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UK surname

Toone

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "town" or "settlement" in Old English.

In the 1881 census there were 734 people recorded with the Toone surname, ranking it #4,986 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 933, ranked #6,126, down from #4,986 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) and Barrow-on-Soar (Barrow-on-Soar, Mountsorrel, Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves, Maplewell), Beaumanor, Roth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wigan, Charnwood and Derby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Toone is 980 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 27.1%.

1881 census count

734

Ranked #4,986

Modern count

933

2016, ranked #6,126

Peak year

1998

980 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Toone had 734 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,986 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 933 in 2016, ranked #6,126.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 970 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Toone surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Toone surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Toone 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 410 #5,916
1861 historical 304 #8,340
1881 historical 734 #4,986
1891 historical 750 #5,311
1901 historical 970 #4,863
1911 historical 921 #4,863
1997 modern 948 #5,727
1998 modern 980 #5,771
1999 modern 979 #5,804
2000 modern 962 #5,871
2001 modern 924 #5,959
2002 modern 941 #5,977
2003 modern 906 #6,055
2004 modern 925 #5,951
2005 modern 896 #6,048
2006 modern 890 #6,095
2007 modern 892 #6,127
2008 modern 882 #6,230
2009 modern 907 #6,223
2010 modern 918 #6,291
2011 modern 938 #6,131
2012 modern 945 #6,008
2013 modern 959 #6,024
2014 modern 965 #6,048
2015 modern 944 #6,097
2016 modern 933 #6,126

Geography

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Where Toones are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures), Barrow-on-Soar (Barrow-on-Soar, Mountsorrel, Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves, Maplewell), Beaumanor, Roth, Nottingham St Mary and Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wigan, Charnwood, Derby and Barnsley. 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 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
2 Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) Leicestershire
3 Barrow-on-Soar (Barrow-on-Soar, Mountsorrel, Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves, Maplewell), Beaumanor, Roth Leicestershire
4 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire
5 Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars Leicestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wigan 025 Wigan
2 Charnwood 022 Charnwood
3 Derby 003 Derby
4 Derby 007 Derby
5 Barnsley 021 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Toone

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Toone

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Toone surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Toone 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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, Toone 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

Toone is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Toone falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Toone is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Toone, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Toone

The surname Toone is believed to have originated in England, with its roots traceable back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "tun," which refers to a farmstead or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Tun." This reference suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptor for someone who lived near or in a particular tun or settlement.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Toun, Tune, and Toon, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes.

In the 16th century, records show the name Toone appearing in the Yorkshire area, particularly in the parish of Kirby Malzeard. Notable individuals from this period include John Toone, who was born in 1542 and served as a church warden in the village of Laverton.

As the centuries progressed, the Toone family spread across different regions of England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to North America. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Toone, born in 1620 in Gloucestershire, who later settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Toone can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable figure from this time was William Toone, a renowned engraver and publisher born in 1772 in London, known for his intricate engravings and publications on art and architecture.

During the 19th century, the Toone family continued to thrive, with members pursuing various professions and making notable contributions. One such individual was John Toone, a British playwright and actor born in 1810, whose works included the popular comedy "The Honey Moon."

In the realm of academia, Charles Toone, born in 1845 in Suffolk, became a respected scholar and author, publishing works on English literature and language education.

Throughout its history, the surname Toone has been associated with diverse occupations and achievements, reflecting the varied paths taken by its bearers across different eras and regions.

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1881 census detail

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Toone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Toone 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. Leicestershire leads with 332 Toones recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.28x.

County Total Index
Leicestershire 332 42.28x
Warwickshire 68 3.81x
Nottinghamshire 51 5.34x
Derbyshire 43 3.88x
Middlesex 37 0.52x
Surrey 32 0.93x
Yorkshire 29 0.41x
Hampshire 28 1.93x
Lincolnshire 16 1.41x
Lancashire 14 0.17x
Somerset 13 1.14x
Wiltshire 10 1.60x
Devon 8 0.54x
Essex 8 0.57x
Cheshire 6 0.38x
Hertfordshire 5 1.02x
Northamptonshire 5 0.75x
Renfrewshire 5 0.91x
Herefordshire 3 1.03x
Kent 3 0.12x
Sussex 3 0.25x
Lanarkshire 2 0.09x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.23x
Cardiganshire 1 0.58x
Gloucestershire 1 0.07x
Shropshire 1 0.16x
Staffordshire 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. Leicester St Margaret in Leicestershire leads with 54 Toones recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.20x.

Place Total Index
Leicester St Margaret 54 28.20x
Nottingham St Mary 30 12.15x
Rothley 23 901.96x
Monks Kirby 22 559.80x
Hinckley 20 107.35x
Sileby 17 343.43x
St Peterat Gowts Lincoln 16 100.44x
Markfield 15 385.60x
Thringstone 15 500.00x
Belgrave 14 79.01x
Leicester St Mary 14 22.07x
Epsom 13 77.29x
Quorndon 13 294.78x
Anstey 12 387.10x
Thornaby 12 45.77x
Church Gresley 11 62.36x
Derby St Werburgh 11 17.18x
Belton 10 1000.00x
Billesdon 10 492.61x
Leamington 10 84.53x
Melbourne 10 131.93x
Evington 9 825.69x
Leamington Priors 9 20.48x
Aston 8 1.63x
Bath St Michael 8 138.89x
Warminster 8 58.31x
Woodhouse 8 256.41x
Colchester St Giles 7 50.69x
Droxford 7 126.35x
Lambeth 7 1.13x
Leicester All Sts 7 45.40x
Leicester Newarke 7 171.15x
Syston 7 95.24x
Tankersley 7 133.84x
Thurcaston 7 1272.73x
Birmingham 6 1.01x
Derby Hills 6 5454.55x
Leatherhead 6 69.44x
Leicester Black Friars 6 117.42x
Mansfield 6 18.17x
Shoreditch London 6 1.95x
Wigston Magna 6 57.64x
Bath St James 5 42.05x
Bethnal Green London 5 1.63x
Chipping Barnet 5 268.82x
Chipping Barnet 5 58.55x
Islington London 5 0.73x
Leicester St Nicholas 5 112.36x
Northampton St Giles 5 19.71x
Oadby 5 118.76x
Port Glasgow 5 18.85x
Romsey Extra 5 57.94x
Sheffield 5 2.24x
St Pancras London 5 0.88x
West Derby 5 2.03x
Halifax 4 3.88x
Ratby 4 101.78x
Runcorn 4 11.10x
Skegby 4 68.38x
Soberton 4 149.81x
Stoney Stanton 4 165.98x
Sysonby 4 1666.67x
Tormoham 4 6.41x
Upham 4 251.57x
Widley 4 154.44x
Willoughby On Wolds 4 344.83x
Atherstone 3 32.89x
Corhampton 3 625.00x
Eckington 3 11.14x
Hereford St Peter 3 38.66x
Hulme 3 1.71x
Loughborough 3 8.42x
Narborough 3 139.53x
Nether Seal 3 217.39x
Nuneaton 3 14.50x
Packington 3 107.14x
Ratcliffe London 3 7.67x
Salford 3 1.21x
Seals 3 108.30x
Wolborough 3 16.10x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 48
William 44
George 32
Thomas 28
James 17
Joseph 15
Alfred 11
Henry 11
Arthur 10
Charles 10
Albert 9
Edward 8
Robert 8
Walter 8
Frederick 5
Frank 4
Harry 4
Herbert 4
Samuel 4
Wm. 4
Fred 3
Percy 3
Sidney 3
Tom 3
Archer 2
Benjaman 2
Benjamin 2
Daniel 2
Isaac 2
Jonathan 2
Oliver 2
Richard 2
Sam 2
Willm. 2
Alban 1
Allen 1
Carey 1
Chas.S. 1
Ernest 1
Evlyn 1
Ewd.Vaugn 1
Ferdinand 1
Fredk.H. 1
Fredy 1
Jasper 1
Leonard 1
Lewis 1
Louis 1
Mark 1
Wm.Henry 1

FAQ

Toone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Toone surname in 1881?

In 1881, 734 people were recorded with the Toone surname. That placed it at #4,986 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Toone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 933 in 2016. That gives Toone a modern rank of #6,126.

What does the Toone surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "town" or "settlement" in Old English.

What does the Toone map show?

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