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UK surname

Scroggs

A surname deriving from an English nickname for someone with a scrubby, unkempt appearance.

In the 1881 census there were 86 people recorded with the Scroggs surname, ranking it #21,449 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 95, ranked #31,782, down from #21,449 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Woodstock, Stonesfield and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bristol, West Oxfordshire and Aylesbury Vale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Scroggs is 151 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10.5%.

1881 census count

86

Ranked #21,449

Modern count

95

2016, ranked #31,782

Peak year

1901

151 bearers

Map years

4

1891 to 1998

Key insights

  • Scroggs had 86 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,449 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 95 in 2016, ranked #31,782.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 151 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Scroggs surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Scroggs surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Scroggs 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 58 #22,928
1861 historical 52 #27,369
1881 historical 86 #21,449
1891 historical 114 #22,006
1901 historical 151 #17,988
1911 historical 142 #18,487
1997 modern 82 #29,325
1998 modern 106 #26,689
1999 modern 107 #26,754
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 100 #27,944
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 96 #30,239
2010 modern 98 #30,540
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 99 #31,168
2016 modern 95 #31,782

Geography

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Where Scroggs' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Woodstock, Stonesfield, London parishes, Houghton Regis and Dunstable. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bristol, West Oxfordshire, Aylesbury Vale and Monmouthshire. 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 Woodstock Oxfordshire
2 Stonesfield Oxfordshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Houghton Regis Bedfordshire
5 Dunstable Bedfordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bristol 017 Bristol, City of
2 West Oxfordshire 004 West Oxfordshire
3 Aylesbury Vale 014 Aylesbury Vale
4 West Oxfordshire 007 West Oxfordshire
5 Monmouthshire 007 Monmouthshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Scroggs

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Scroggs

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Scroggs surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Scroggs household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Scroggs is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Scroggs 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Scroggs falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Scroggs 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Scroggs

The surname Scroggs has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "scrogges," which referred to a thicket or a dense growth of shrubs and bushes. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked in such an area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named Roger Scrogges is mentioned. This document was a survey of landholdings and property ownership in England, providing valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spelling variations, such as Scrogge, Scroggis, and Scroggys, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spelling before standardization. One notable early bearer of the name was John Scroggs, who was born around 1380 in Oxfordshire and served as a member of the local militia.

The Scroggs surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Scroggs Farm in Lancashire and Scroggs Wood in Cheshire. These locations may have been named after early settlers or landowners bearing the Scroggs name, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and specific geographical areas.

Over the centuries, the Scroggs name has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Sir William Scroggs (1623-1683), an English judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England from 1678 to 1681. 2. John Scroggs (1648-1719), a British clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy. 3. Elizabeth Scroggs (1670-1737), an English businesswoman and landowner who inherited substantial estates in Gloucestershire. 4. Thomas Scroggs (1720-1784), a respected architect and builder who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in London. 5. Mary Scroggs (1801-1878), an influential educator and advocate for women's education in the United States.

While the Scroggs surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from law and religion to architecture and education, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Scroggs families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Scroggs 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. Bedfordshire leads with 25 Scroggs' recorded in 1881 and an index of 56.90x.

County Total Index
Bedfordshire 25 56.90x
Middlesex 21 2.47x
Oxfordshire 16 30.53x
Surrey 11 2.66x
Berkshire 2 3.14x
Essex 2 1.19x
Hampshire 2 1.15x
Sussex 2 1.40x
Devon 1 0.57x
Lanarkshire 1 0.36x
Lancashire 1 0.10x
Lincolnshire 1 0.74x
Norfolk 1 0.77x
Royal Navy 1 9.89x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 15 Scroggs' recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.23x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 15 18.23x
Dunstable 12 888.89x
Houghton Regis 11 1571.43x
Southwark St Saviour 11 252.29x
Woodstock 6 1818.18x
Oxford St Thomas 5 204.08x
Poplar London 3 18.73x
Deddington 2 350.88x
Lancing 2 512.82x
Luton 2 26.28x
St George Hanover 2 18.05x
Walthamstow 2 33.17x
Cassington 1 1000.00x
Clewer 1 38.31x
Colemore 1 3333.33x
Coningsby 1 256.41x
Cowley 1 60.98x
Exeter Heavitree 1 75.76x
Govan 1 1.47x
Great Yarmouth 1 9.25x
Newbury 1 49.02x
Portsmouth 1 24.94x
Royal Navy 1 11.57x
Rumworth 1 69.44x
Stonesfield 1 588.24x
Twickenham 1 27.47x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Sarah 4
Charlotte 2
Elizabeth 2
Jane 2
Ade 1
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Catherine 1
Dinah 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Evelyn 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Fressa 1
Lizzie 1
Louisa 1
Lousia 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Scroggs surname: questions and answers

How common was the Scroggs surname in 1881?

In 1881, 86 people were recorded with the Scroggs surname. That placed it at #21,449 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Scroggs surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 95 in 2016. That gives Scroggs a modern rank of #31,782.

What does the Scroggs surname mean?

A surname deriving from an English nickname for someone with a scrubby, unkempt appearance.

What does the Scroggs map show?

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