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UK surname

Pybus

An English surname derived from a place name in Yorkshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 888 people recorded with the Pybus surname, ranking it #4,282 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 819, ranked #6,776, down from #4,282 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Upleatham, Leeds and Doncaster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Darlington, County Durham and Hambleton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pybus is 987 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 7.8%.

1881 census count

888

Ranked #4,282

Modern count

819

2016, ranked #6,776

Peak year

1901

987 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pybus had 888 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,282 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 819 in 2016, ranked #6,776.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 987 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Pybus surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pybus surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pybus 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 516 #4,849
1861 historical 524 #5,005
1881 historical 888 #4,282
1891 historical 884 #4,658
1901 historical 987 #4,812
1911 historical 984 #4,603
1997 modern 876 #6,091
1998 modern 903 #6,146
1999 modern 895 #6,227
2000 modern 874 #6,316
2001 modern 864 #6,258
2002 modern 852 #6,448
2003 modern 838 #6,411
2004 modern 829 #6,476
2005 modern 828 #6,430
2006 modern 820 #6,486
2007 modern 836 #6,460
2008 modern 873 #6,276
2009 modern 883 #6,363
2010 modern 881 #6,506
2011 modern 875 #6,465
2012 modern 845 #6,558
2013 modern 847 #6,659
2014 modern 833 #6,764
2015 modern 819 #6,799
2016 modern 819 #6,776

Geography

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Where Pybus' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Upleatham, Leeds, Doncaster, Manchester and Stranton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Darlington, County Durham, Hambleton and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Upleatham Yorkshire, North Riding
2 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Doncaster Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Stranton Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Darlington 015 Darlington
2 County Durham 064 County Durham
3 County Durham 051 County Durham
4 Hambleton 005 Hambleton
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 019 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pybus

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pybus

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Pybus is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Pybus 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

Pybus falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Pybus 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Pybus

The surname Pybus is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pybb" or "pibb," which referred to a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1195, where a certain William Pibus is mentioned. This suggests that the surname had already taken shape by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Pibbis, Pibbus, and Pybbys, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain a reference to a Roger Pibus, further cementing the name's presence in Yorkshire.

The Pybus family is believed to have held lands in the village of Nafferton, near Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This area was once known as "Pibus," and it is possible that the surname derived from this specific place name.

One notable figure associated with the Pybus surname was Sir Walter Pybus (c. 1615-1667), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Ripon during the 17th century. He played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

Another individual of historical significance was John Pybus (1766-1849), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in various battles and was ultimately promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.

In the literary realm, Neville Pybus (1908-1992) was a notable English author and playwright. He is best known for his novels set in Yorkshire, including "The Solitary Venture" and "The Freebooters."

The Pybus name also has connections to the world of sports. John Pybus (1909-1994) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the 1930s.

It is worth noting that the Pybus surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Pibus, Pibbis, Pybbys, and Pybbus, before settling into its modern form.

While the name Pybus is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history rooted in the Yorkshire region, with connections to notable figures across various fields, including politics, military, literature, and sports.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pybus families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pybus 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. Yorkshire leads with 480 Pybus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.58x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 480 5.58x
Durham 193 7.47x
Lancashire 64 0.62x
Northumberland 45 3.48x
Middlesex 38 0.44x
Derbyshire 17 1.25x
Kent 14 0.47x
Lincolnshire 9 0.65x
Surrey 7 0.17x
Cambridgeshire 5 0.91x
Monmouthshire 5 0.80x
Sussex 4 0.27x
Channel Islands 2 0.78x
Essex 2 0.12x
Staffordshire 2 0.07x
Cheshire 1 0.05x
Glamorgan 1 0.07x
Leicestershire 1 0.10x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stockton On Tees in Durham leads with 56 Pybus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.98x.

Place Total Index
Stockton On Tees 56 44.98x
Leeds 23 4.73x
Stranton 21 24.15x
Lythe 20 583.09x
Bishopwearmouth 18 8.12x
Exelby Leeming Newton 17 829.27x
Broughton In Salford 16 16.99x
Manfield 13 1585.37x
Newholme Cum Dunsley 13 1092.44x
Wolsingham 13 55.23x
Balby Cum Hexthorpe 12 116.85x
Gateshead 12 6.21x
Sculcoates 12 8.80x
St Pancras London 12 1.72x
Westgate 12 15.00x
Doncaster 11 17.50x
Kirby Fleetham 11 662.65x
Low Dinsdale 11 1466.67x
Salford 11 3.63x
Bilton Cum Harrogate 10 33.99x
Elswick 10 9.70x
Well 10 1041.67x
Bedale 9 287.54x
Caistor 9 163.04x
Hulme 9 4.18x
Liverton 9 452.26x
Otley 9 43.08x
Ripon 9 45.09x
Calver 8 620.16x
Chapel Allerton 8 62.16x
Egglescliffe 8 410.26x
Great Habton Little 8 1230.77x
Idle 8 20.06x
Normanby In 8 34.78x
Ramsgate 8 16.55x
York St Maurice 8 49.38x
Bradford 7 14.52x
Cottingham 7 37.76x
Guisbrough 7 37.23x
Nether Hallam 7 6.01x
Redcar 7 102.49x
Sandal Magna 7 55.03x
Upleatham 7 482.76x
West Derby 7 2.32x
Aismunderby Cum 6 246.91x
Barton Upon Irwell 6 7.74x
Benwell 6 42.49x
Bishop Auckland 6 17.32x
Danby 6 172.41x
Ecclesall Bierlow 6 3.43x
Escomb 6 50.55x
Hedleyhope 6 134.23x
Holbeck 6 10.53x
Liversedge 6 15.67x
Newton Morrell 6 2608.70x
North Otterington 6 2727.27x
Tynemouth 6 8.67x
West Tanfield 6 365.85x
Battersea 5 1.57x
Beeston 5 57.47x
Carlton Highdale 5 675.68x
Dore 5 192.31x
Golcar 5 21.98x
Holme On Spalding Moor 5 88.65x
Hunslet 5 3.73x
Islington London 5 0.59x
Kettlewell With 5 450.45x
Middleton St George 5 154.80x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 5 6.48x
Pontefract 5 26.98x
Sunderland 5 10.96x
Wisbech St Peter 5 18.13x
Brighton 4 1.35x
Cornsay 4 57.55x
Easington In Guisbrough 4 209.42x
Headingley Cum Burley 4 7.22x
Hensall 4 377.36x
Llanvihangel Near 4 3636.36x
Maidstone 4 4.53x
St Martin In Fields 4 7.70x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 82
Elizabeth 43
Jane 31
Sarah 31
Ann 26
Annie 25
Margaret 21
Hannah 13
Ellen 11
Emma 9
Frances 9
Isabella 9
Emily 8
Ada 7
Alice 6
Edith 6
Martha 6
Catherine 5
Charlotte 5
Eliza 5
Harriet 5
Agnes 4
Elizebeth 4
Elizth. 4
Florence 4
Maria 4
Rebecca 4
Anne 3
Clara 3
Dorothy 3
Lucy 3
Bertha 2
Betsey 2
Eleanor 2
Laura 2
Lavinia 2
Lillie 2
Louisa 2
Lydia 2
Marion 2
Matilda 2
Rose 2
Elizth.Forbes 1
Ellena 1
Elli... 1
Emly 1
Infant 1
Isabel 1
Isabell 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 81
William 55
George 34
Thomas 30
Joseph 28
James 26
Robert 24
Henry 14
Charles 10
Arthur 8
Richard 8
Francis 7
Frederick 6
Walter 6
Harry 5
Tom 5
Christopher 4
Benjamin 3
Frank 3
Thos. 3
Alfred 2
Edward 2
Ernest 2
Herbert 2
Isaac 2
Mark 2
Percy 2
Watson 2
Chapman 1
Chr. 1
Chris.W.S. 1
Edmund 1
Eduard 1
Fred 1
Fredrick 1
Guy 1
Henery 1
Isiah 1
Jonathan 1
Leonard 1
Mathew 1
Matthew 1
Michael 1
Mr. 1
Peter 1
Philip 1
Ralph 1
Ridley 1
Salas 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Pybus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pybus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 888 people were recorded with the Pybus surname. That placed it at #4,282 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pybus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 819 in 2016. That gives Pybus a modern rank of #6,776.

What does the Pybus surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name in Yorkshire, England.

What does the Pybus map show?

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