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UK surname

Redsull

In the 1881 census there were 38 people recorded with the Redsull surname, ranking it #28,285 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #28,285 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Clapham and Watford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southend-on-Sea, Wiltshire and Dover.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Redsull is 124 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 115.8%.

1881 census count

38

Ranked #28,285

Modern count

82

2016, ranked #32,895

Peak year

1911

124 bearers

Map years

3

1891 to 1998

Key insights

  • Redsull had 38 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,285 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016, ranked #32,895.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 124 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Redsull surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Redsull surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Redsull 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 45 #25,168
1861 historical 56 #26,864
1881 historical 38 #28,285
1891 historical 107 #22,967
1901 historical 68 #26,598
1911 historical 124 #20,023
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 88 #29,056
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 80 #31,527
2008 modern 80 #31,833
2009 modern 88 #31,352
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 81 #32,558
2012 modern 82 #32,701
2013 modern 82 #32,903
2014 modern 82 #32,992
2015 modern 84 #32,782
2016 modern 82 #32,895

Geography

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Where Redsulls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Clapham, Watford and Battersea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Southend-on-Sea, Wiltshire and Dover. 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 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Clapham London (South Districts)
4 Watford Hertfordshire
5 Battersea London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Southend-on-Sea 014 Southend-on-Sea
2 Wiltshire 040 Wiltshire
3 Dover 005 Dover
4 Dover 003 Dover
5 Dover 004 Dover

Forenames

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First names often paired with Redsull

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Redsull

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Redsull, 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 Redsull surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Redsull 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Redsull is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Redsull 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

Redsull falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Redsull is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Redsull families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Redsull 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. Kent leads with 19 Redsulls recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.03x.

County Total Index
Kent 19 15.03x
Middlesex 8 2.16x
Surrey 7 3.88x
Hertfordshire 4 15.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deal in Kent leads with 11 Redsulls recorded in 1881 and an index of 1018.52x.

Place Total Index
Deal 11 1018.52x
Fulham London 8 148.98x
Clapham 6 129.59x
Chatham 4 114.94x
Watford 4 202.02x
Eastry 3 1666.67x
Guston Charlton 1 5000.00x
Lambeth 1 3.10x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 4
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Hannah 2
Mary 2
Agnes 1
Bessie 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Georgina 1
Jane 1
Louisa 1
Rosanna 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 3
William 3
Fredk. 2
George 2
John 2
Robert 2
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Frederick 1
Thos. 1

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 Redsull households.

FAQ

Redsull surname: questions and answers

How common was the Redsull surname in 1881?

In 1881, 38 people were recorded with the Redsull surname. That placed it at #28,285 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Redsull surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Redsull a modern rank of #32,895.

What does the Redsull map show?

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