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UK surname

Siddon

Habitational surname referring to someone from the town of Siddon in England.

In the 1881 census there were 149 people recorded with the Siddon surname, ranking it #15,551 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 97, ranked #31,585, down from #15,551 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Alkmund, Bury and Ibstock. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Oadby and Wigston, North West Leicestershire and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Siddon is 281 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 34.9%.

1881 census count

149

Ranked #15,551

Modern count

97

2016, ranked #31,585

Peak year

1861

281 bearers

Map years

7

1851 to 2006

Key insights

  • Siddon had 149 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,551 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 97 in 2016, ranked #31,585.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 281 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Siddon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Siddon surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Siddon 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 219 #9,712
1861 historical 281 #8,921
1881 historical 149 #15,551
1891 historical 266 #12,169
1901 historical 169 #16,824
1911 historical 145 #18,255
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 95 #28,303
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 100 #28,283
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 102 #29,286
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 98 #31,078
2014 modern 100 #31,033
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 97 #31,585

Geography

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Where Siddons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Alkmund, Bury, Ibstock, Wigan and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Oadby and Wigston, North West Leicestershire, Newcastle upon Tyne and Amber Valley. 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 St Alkmund Derbyshire
2 Bury Lancashire
3 Ibstock Leicestershire
4 Wigan Lancashire
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Oadby and Wigston 006 Oadby and Wigston
2 North West Leicestershire 009 North West Leicestershire
3 Newcastle upon Tyne 015 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 North West Leicestershire 011 North West Leicestershire
5 Amber Valley 012 Amber Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Siddon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Siddon

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Siddon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Siddon 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 house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Siddon 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

Siddon is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Siddon 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Siddon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Siddon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Siddon

The surname SIDDON is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "sidd," meaning "side" or "slope," and may have been initially used as a topographic name for someone who lived on the side of a hill or near a sloping terrain.

The earliest known record of the surname SIDDON can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Sidun" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already established in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the late 12th century, a family bearing the name SIDDON is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, indicating their presence in northern England. The name is also found in various medieval records and charters, often spelled as "Siddun," "Siddon," or "Syddon," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time.

One notable individual with the surname SIDDON was John Siddon, born in 1547 in Wiltshire, England. He was a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Ely from 1597 until his death in 1604.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SIDDON family settled in the county of Gloucestershire, where they established themselves as landowners and prominent members of the local community. One member, William SIDDON (1642-1718), was a highly respected magistrate and served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1692.

Another prominent figure with the surname SIDDON was Sarah SIDDON (1755-1831), a celebrated English tragic actress renowned for her performances in plays by Shakespeare and other renowned playwrights. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her time and was admired for her powerful stage presence and emotive acting.

During the 19th century, the SIDDON family continued to spread across various parts of England, with some members emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One notable individual from this period was Charles SIDDON (1819-1887), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, who made significant contributions to the development of his local community.

Throughout its history, the surname SIDDON has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from landowners and clergymen to actors and businessmen. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has persisted and adapted over the centuries, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

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1881 census detail

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Siddon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Siddon 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. Lancashire leads with 27 Siddons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.56x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 27 1.56x
Lincolnshire 23 9.83x
Cheshire 19 5.88x
Derbyshire 17 7.42x
Leicestershire 14 8.63x
Surrey 8 1.12x
Yorkshire 8 0.55x
Devon 5 1.64x
Middlesex 5 0.34x
Nottinghamshire 5 2.54x
Aberdeenshire 4 2.95x
Sussex 3 1.22x
Glamorgan 2 0.79x
Gloucestershire 2 0.70x
Worcestershire 2 1.05x
Berkshire 1 0.91x
Cumberland 1 0.79x
Montgomeryshire 1 2.98x
Royal Navy 1 5.74x
Suffolk 1 0.56x
Warwickshire 1 0.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Swannington in Leicestershire leads with 13 Siddons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2166.67x.

Place Total Index
Swannington 13 2166.67x
Hulme 8 22.08x
Newton In Northwich 8 816.33x
Saxelby With Ingleby 7 1166.67x
Battersea 6 11.15x
Ilkeston 6 93.46x
Manchester 6 7.69x
Matlock 6 194.81x
Barton St Mary St Peter 5 1162.79x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 4 15.78x
Ecclesall Bierlow 4 13.56x
Kirton In Lindsey 4 430.11x
St Peterat Gowts Lincoln 4 121.58x
Tarporley 4 588.24x
Brighton 3 6.03x
Kirkdale 3 10.27x
Mansfield 3 43.99x
Woolfardisworthy 3 681.82x
Boston 2 28.17x
Clerkenwell London 2 5.79x
Kidderminster Borough 2 17.89x
Little Eaton 2 425.53x
Liverpool 2 1.90x
Long Eaton 2 66.23x
Newton 2 14.95x
Poplar London 2 7.24x
Radford 2 19.96x
Rawmarsh 2 39.06x
Stroud 2 35.84x
Tamerton Foliott 2 338.98x
Barrow In Furness 1 4.24x
Birmingham 1 0.81x
Bradfield 1 172.41x
Bromley London 1 3.11x
Cardiff St Mary 1 7.13x
Chester St Peter St 1 285.71x
Cholmondeley 1 714.29x
Corby 1 256.41x
Croydon 1 2.53x
Garston 1 19.53x
Handforth 1 270.27x
Haslington 1 109.89x
Ilkestonderbypart 1 149.25x
Lambeth 1 0.78x
Lindley Cum Quarmby 1 27.32x
Macclesfield 1 6.97x
Newtown 1 46.73x
North Meols 1 5.89x
Parr 1 16.10x
Pilkington 1 15.17x
Royal Navy 1 6.71x
Southcoates 1 12.42x
St Cuthbert W O 1 16.29x
Stanthorne 1 1000.00x
Swansea Town 1 4.79x
Tattingstone 1 357.14x
West Derby 1 1.97x
Whitwick 1 48.54x
Woolstanwood 1 1666.67x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 10
John 8
George 6
Samuel 6
James 4
Thomas 4
Albert 3
Joseph 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Charles 2
Edward 2
Frank 2
Henry 2
Herbert 2
Robert 2
Walter 2
Allen 1
Benjamin 1
Fred 1
Harklas 1
Harry 1
Murray 1
Norman 1
Ralph 1
Richard 1
Robt. 1
Solomon 1

FAQ

Siddon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Siddon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 149 people were recorded with the Siddon surname. That placed it at #15,551 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Siddon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 97 in 2016. That gives Siddon a modern rank of #31,585.

What does the Siddon surname mean?

Habitational surname referring to someone from the town of Siddon in England.

What does the Siddon map show?

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