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UK surname

Siddell

A variant spelling of the English surname Siddle or Sydall, derived from a place name.

In the 1881 census there were 182 people recorded with the Siddell surname, ranking it #13,647 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 174, ranked #21,466, down from #13,647 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Toxteth Park and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wirral, Gateshead and Sunderland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Siddell is 332 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 4.4%.

1881 census count

182

Ranked #13,647

Modern count

174

2016, ranked #21,466

Peak year

1891

332 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Siddell had 182 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,647 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016, ranked #21,466.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 332 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Small Town Suburbia.

Siddell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Siddell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Siddell 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 224 #9,534
1861 historical 308 #8,233
1881 historical 182 #13,647
1891 historical 332 #10,251
1901 historical 278 #12,252
1911 historical 279 #12,018
1997 modern 156 #20,593
1998 modern 168 #20,181
1999 modern 173 #19,935
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 162 #20,460
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 158 #20,952
2004 modern 163 #20,685
2005 modern 168 #20,227
2006 modern 165 #20,634
2007 modern 158 #21,464
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 167 #21,383
2010 modern 179 #20,886
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 176 #21,237
2014 modern 178 #21,259
2015 modern 175 #21,372
2016 modern 174 #21,466

Geography

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Where Siddells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Toxteth Park, Manchester, Hartlepool and Stranton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wirral, Gateshead, Sunderland, Warrington and East Staffordshire. 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 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
2 Toxteth Park Lancashire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Hartlepool Durham
5 Stranton Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wirral 005 Wirral
2 Gateshead 004 Gateshead
3 Sunderland 035 Sunderland
4 Warrington 010 Warrington
5 East Staffordshire 006 East Staffordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Siddell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Siddell

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Small Town Suburbia

Nationally, the Siddell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Small Town Suburbia, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Siddell 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 is predominantly comprised of married couples with no resident dependent children, living in areas characterised neither by under-occupancy nor overcrowding throughout the UK in or adjacent to small towns. White ethnic groups and affiliation with Christianity predominates. Housing tends to be predominantly semi-detached or detached and workers are employed principally in managerial and professional occupations, with semi-skilled occupations also in evidence. These areas of the Supergroup are of higher population density.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Siddell 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

Siddell 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

Siddell falls in decile 7 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Siddell 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 Siddell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Siddell

The surname SIDDELL has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sid" meaning wide or large, and "dell" referring to a valley or hollow. Thus, the name SIDDELL likely originated as a toponymic surname, describing someone who resided in a wide valley or near a broad dell.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SIDDELL can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire, dated 1272, where a Richard Siddell is mentioned as a landowner. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insight into the names and occupations of individuals during that era.

In the 14th century, the SIDDELL surname appeared in various spellings, such as Siddell, Sidell, and Sydell, reflecting the inconsistencies in written records and regional variations in pronunciation. One notable example is John Sydell, born around 1350 in Gloucestershire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol.

The SIDDELL surname also has connections to certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Siddal, located in West Yorkshire, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname for those hailing from that area.

Over the centuries, several individuals bearing the SIDDELL surname have left their mark in various fields. One such figure was William Siddell (1643-1718), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire. Another notable SIDDELL was Henry Siddell (1808-1878), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former Horseferry Road Courthouse.

In the literary world, Mary Siddell (1829-1896) was an English writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality. Her poetry collections, such as "Evenings at Home" and "Poems of the Inner Life," were well-received during her lifetime.

The SIDDELL surname also made its mark in the field of education. John Siddell (1837-1904) was an English schoolmaster and author who served as the headmaster of Stockport Grammar School for over 30 years. His contributions to educational reforms and his publications on teaching methods were highly influential.

Lastly, Sir William Siddell (1879-1962) was a British businessman and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1946 to 1947. He played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II and was knighted for his services to the City of London.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Siddell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Siddell 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. Durham leads with 62 Siddells recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.74x.

County Total Index
Durham 62 11.74x
Lancashire 45 2.14x
Yorkshire 23 1.31x
Cheshire 21 5.36x
Warwickshire 8 1.79x
Staffordshire 5 0.83x
Ayrshire 4 3.01x
Northumberland 3 1.14x
Gloucestershire 2 0.57x
Norfolk 2 0.73x
Glamorgan 1 0.32x
Middlesex 1 0.06x
Royal Navy 1 4.73x
Shropshire 1 0.65x
Somerset 1 0.35x
Surrey 1 0.12x
Worcestershire 1 0.43x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bishopwearmouth in Durham leads with 12 Siddells recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.47x.

Place Total Index
Bishopwearmouth 12 26.47x
Hartlepool 12 159.79x
Benfieldside 11 317.00x
Barnton 9 957.45x
Aston 8 6.49x
Hunslet 8 29.17x
Stranton 8 44.99x
Warrington 8 32.04x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 6 36.61x
Conside Knitsley 6 145.99x
East Middle Herrington 6 7500.00x
Oldham 5 7.35x
Wigan 5 16.98x
Aintree 4 2352.94x
Horwich 4 173.91x
St Quivox 4 89.09x
Stockport 4 19.83x
Sunderland 4 42.87x
Tipton 4 21.80x
Ardwick 3 15.79x
Broughton In Salford 3 15.58x
Disley Stanley 3 148.51x
Manchester 3 3.17x
Charlton Kings 2 82.99x
East Murton 2 202.02x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 5.59x
Long Witton 2 3333.33x
Scotton In Richmond 2 2857.14x
Wallington With Thorpland 2 4000.00x
Worsley 2 15.40x
Armley 1 12.89x
Bathwick 1 31.65x
Birkenhead 1 3.20x
Bowling 1 5.74x
Breightmet 1 107.53x
Bury 1 4.16x
Chester St John Baptist 1 14.20x
Claines 1 15.72x
Gainford 1 181.82x
Great Bolton 1 3.58x
Halifax 1 3.87x
Jesmond 1 26.88x
Kirkdale 1 2.82x
Lathom 1 39.37x
Llandaff 1 9.73x
Oswestry Town 1 20.37x
Pendlebury 1 22.47x
Rowton 1 1000.00x
Royal Navy 1 5.53x
Sale 1 20.79x
Sandbach 1 29.94x
Sowerby In Halifax 1 17.39x
Spotland 1 4.27x
Stoke Newington London 1 7.23x
Sutton 1 15.97x
Thornaby 1 15.22x
Tonge With Haulgh 1 24.39x
Wolstanton 1 5.49x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 12
Mary 9
Ann 7
Margaret 6
Emma 5
Sarah 5
Ellen 3
Emily 3
Hannah 3
Jane 3
Maria 3
Bertha 2
Catherine 2
Charlotte 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Anna 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Betsy 1
Edith 1
Francis 1
Gertrude 1
Henrietta 1
Josephine 1
Keturah 1
Louisa 1
Magaret 1
Nellie 1
Robert 1
Rosella 1
Sally 1
Seline 1
Susanah 1
Umbarozine 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 15
Thomas 10
William 10
James 8
George 6
Joseph 5
Robt. 3
Samuel 3
David 2
Frederick 2
Jacob 2
Albert 1
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Ambrose 1
Arthur 1
Bertram 1
Charles 1
Collin 1
Curtis 1
Daniel 1
Francis 1
Fredrick 1
Henry 1
Javen 1
Jno. 1
Josh.P. 1
Mary 1
Reeves 1
Robert 1
Thompson 1
Thos. 1
Walter 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Siddell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Siddell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 182 people were recorded with the Siddell surname. That placed it at #13,647 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Siddell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016. That gives Siddell a modern rank of #21,466.

What does the Siddell surname mean?

A variant spelling of the English surname Siddle or Sydall, derived from a place name.

What does the Siddell map show?

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