UK surname
A surname derived from the Old French word "sire," meaning lord or master.
In the 1881 census there were 20 people recorded with the Syres surname, ranking it #30,738 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 29, ranked #36,059, down from #30,738 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Deddington, London parishes and Birstall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Syres is 178 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 45.0%.
1881 census count
20
Ranked #30,738
Modern count
29
2016, ranked #36,059
Peak year
1891
178 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Syres surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Syres surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 39 | #26,319 |
| 1861 | historical | 172 | #13,619 |
| 1881 | historical | 20 | #30,738 |
| 1891 | historical | 178 | #16,264 |
| 1901 | historical | 73 | #26,069 |
| 1911 | historical | 68 | #26,050 |
| 1997 | modern | 32 | #34,472 |
| 1998 | modern | 32 | #34,633 |
| 1999 | modern | 28 | #35,127 |
| 2000 | modern | 26 | #35,295 |
| 2001 | modern | 25 | #35,248 |
| 2002 | modern | 31 | #34,866 |
| 2003 | modern | 38 | #34,361 |
| 2004 | modern | 33 | #34,947 |
| 2005 | modern | 35 | #34,982 |
| 2006 | modern | 36 | #35,131 |
| 2007 | modern | 34 | #35,410 |
| 2008 | modern | 34 | #35,502 |
| 2009 | modern | 35 | #35,545 |
| 2010 | modern | 34 | #35,730 |
| 2011 | modern | 31 | #35,892 |
| 2012 | modern | 35 | #35,645 |
| 2013 | modern | 33 | #35,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 36 | #35,662 |
| 2015 | modern | 31 | #35,939 |
| 2016 | modern | 29 | #36,059 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Deddington, London parishes, Birstall, Hartlepool and Almondbury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deddington | Oxfordshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Birstall | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Hartlepool | Durham |
| 5 | Almondbury | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Syres surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Syres, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Syres surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Syres household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Syres is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Syres is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Syres, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Syres is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era before the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "syre," meaning a marsh or bog, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near such wetlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholders and property in England after the Norman Conquest. The entry mentions a landowner named Syred, who held estates in Gloucestershire.
During the medieval period, variations of the name emerged, such as Syre, Syer, and Syers, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations. As early as the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed individuals like Walter le Syre and John Syre.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was John Syres, a merchant from Bristol who played a significant role in the city's trade activities. His name is mentioned in several commercial documents and records from that era.
Another notable individual was Sir Walter Syres, a military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France in the mid-14th century. He was knighted for his valiant service and is recorded in chronicles from that period.
During the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with the emergence of the Syres family of Shropshire. This family produced several notable individuals, including Richard Syres (c. 1515-1587), a renowned lawyer and Member of Parliament, and his son, Edward Syres (c. 1550-1618), who also served as a Member of Parliament.
In the 17th century, one of the most prominent bearers of the surname was Sir John Syres (1622-1689), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions and endowed schools in his hometown.
By the 18th century, the surname had spread throughout England, with concentrations in areas like Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and London. Individuals with the surname Syres continued to make their mark in various fields, including law, business, and politics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Syres surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Durham leads with 8 Syres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.80x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 8 | 13.80x |
| Westmorland | 4 | 93.46x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1.30x |
| Surrey | 3 | 3.16x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.51x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.52x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stranton in Durham leads with 7 Syres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 358.97x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Stranton | 7 | 358.97x |
| Kendal | 4 | 512.82x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 3 | 76.53x |
| Garston | 2 | 294.12x |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 121.95x |
| Kingstonupon Hull | 1 | 666.67x |
| Kirkby | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Mile End Old Town | 1 | 32.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Syres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Syres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Syres households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Farm Servant | 1 |
| Gardener (Dom) | 1 |
| Goods Porter (Rail) | 1 |
| Printer Pressman | 1 |
| Seaman (Mercht) | 1 |
| Third Hand (FM) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 20 people were recorded with the Syres surname. That placed it at #30,738 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 29 in 2016. That gives Syres a modern rank of #36,059.
A surname derived from the Old French word "sire," meaning lord or master.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Syres bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.