UK surname
A spelling variant of the English surname Reaside, derived from a place name.
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Reseigh surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 62, ranked #34,227, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Heston, Hayes and Uny Lelant. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Reseigh is 120 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 23.5%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
62
2016, ranked #34,227
Peak year
1891
120 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Reseigh surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Reseigh surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 91 | #18,187 |
| 1861 | historical | 68 | #25,196 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 120 | #21,292 |
| 1901 | historical | 109 | #21,712 |
| 1911 | historical | 102 | #22,465 |
| 1997 | modern | 73 | #30,306 |
| 1998 | modern | 77 | #30,289 |
| 1999 | modern | 79 | #30,243 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 73 | #30,699 |
| 2002 | modern | 82 | #30,181 |
| 2003 | modern | 77 | #30,762 |
| 2004 | modern | 78 | #30,919 |
| 2005 | modern | 73 | #31,616 |
| 2006 | modern | 71 | #32,147 |
| 2007 | modern | 68 | #32,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 77 | #32,553 |
| 2010 | modern | 79 | #32,759 |
| 2011 | modern | 72 | #33,323 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 68 | #33,877 |
| 2014 | modern | 65 | #34,082 |
| 2015 | modern | 60 | #34,361 |
| 2016 | modern | 62 | #34,227 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Heston, Hayes, Uny Lelant, Paul and Batley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heston | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | Hayes | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | Uny Lelant | Cornwall |
| 4 | Paul | Cornwall |
| 5 | Batley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Reseigh surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Reseigh, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Reseigh surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Reseigh household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Reseigh is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Reseigh is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Reseigh, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname RESEIGH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, which was likely a small village or hamlet. The name may have evolved from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon word meaning "ridge" or "high ground."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RESEIGH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already established itself in certain regions of the country by the late 11th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the RESEIGH surname was primarily concentrated in the southern and eastern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Kent, Sussex, and Essex. This geographic distribution may provide clues about the specific location from which the name originated.
Notable individuals bearing the RESEIGH surname include William RESEIGH (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Kent, and John RESEIGH (1570-1635), a respected clergyman who served as the vicar of a parish in Essex. Additionally, the RESEIGH family was prominent in the town of Rye, Sussex, during the 16th and 17th centuries, with several members holding positions of civic leadership.
In the 18th century, a branch of the RESEIGH family emigrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia. One of their descendants, Thomas RESEIGH (1765-1842), fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Another notable figure was Sir Robert RESEIGH (1820-1895), a British explorer and diplomat who served as the governor of the Falkland Islands in the mid-19th century. His contributions to the islands' development and governance were significant during his tenure.
As with many surnames, the spelling of RESEIGH has undergone various changes over the centuries, with alternative forms such as RESEIGH, REESEIGH, and REYSEIGH appearing in historical records. These variations likely reflect regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences in spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Reseigh surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 68 Reseighs recorded in 1881 and an index of 76.04x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Just In Penwith in Cornwall leads with 37 Reseighs recorded in 1881 and an index of 2126.44x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Just In Penwith | 37 | 2126.44x |
| Paul | 15 | 925.93x |
| Dewsbury | 7 | 87.17x |
| Madron Penzance | 6 | 184.62x |
| Helston | 4 | 430.11x |
| Norwood | 4 | 220.99x |
| Camborne | 2 | 54.20x |
| Deptford St Nicholas | 1 | 46.73x |
| Gulval | 1 | 172.41x |
| Madron | 1 | 138.89x |
| St Ives | 1 | 57.14x |
| St John Near Swansea | 1 | 58.82x |
| St Levan | 1 | 625.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Reseigh surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Reseigh surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Reseigh households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 16 |
| Tin Miner | 9 |
| Fisherman | 2 |
| Tin Dresser | 2 |
| ((Fisherman & N Reserve)) | 1 |
| Agent Life Assurance | 1 |
| Bargman Master | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Bricklayers Labourer | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Dependent Dressmaker | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farm Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Fisherman & N Reserve | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener Daur | 1 |
| Gardener Son | 1 |
| Gardener Wife | 1 |
| General Dm Servant | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| General Servt Unemplod | 1 |
| Housemaid (Domestic Serv) | 1 |
| Housewife | 1 |
| Kitchen Maid | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Miners Daughter | 1 |
| Rag Gatherer | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Stays Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Reseigh surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 62 in 2016. That gives Reseigh a modern rank of #34,227.
A spelling variant of the English surname Reaside, derived from a place name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Reseigh bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.