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UK surname

Pyrke

In the 1881 census there were 109 people recorded with the Pyrke surname, ranking it #18,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 73, ranked #33,502, down from #18,793 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and St James Clerkenwell. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Dorset, South Norfolk and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pyrke is 141 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.0%.

1881 census count

109

Ranked #18,793

Modern count

73

2016, ranked #33,502

Peak year

1901

141 bearers

Map years

3

1881 to 1911

Key insights

  • Pyrke had 109 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,793 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016, ranked #33,502.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 141 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Pyrke surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pyrke surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pyrke 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 80 #19,558
1861 historical 53 #27,253
1881 historical 109 #18,793
1891 historical 94 #24,820
1901 historical 141 #18,718
1911 historical 133 #19,214
1997 modern 93 #27,932
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 81 #31,713
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 78 #32,819
2012 modern 70 #33,638
2013 modern 74 #33,483
2014 modern 76 #33,423
2015 modern 75 #33,425
2016 modern 73 #33,502

Geography

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Where Pyrkes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, St James Clerkenwell, Ealing, Chiswick and Beckenham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Dorset, South Norfolk, Cornwall, Wiltshire and South Somerset. 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 London parishes London 3
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 St James Clerkenwell London (Central Districts)
4 Ealing, Chiswick Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
5 Beckenham Kent

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Dorset 002 North Dorset
2 South Norfolk 001 South Norfolk
3 Cornwall 008 Cornwall
4 Wiltshire 048 Wiltshire
5 South Somerset 020 South Somerset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pyrke

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pyrke

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Pyrke surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Pyrke 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 neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Pyrke 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

Pyrke is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Pyrke 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 Pyrke 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 Pyrke, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Pyrke families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pyrke 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 73 Pyrkes recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.87x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 73 6.87x
Kent 16 4.41x
Essex 8 3.81x
Surrey 6 1.16x
Gloucestershire 3 1.44x
Hampshire 1 0.46x
Lancashire 1 0.08x
Sussex 1 0.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clerkenwell London in Middlesex leads with 18 Pyrkes recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.74x.

Place Total Index
Clerkenwell London 18 71.74x
Islington London 17 16.50x
St Pancras London 14 16.36x
Bow London 9 66.52x
Bromley 9 162.75x
Limehouse London 8 68.55x
West Ham 8 17.27x
Ealing 4 42.11x
Farnborough 4 754.72x
Bristol St Mary Redcliff 3 157.89x
Camberwell 3 4.42x
Eltham 3 140.85x
Richmond 3 41.32x
Shoreditch London 2 4.34x
Aldershot 1 13.70x
Eastbourne 1 12.12x
Fulham London 1 6.49x
Manchester 1 1.76x

Top female names

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

Name Count
George 9
William 9
Frederick 4
Thomas 4
Alfred 3
Charles 3
Henry 3
Duncombe 2
Ernest 2
Frank 2
Harry 2
James 2
Sidney 2
Walter 2
Arthur 1
Bertram 1
Dewcomb 1
Edwin 1
Harold 1
Herbert 1
Jamie 1
Jas.Cooper 1
John 1
M.J. 1
Reginald 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Sydney 1

FAQ

Pyrke surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pyrke surname in 1881?

In 1881, 109 people were recorded with the Pyrke surname. That placed it at #18,793 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pyrke surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016. That gives Pyrke a modern rank of #33,502.

What does the Pyrke map show?

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