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UK surname

Revie

A variation of the French surname "Revie", meaning "dream" or "vision".

In the 1881 census there were 230 people recorded with the Revie surname, ranking it #11,748 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 302, ranked #14,660, down from #11,748 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to New Monkland, Killean and Kilchenzie and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hamilton Centre and Low Parks, North Lincolnshire and Corby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Revie is 381 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 31.3%.

1881 census count

230

Ranked #11,748

Modern count

302

2016, ranked #14,660

Peak year

1901

381 bearers

Map years

7

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Revie had 230 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,748 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 302 in 2016, ranked #14,660.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 381 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Routine Occupations or Retirement.

Revie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Revie surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Revie 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 66 #21,617
1861 historical 135 #16,651
1881 historical 230 #11,748
1891 historical 302 #11,058
1901 historical 381 #9,799
1911 historical 51 #27,708
1997 modern 315 #13,111
1998 modern 336 #12,889
1999 modern 325 #13,257
2000 modern 326 #13,188
2001 modern 314 #13,318
2002 modern 325 #13,275
2003 modern 313 #13,443
2004 modern 312 #13,532
2005 modern 313 #13,433
2006 modern 304 #13,797
2007 modern 300 #14,048
2008 modern 292 #14,403
2009 modern 297 #14,519
2010 modern 294 #14,940
2011 modern 288 #15,009
2012 modern 289 #14,875
2013 modern 302 #14,690
2014 modern 307 #14,608
2015 modern 303 #14,646
2016 modern 302 #14,660

Geography

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Where Revies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around New Monkland, Killean and Kilchenzie, Govan Combination, Old Monkland and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hamilton Centre and Low Parks, North Lincolnshire, Corby, North Barlanark and Easterhouse South and Paisley Ferguslie. 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 New Monkland Lanark
2 Killean and Kilchenzie Argyll
3 Govan Combination Lanark
4 Old Monkland Lanark
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hamilton Centre and Low Parks South Lanarkshire
2 North Lincolnshire 022 North Lincolnshire
3 Corby 004 Corby
4 North Barlanark and Easterhouse South Glasgow City
5 Paisley Ferguslie Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Revie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Revie

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

Legacy Communities

Group

Routine Occupations or Retirement

Nationally, the Revie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Routine Occupations or Retirement, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Revie 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 characterised by high proportions of single, often never-married adults of normal retirement age or older, including many that are in the most advanced age groups. Most adults are UK born and live at high residential densities, and many of the children living with parents are in adulthood. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are uncommon, but above average proportions of households include individuals that identify with different ethnic groups. Long-term disability is relatively common, and the dominant accommodation type is flats. Unemployment rates are high, with most of those employed working in routine occupations. Few individuals have high level qualifications. Car ownership is not high.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Revie 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

Revie is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Revie falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Revie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Revie

The surname REVIE originated in England, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "reeve," meaning a local official or bailiff responsible for overseeing manorial lands and collecting taxes. This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have held such positions of authority within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname REVIE can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, where a John le Reve was listed as a taxpayer. The presence of the Norman-French prefix "le" indicates that the name had already been adopted as a hereditary surname by that time.

In the 14th century, the REVIE surname appeared in various records across Yorkshire, such as the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a Thomas Reve was documented in the village of Appleton Roebuck. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during the Middle Ages.

The REVIE surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Rievaulx in North Yorkshire may have influenced some variations of the spelling, such as Rievaulx or Rievaux. Additionally, the surname may have derived from the Old English word "riff," meaning a ridge or bank, which could have been associated with certain geographic features in areas where the name originated.

One notable figure bearing the REVIE surname was Don Revie (1927-1989), a former English football player and manager. He played for Manchester City and Sunderland before becoming the manager of Leeds United, leading them to numerous domestic and European successes in the 1960s and early 1970s. Revie later managed the English national team from 1974 to 1977.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Revie (1768-1815), an English engraver and illustrator who produced numerous works, including illustrations for various literary publications of his time. His engravings were highly regarded for their attention to detail and artistic merit.

In the realm of literature, Cyril Revie (1900-1976) was an English poet and author known for his works exploring rural life and the natural world. His poetry collections, such as "The Solitary Shepherd" and "Upland Harvest," received critical acclaim and cemented his reputation as a notable figure in 20th-century English literature.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir William Revie (1609-1683), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1665. He played a crucial role in the city's response to the Great Plague of London, implementing measures to contain the spread of the disease and assisting those affected by the epidemic.

The REVIE surname has also been documented in various historical records and genealogical sources, such as parish registers, census records, and other archival materials, providing insights into the lives and experiences of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Revie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Revie 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. Lanarkshire leads with 142 Revies recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.57x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 142 19.57x
Argyllshire 32 51.23x
Durham 10 1.50x
Ayrshire 9 5.36x
Dunbartonshire 9 14.93x
Gloucestershire 6 1.36x
Midlothian 5 1.66x
Northumberland 5 1.50x
Kirkcudbrightshire 4 12.32x
Essex 3 0.68x
Cumberland 1 0.52x
Fife 1 0.75x
Kent 1 0.13x
Lancashire 1 0.04x
Surrey 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 37 Revies recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.15x.

Place Total Index
Barony 37 20.15x
Glasgow 30 23.28x
New Monkland 29 135.20x
Old Monkland 14 48.63x
Campbeltown 13 172.64x
Govan 10 5.57x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 10 34.59x
Lanark 9 154.11x
Roseneath 9 775.86x
Dunoon Kilmun 8 164.27x
Bristol St Paul In 6 51.19x
Killean Kilchenzie 6 566.04x
Maryhill 6 42.25x
Kilmarnock 5 25.03x
Knapdale South 5 232.56x
Tynemouth 5 27.96x
Blantyre 4 52.98x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 4 3.31x
Irongray 4 666.67x
Newton On Ayr 4 79.52x
Hamilton 3 14.82x
West Ham 3 3.07x
Alston 1 28.09x
Clapham 1 3.57x
Edinburgh St Georges 1 16.03x
Greenwich 1 2.80x
Kirkcaldy 1 15.17x
Liverpool 1 0.62x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Grace 4
Jane 3
Mary 2
Adelia 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Keziah 1
Maggie 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alexander 2
Donald 2
John 2
David 1
George 1
Gilbert 1
James 1
N. 1
Neil 1
Wm. 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 Revie households.

FAQ

Revie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Revie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 230 people were recorded with the Revie surname. That placed it at #11,748 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Revie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 302 in 2016. That gives Revie a modern rank of #14,660.

What does the Revie surname mean?

A variation of the French surname "Revie", meaning "dream" or "vision".

What does the Revie map show?

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