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UK surname

Taub

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname derived from the German word "taube" meaning "dove" or "pigeon."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Barnet and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Taub is 170 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

170

2016, ranked #21,801

Peak year

2016

170 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016, ranked #21,801.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 23 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Taub surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Taub surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Taub 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
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 23 #31,466
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 101 #26,774
1998 modern 113 #25,731
1999 modern 111 #26,182
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 127 #24,019
2004 modern 130 #23,902
2005 modern 139 #22,887
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 132 #24,476
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 150 #23,309
2012 modern 147 #23,567
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 164 #22,445
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 170 #21,801

Geography

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Where Taubs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Barnet, Haringey and Salford. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 001 Hackney
2 Barnet 037 Barnet
3 Haringey 029 Haringey
4 Salford 010 Salford
5 Hackney 029 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Taub

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Taub

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Taub surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Taub 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Taub is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Taub is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Taub falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Taub 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Taub

The surname Taub is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "tūbe," which means "dove." This name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who had a gentle or peaceful disposition, similar to a dove.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Taub can be traced back to the late 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. It was often spelled as "Tūbe" or "Tūb" in ancient records and manuscripts.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Hans Taub, a merchant from Nuremberg, who was mentioned in a trade document from around 1320. Another notable figure was Konrad Taub, a scholar and priest who lived in Cologne during the 15th century and authored several theological treatises.

In the 16th century, the surname Taub appeared in various parts of the Holy Roman Empire, including the town of Tauberbischofsheim, which derives its name from the German words "Tauber" (meaning "dove") and "Bischofsheim" (meaning "bishop's home").

During the 17th century, Johannes Taub, a German artist and engraver, gained recognition for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical subjects. He was born in Wittenberg in 1592 and died in Nuremberg in 1659.

Another notable bearer of the Taub surname was Friedrich Taub, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1728 to 1799. He was influential in the development of Protestant theology and wrote extensively on the relationship between reason and faith.

As the centuries progressed, the Taub surname spread throughout various regions of Europe, particularly in German-speaking areas, and eventually made its way to other parts of the world through immigration and migration.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Taub surname: questions and answers

How common is the Taub surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016. That gives Taub a modern rank of #21,801.

What does the Taub surname mean?

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname derived from the German word "taube" meaning "dove" or "pigeon."

What does the Taub map show?

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