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UK surname

Ronnie

A Scottish surname derived from the pet form of the name Ronaldson.

In the 1881 census there were 21 people recorded with the Ronnie surname, ranking it #30,609 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 149, ranked #23,844, up from #30,609 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Machars South, Luncarty and Dunkeld and Carlisle.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ronnie is 156 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 609.5%.

1881 census count

21

Ranked #30,609

Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2013

156 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ronnie had 21 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,609 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 65 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Ronnie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ronnie surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ronnie 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 41 #25,926
1861 historical 65 #25,618
1881 historical 21 #30,609
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 42 #29,487
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 117 #24,553
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 124 #24,114
2002 modern 124 #24,616
2003 modern 124 #24,378
2004 modern 126 #24,335
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 140 #22,948
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 148 #22,627
2009 modern 147 #23,248
2010 modern 146 #23,921
2011 modern 150 #23,309
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Ronnies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Machars South, Luncarty and Dunkeld, Carlisle, Stranraer West and Lochside and Lincluden. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Machars South Dumfries and Galloway
2 Luncarty and Dunkeld Perth and Kinross
3 Carlisle 001 Carlisle
4 Stranraer West Dumfries and Galloway
5 Lochside and Lincluden Dumfries and Galloway

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ronnie

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ronnie

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

Ronnie 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

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

Meaning and origin of Ronnie

The surname "RONNIE" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "ronne," which means "a stream or brook." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "RONNIE" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. There are several entries for individuals with variations of the name, such as "Ronnicus" and "Ronnie," indicating that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

The name "RONNIE" also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Pipe Rolls of the 12th and 13th centuries, which were records of financial transactions made by the English Exchequer. These records often listed individuals by their surnames, providing valuable insights into the evolution and distribution of the name.

One notable individual with the surname "RONNIE" was Sir John Ronnie (c. 1450-1520), who served as a member of the English Parliament and held various positions in the court of King Henry VIII. Another early bearer of the name was William Ronnie (c. 1550-1620), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name "RONNIE" became more widespread, with several individuals of note bearing the surname. One such person was Robert Ronnie (1614-1680), a Scottish minister and writer who published several religious works. Another was Samuel Ronnie (1657-1718), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of calculus and celestial mechanics.

As the centuries progressed, the name "RONNIE" continued to be found throughout England and Scotland. Notable figures included John Ronnie (1732-1807), a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, and James Ronnie (1789-1856), a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a member of Parliament.

While the surname "RONNIE" has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and examples provided here offer a glimpse into the rich legacy and evolution of this surname over several centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ronnie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ronnie 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. Wigtownshire leads with 6 Ronnies recorded in 1881 and an index of 220.59x.

County Total Index
Wigtownshire 6 220.59x
Ayrshire 5 32.62x
Lanarkshire 3 4.53x
Aberdeenshire 2 10.54x
Durham 2 3.28x
Fife 2 16.50x
Middlesex 1 0.49x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wigtown in Wigtownshire leads with 6 Ronnies recorded in 1881 and an index of 3750.00x.

Place Total Index
Wigtown 6 3750.00x
Kilbirnie 5 1351.35x
Aberdeen Old Machar 2 50.51x
Dunfermline 2 107.53x
Glasgow 2 17.01x
Harton 2 833.33x
Govan 1 6.11x
Kensington London 1 8.78x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 1
Margt.Ann 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 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 Ronnie households.

Occupation Count
(Serv) 1
Coal Miner 1

FAQ

Ronnie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ronnie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 21 people were recorded with the Ronnie surname. That placed it at #30,609 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ronnie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Ronnie a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Ronnie surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the pet form of the name Ronaldson.

What does the Ronnie map show?

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