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UK surname

Syddall

A locational surname referring to a person from Siddall, West Yorkshire.

In the 1881 census there were 242 people recorded with the Syddall surname, ranking it #11,333 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 276, ranked #15,673, down from #11,333 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Whittington, Eccles and Dean. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bolton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Syddall is 361 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14.0%.

1881 census count

242

Ranked #11,333

Modern count

276

2016, ranked #15,673

Peak year

1911

361 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Syddall had 242 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,333 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016, ranked #15,673.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 361 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Syddall surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Syddall surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Syddall 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 52 #23,915
1861 historical 141 #16,072
1881 historical 242 #11,333
1891 historical 272 #11,957
1901 historical 356 #10,305
1911 historical 361 #10,044
1997 modern 278 #14,210
1998 modern 285 #14,351
1999 modern 298 #14,026
2000 modern 287 #14,345
2001 modern 301 #13,700
2002 modern 313 #13,615
2003 modern 316 #13,355
2004 modern 300 #13,871
2005 modern 284 #14,306
2006 modern 290 #14,202
2007 modern 286 #14,496
2008 modern 287 #14,580
2009 modern 287 #14,877
2010 modern 290 #15,096
2011 modern 286 #15,091
2012 modern 287 #14,978
2013 modern 289 #15,142
2014 modern 283 #15,495
2015 modern 274 #15,749
2016 modern 276 #15,673

Geography

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Where Syddalls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Whittington, Eccles, Dean, Bolton-le-Moors and Middleton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bolton. 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 Whittington Derbyshire
2 Eccles Lancashire
3 Dean Lancashire
4 Bolton-le-Moors Lancashire
5 Middleton Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bolton 032 Bolton
2 Bolton 004 Bolton
3 Bolton 019 Bolton
4 Bolton 028 Bolton
5 Bolton 008 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Syddall

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Syddall

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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, Syddall 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

Syddall 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

Syddall 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 Syddall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Syddall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Syddall

The surname SYDDALL has its origins in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th-14th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "syddel," which referred to a shallow, muddy place or a marshy area. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a locational surname, denoting someone who lived near or came from a marshy region.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including Syddall, Syddell, Siddall, and Siddell. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax returns of 1379, where a certain Robert Syddell is mentioned. Another early record is the Lancashire Wills of 1548, which includes the name of Christopher Siddall.

The SYDDALL surname has been associated with various places in northern England, such as Siddal, a district in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and Siddal Moor, near Chipping in Lancashire. These place names likely share a common origin with the surname, further reinforcing the locational connection.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SYDDALL surname. One of the earliest was John Siddall (c. 1500-1590), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. Another notable figure was Michael Siddall (1823-1888), a British trade unionist and co-founder of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers.

Other individuals with this surname include:

1. Henry Siddall (1808-1872), an English landscape painter known for his depictions of Yorkshire scenery. 2. Osbert Syddall (1892-1953), a British army officer who served in World War I and later became a celebrated artist and etcher. 3. Mary Siddall (1855-1936), an English novelist and short story writer, best known for her work "The Household of Sir Thomas More." 4. Thomas Syddall (1624-1668), an English clergyman and author of several religious works, including "The Blind Man's Meditations." 5. Richard Siddall (1849-1924), a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Siddall & Bateman engineering firm in Leeds.

The SYDDALL surname has a rich history rooted in the northern counties of England, with its origins dating back to the medieval era. Its connection to marshy or muddy areas has been reflected in various place names, and the name has been borne by notable individuals across different fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Syddall families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Syddall 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 212 Syddalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.60x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 212 7.60x
Derbyshire 14 3.80x
Cheshire 13 2.51x
Middlesex 1 0.04x
Yorkshire 1 0.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Little Lever in Lancashire leads with 40 Syddalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 1120.45x.

Place Total Index
Little Lever 40 1120.45x
Halliwell 30 295.57x
Little Bolton 25 69.70x
Sharples 19 627.06x
Farnworth 18 107.72x
Ainsworth 17 1574.07x
Romiley 13 890.41x
Whittington 13 255.40x
Worsley 13 75.63x
Radcliffe 12 89.22x
Castleton 6 21.54x
Darcy Lever 6 372.67x
Pendleton In Salford 6 18.06x
Salford 6 7.31x
Kearsley 4 68.14x
Middleton In Oldham 3 35.89x
Everton 2 2.25x
North Meols 2 7.32x
Blackburn 1 1.35x
Chesterfield 1 7.25x
Chiswick 1 7.78x
Great Lever 1 33.78x
Manchester 1 0.80x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 1 9.24x

Top female names

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

Name Count
James 15
William 12
Joseph 11
John 10
Robert 8
Samuel 8
Peter 6
Thomas 6
Walter 4
Henry 3
George 2
Israel 2
Jonathan 2
Mark 2
Richard 2
Albert 1
Benjamin 1
Cristopher 1
Edmund 1
Edward 1
Elijah 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hy. 1
Manchester 1
Nathan 1
Saml. 1
Squire 1
Walker 1

FAQ

Syddall surname: questions and answers

How common was the Syddall surname in 1881?

In 1881, 242 people were recorded with the Syddall surname. That placed it at #11,333 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Syddall surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016. That gives Syddall a modern rank of #15,673.

What does the Syddall surname mean?

A locational surname referring to a person from Siddall, West Yorkshire.

What does the Syddall map show?

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