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UK surname

Pyburn

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "near the stream or burn".

In the 1881 census there were 97 people recorded with the Pyburn surname, ranking it #20,127 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 105, ranked #30,114, down from #20,127 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Sunderland and Monkwearmouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tamworth, Gateshead and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pyburn is 133 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.2%.

1881 census count

97

Ranked #20,127

Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

1901

133 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pyburn had 97 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,127 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 133 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Pyburn surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pyburn surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pyburn 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 74 #20,443
1861 historical 82 #23,321
1881 historical 97 #20,127
1891 historical 93 #24,965
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 123 #20,128
1997 modern 126 #23,461
1998 modern 132 #23,394
1999 modern 130 #23,805
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 128 #23,665
2002 modern 127 #24,267
2003 modern 121 #24,776
2004 modern 115 #25,740
2005 modern 114 #25,837
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 110 #27,391
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 105 #30,114

Geography

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Where Pyburns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Sunderland, Monkwearmouth, St Anne Limehouse and Bradford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tamworth, Gateshead, Coventry and County Durham. 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 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
2 Sunderland Durham
3 Monkwearmouth Durham
4 St Anne Limehouse London (East Districts)
5 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tamworth 001 Tamworth
2 Gateshead 023 Gateshead
3 Tamworth 002 Tamworth
4 Coventry 035 Coventry
5 County Durham 018 County Durham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pyburn

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pyburn

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pyburn, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Pyburn surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Pyburn household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pyburn is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pyburn is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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

Pyburn falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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 Pyburn is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Pyburn

The surname Pyburn has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "pyrige" and "burna," which translate to "pear tree" and "stream," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook where pear trees grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Pirburn." This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, listing landowners and their holdings. The name's appearance in this record indicates that the Pyburn family had already established itself in England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Pyryborne" and "Pyreburn," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. One notable figure from this time was John Pyreburn, a merchant and landowner who was mentioned in the Cartulary of Bury St. Edmunds Abbey in 1327.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to evolve, with spellings like "Pireburn," "Pirebyrn," and "Pyreburne" appearing in various records. In the 16th century, a prominent individual with this surname was William Pyburn, who was born in 1542 in Oxfordshire and served as a member of the English Parliament.

During the 17th century, the name began to take on its more modern spelling of "Pyburn." One notable figure from this era was Robert Pyburn, born in 1621 in Gloucestershire, who was a successful merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to carry on the family name and contributed to its spread throughout England.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several Pyburns gained recognition in various fields. For example, John Pyburn (1717-1789) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London. Meanwhile, William Pyburn (1792-1868) was a celebrated author and poet, known for his works that explored the rural life of England.

Throughout its long history, the surname Pyburn has been associated with various place names and locations across England, such as Pyburn Brook in Dorset and Pyburn Hill in Gloucestershire. These geographic connections further solidify the name's English roots and its ties to the landscapes of the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pyburn families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pyburn 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. Durham leads with 70 Pyburns recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.87x.

County Total Index
Durham 70 24.87x
Middlesex 14 1.48x
Lancashire 5 0.45x
Yorkshire 5 0.53x
Hampshire 3 1.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Monkwearmouth Shore in Durham leads with 15 Pyburns recorded in 1881 and an index of 273.22x.

Place Total Index
Monkwearmouth Shore 15 273.22x
Bishopwearmouth 10 41.39x
Staindrop 8 1860.47x
Tanfield 8 238.81x
Limehouse London 7 67.44x
Seaham 6 582.52x
Southwick 6 224.72x
Hulme 5 21.34x
Lamesley 5 331.13x
Poplar London 5 28.01x
Cassop 4 2105.26x
Hordle 3 882.35x
St Giles 3 170.45x
Bradford 2 8.81x
Cotherston 1 476.19x
Dawdon 1 28.90x
Heston 1 31.85x
Kirkleatham 1 78.74x
Monw Wearmouth Shore 1 370.37x
Sculcoates 1 6.73x
Sedgefield 1 100.00x
Silksworth 1 769.23x
St Pancras London 1 1.31x
West Herrington 1 101.01x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 9
Joseph 6
George 5
John 5
Robert 4
William 4
Richard 3
Henry 2
Philip 2
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
James 1
Joshua 1
Michael 1
Ralph 1
Samuel 1
Thos. 1
Tom 1

FAQ

Pyburn surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pyburn surname in 1881?

In 1881, 97 people were recorded with the Pyburn surname. That placed it at #20,127 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pyburn surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Pyburn a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Pyburn surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "near the stream or burn".

What does the Pyburn map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pyburn 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.