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UK surname

Revis

Derived from the Middle English word "reeve," referring to a local official or manager of an estate.

In the 1881 census there were 118 people recorded with the Revis surname, ranking it #17,935 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 138, ranked #25,127, down from #17,935 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, London parishes and Thorner. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ryedale, Harrogate and Leeds.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Revis is 189 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16.9%.

1881 census count

118

Ranked #17,935

Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

1911

189 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Revis had 118 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,935 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 189 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Revis surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Revis surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Revis 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 111 #16,006
1861 historical 89 #22,419
1881 historical 118 #17,935
1891 historical 127 #20,496
1901 historical 166 #17,011
1911 historical 189 #15,488
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 151 #21,740
2000 modern 152 #21,603
2001 modern 152 #21,294
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 146 #22,069
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 146 #22,146
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 141 #23,137
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 147 #23,248
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 145 #23,837
2012 modern 148 #23,457
2013 modern 143 #24,434
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Revis' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, London parishes, Thorner, Llanrwst, Llanddoged and Nottingham St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ryedale, Harrogate and Leeds. 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 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Thorner Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Llanrwst, Llanddoged Denbighshire
5 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ryedale 008 Ryedale
2 Ryedale 007 Ryedale
3 Harrogate 016 Harrogate
4 Leeds 103 Leeds
5 Leeds 088 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Revis

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Revis

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Revis 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

Revis 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.

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Revis falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Revis 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Revis

The surname "REVIS" is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "revis," which means "ruler" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who held a position of authority or governance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Revis de Warwick," indicating the presence of the surname in the county of Warwickshire during the late 11th century.

The name Revis can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Revis Manor in Oxfordshire and Revis Hill in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Revis. One of the earliest was Sir John Revis (c. 1350-1418), a prominent English knight and military commander who served under King Henry IV during the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable figure was William Revis (1510-1585), an English politician and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In Scotland, the surname Revis has been associated with the Clan MacGregor, a prominent Highland clan. One notable member was Gregor Revis MacGregor (1570-1623), a chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the clan's conflicts and battles during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th century, the name Revis appeared in various historical records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which documented households and their occupants for tax purposes. One such entry mentions a "Robert Revis" from the county of Warwickshire.

In the 18th century, the surname Revis was also found in the American colonies. One notable figure was Benjamin Revis (1725-1799), a farmer and militia captain who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was awarded land grants for his service.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Revis has undergone various spelling variations, including Reviss, Revise, and Revies, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas where the name was prevalent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Revis families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Revis 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 48 Revis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.17x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 48 4.17x
Surrey 15 2.65x
Middlesex 14 1.21x
Nottinghamshire 12 7.67x
Cheshire 10 3.90x
Bedfordshire 8 13.31x
Buckinghamshire 3 4.28x
Flintshire 2 6.41x
Hertfordshire 2 2.50x
Lanarkshire 1 0.27x
Renfrewshire 1 1.11x
Royal Navy 1 7.23x
Shropshire 1 1.00x
Warwickshire 1 0.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kippax in Yorkshire leads with 19 Revis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1881.19x.

Place Total Index
Kippax 19 1881.19x
Nottingham St Mary 12 29.66x
Scarcroft 12 10000.00x
Islington London 11 9.78x
Shefford 7 1627.91x
Chester St Mary On Hill 6 272.73x
Camberwell 5 6.74x
Birkenhead 4 19.59x
Clapham 4 27.57x
Croydon 4 12.74x
Holy Trinity 4 14.46x
Westow 4 3076.92x
Whitwell On The Hill 4 5000.00x
Stoke Newington London 3 33.19x
Clifton Reynes 2 2500.00x
Holywell 2 51.02x
Rillington 2 571.43x
Watford 2 32.26x
Abbey 1 7.29x
Aston 1 1.24x
Battersea 1 2.34x
Castleford 1 23.87x
Cranfield 1 172.41x
Eddlethorpe 1 5000.00x
New Monkland 1 9.01x
Olney 1 103.09x
Penge 1 13.50x
Potter Newton 1 49.26x
Royal Navy 1 8.46x
Stanton Lacy 1 114.94x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 9
Thomas 7
William 6
George 5
Charles 3
Leonard 3
Edwin 2
Henry 2
James 2
Walter 2
Alfred 1
Andrew 1
Ann 1
Arthur 1
Cecil 1
Comfield 1
David 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
H.C. 1
Hannah 1
Infant 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Wm. 1
Wm.A. 1
Wm.H. 1

FAQ

Revis surname: questions and answers

How common was the Revis surname in 1881?

In 1881, 118 people were recorded with the Revis surname. That placed it at #17,935 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Revis surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Revis a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Revis surname mean?

Derived from the Middle English word "reeve," referring to a local official or manager of an estate.

What does the Revis map show?

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