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UK surname

Tavernier

A French surname derived from an inn or tavern owner.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Tavernier surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 128, ranked #26,401, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Brent and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tavernier is 143 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2460.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2011

143 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tavernier had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 18 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Tavernier surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tavernier surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tavernier 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 6 #32,278
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 96 #27,490
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 119 #25,026
2004 modern 132 #23,625
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 132 #23,834
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 134 #24,711
2010 modern 142 #24,352
2011 modern 143 #24,056
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 134 #25,525
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Taverniers 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 Westminster, Brent, Bradford and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Westminster 005 Westminster
2 Brent 027 Brent
3 Westminster 024 Westminster
4 Bradford 048 Bradford
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 003 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tavernier

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tavernier

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Tavernier surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Tavernier 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Tavernier is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tavernier 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

Tavernier falls in decile 2 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tavernier 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Tavernier

The surname Tavernier is of French origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "taverne," meaning "tavern" or "inn," and likely referred to someone who operated or lived near a tavern. The name is found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas.

The earliest known record of the surname Tavernier dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the historic tax rolls of Paris. In the 14th century, the name was documented in the town of Troyes, where a Jacques Tavernier was recorded as a vintner.

One of the earliest prominent individuals with the surname Tavernier was Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), a French gem merchant and traveler who visited India and Persia. His journals, "Les Six Voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier," provided valuable insights into the culture and trade of the regions he visited.

Another notable figure was Jules Tavernier (1844-1889), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of military scenes and battles. His works are displayed in various museums, including the Louvre in Paris.

In the 20th century, René Tavernier (1915-1995) was a French film director and screenwriter, best known for his films "The Watchmaker of Saint-Paul" and "The Clockmaker."

The surname Tavernier has also appeared in various place names throughout history. For instance, in the 14th century, there was a reference to the village of "Tavernières" in the Burgundy region of France, likely derived from the surname.

Other historical records include a mention of a Nicolas Tavernier in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the surname may have had a presence in England during the Norman conquest.

While the surname Tavernier originated in France, it has since spread to other countries, including Canada, the United States, and various European nations. However, the historical roots and earliest documented references remain firmly grounded in medieval France and its tavern-keeping traditions.

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1881 census detail

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Tavernier families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tavernier 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. Devon leads with 3 Taverniers recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.73x.

County Total Index
Devon 3 29.73x
Middlesex 1 2.06x
Northamptonshire 1 21.93x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chudleigh in Devon leads with 3 Taverniers recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Chudleigh 3 10000.00x
Brackley St Peter 1 3333.33x
Hackney London 1 36.76x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 2
Louisa 1
Louise 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 1

Top occupations

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 Tavernier households.

FAQ

Tavernier surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tavernier surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Tavernier surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tavernier surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Tavernier a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Tavernier surname mean?

A French surname derived from an inn or tavern owner.

What does the Tavernier map show?

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