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UK surname

Pendrey

A locational surname derived from the place name Pendrey in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Pendrey surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 229, ranked #17,878, up from #24,992 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, Chertsey and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forest of Dean, Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pendrey is 267 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 275.4%.

1881 census count

61

Ranked #24,992

Modern count

229

2016, ranked #17,878

Peak year

2002

267 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pendrey had 61 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,992 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 229 in 2016, ranked #17,878.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 254 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Pendrey surname distribution map

The map shows where the Pendrey surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Pendrey surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pendrey over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 22 #29,378
1861 historical 56 #26,864
1881 historical 61 #24,992
1891 historical 158 #17,705
1901 historical 148 #18,212
1911 historical 254 #12,748
1997 modern 256 #15,034
1998 modern 263 #15,161
1999 modern 265 #15,187
2000 modern 261 #15,314
2001 modern 255 #15,319
2002 modern 267 #15,123
2003 modern 256 #15,377
2004 modern 242 #16,050
2005 modern 231 #16,529
2006 modern 229 #16,748
2007 modern 235 #16,668
2008 modern 243 #16,397
2009 modern 250 #16,421
2010 modern 250 #16,791
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 239 #17,027
2013 modern 229 #17,816
2014 modern 238 #17,480
2015 modern 235 #17,530
2016 modern 229 #17,878

Geography

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Where Pendreys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, Chertsey, London parishes and Calstock. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Forest of Dean, Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Chertsey Surrey
3 London parishes London 3
4 London parishes London 2
5 Calstock Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Forest of Dean 007 Forest of Dean
2 Forest of Dean 008 Forest of Dean
3 Southend-on-Sea 010 Southend-on-Sea
4 Birmingham 010 Birmingham
5 Birmingham 029 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pendrey

These lists show first names that appear often with the Pendrey surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pendrey

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pendrey, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Pendrey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Pendrey household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Pendrey is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pendrey is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pendrey falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pendrey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Pendrey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pendrey

The surname Pendrey has its roots in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "pend" and "ry," which together mean "a ridge of land." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or on a prominent ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pendrey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Pendrye," referring to a landowner in the county of Dorset.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone several spelling variations, including Pendry, Pendrie, and Penderey. These variations can be attributed to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time, as well as regional dialects and pronunciations.

In the 14th century, records show a John Pendrey residing in the village of Pendrey, located in the county of Somerset. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the family may have been influential landowners in the area.

One notable bearer of the Pendrey name was Sir Thomas Pendrey (1566-1623), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London. He was renowned for his philanthropic efforts, including the founding of the Pendrey Almshouses in Islington, which provided shelter for the poor.

Another individual of historical significance was William Pendrey (1701-1785), a renowned clockmaker from Leicestershire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and are now considered valuable artifacts in museums and private collections.

In the late 18th century, the Pendrey family had a prominent presence in the county of Gloucestershire. Records show that a Richard Pendrey (1741-1813) was a respected landowner and magistrate in the town of Stroud.

Moving into the 19th century, Elizabeth Pendrey (1803-1872) made a name for herself as a pioneering educator. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Birmingham, breaking barriers and advocating for equal educational opportunities for women.

Throughout its history, the surname Pendrey has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including tradesmen, landowners, politicians, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has spread across the globe, carried by those who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human experience.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pendrey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pendrey surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 16 Pendreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.69x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 16 2.69x
Surrey 8 2.76x
Warwickshire 8 5.33x
Suffolk 7 9.66x
Monmouthshire 5 11.63x
Essex 4 3.41x
Leicestershire 3 4.55x
Staffordshire 3 1.49x
Hampshire 2 1.64x
Worcestershire 2 2.58x
Gloucestershire 1 0.86x
Lancashire 1 0.14x
Radnorshire 1 20.83x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edmonton in Middlesex leads with 11 Pendreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 229.65x.

Place Total Index
Edmonton 11 229.65x
Southwold 7 1627.91x
Wandsworth 5 87.26x
Aston 4 9.69x
Bilton 4 1142.86x
Caerwent 4 5000.00x
Islington London 4 6.94x
Belgrave 3 201.34x
Hawkwell 3 6000.00x
Wednesfield 3 101.69x
Chertsey 2 106.95x
St Helens 2 224.72x
Aberedw 1 2000.00x
Barking 1 29.07x
Bushley 1 1666.67x
Forthampton 1 1250.00x
Kensington London 1 3.02x
Penrose 1 1666.67x
Stoke 1 72.99x
Urmston 1 217.39x
Worcester St Andrew 1 384.62x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pendrey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Eliza 3
Mary 3
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Lucy 2
Margaret 2
Adeline 1
Alice 1
Clara 1
Emilie 1
Evangeline 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Katey 1
Louise 1
Martha 1
Theadoce 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pendrey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Pendrey households.

FAQ

Pendrey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pendrey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Pendrey surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pendrey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 229 in 2016. That gives Pendrey a modern rank of #17,878.

What does the Pendrey surname mean?

A locational surname derived from the place name Pendrey in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

What does the Pendrey map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pendrey bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.