UK surname

Taylorjones

A double-barrelled surname combining the English occupational name Taylor meaning "tailor" with the patronymic surname Jones meaning "son of John."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Devon, Lewes and Babergh.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Taylorjones is 106 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2014

106 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Map

Taylorjones surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Taylorjones surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Year

Loading map

Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Taylorjones 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	2	#34,436
1901	historical	3	#34,063
1911	historical	5	#33,427
1997	modern	51	#32,545
1998	modern	54	#32,518
1999	modern	61	#31,971
2000	modern	71	#31,082
2001	modern	71	#30,907
2002	modern	80	#30,387
2003	modern	74	#31,091
2004	modern	74	#31,306
2005	modern	77	#31,156
2006	modern	81	#31,044
2007	modern	79	#31,628
2008	modern	87	#30,999
2009	modern	90	#31,094
2010	modern	97	#30,697
2011	modern	92	#31,301
2012	modern	98	#30,612
2013	modern	104	#30,076
2014	modern	106	#30,030
2015	modern	105	#30,092
2016	modern	106	#29,927

Geography

Where Taylorjones' 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 North Devon, Lewes, Babergh, Leeds and North Somerset. 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	North Devon 013	North Devon
2	Lewes 003	Lewes
3	Babergh 011	Babergh
4	Leeds 016	Leeds
5	North Somerset 015	North Somerset

Forenames

First names often paired with Taylorjones

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Elaine Katherine Emma Sarah Lisa Rachel Barbara Ashlea Joanne Ruth

Recent male names

Richard Charles John Alexander Stephen Philip Thomas Nicholas Dominic Andrew

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Taylorjones

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

Ageing Communities

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

Read profile summary

Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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, Taylorjones 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.

Read profile summary

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

Taylorjones is most concentrated in decile 4 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.

Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Taylorjones 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.

More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Taylorjones 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.

Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - British

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Taylorjones

The surname TAYLORJONES is a double-barreled surname that originated in England during the late medieval period. It is a combination of two distinct surnames, Taylor and Jones, which were commonly found in various regions of the country.

The first part of the surname, Taylor, is an occupational name derived from the Old English word "taillour," which means "tailor" or someone who makes and repairs clothes. This occupation was prevalent in medieval times, and tailors played an important role in the textile industry. The name Taylor was widely distributed across England, with early records dating back to the 13th century.

The second part of the surname, Jones, is a patronymic name that originated from the personal name John. It is a variant of the Welsh name "Ioan," which was adapted from the Hebrew name "Yohanan." Jones was a common surname in Wales and the Welsh-English border regions, and it later spread to other parts of England through migration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TAYLORJONES surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a Thomas le Taylour Jones. This suggests that the combination of the two surnames was already in use by the 14th century, possibly due to marriages between families or individuals adopting a double-barreled surname for various reasons.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname TAYLORJONES. One such individual was William TAYLORJONES (1788-1864), a Welsh Anglican priest and author who served as the Rector of Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd in Anglesey, Wales. Another was John TAYLORJONES (1826-1901), a Welsh industrialist and coal mine owner who played a significant role in the development of the coal industry in South Wales.

In the literary world, Evan TAYLORJONES (1839-1908) was a Welsh poet and journalist who wrote under the pseudonym "Dyfed." His works reflected the social and cultural themes of his time, and he was celebrated for his contributions to Welsh literature.

Moving into the 20th century, James TAYLORJONES (1904-1976) was a Welsh football player who played as a forward for various clubs, including Cardiff City and Swansea Town. He was known for his goal-scoring abilities and had a successful career in the sport.

Another notable figure was Glyn TAYLORJONES (1924-2015), a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in the 1950s. He played as a fly-half and was part of the Welsh team that won the Five Nations Championship in 1950 and 1952.

While the surname TAYLORJONES has its origins in England and Wales, it has since been adopted by families across various regions and countries, reflecting the mobility and diversity of human populations over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Taylorjones surname: questions and answers

How common is the Taylorjones surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Taylorjones a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Taylorjones surname mean?

A double-barrelled surname combining the English occupational name Taylor meaning "tailor" with the patronymic surname Jones meaning "son of John."

What does the Taylorjones map show?

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