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UK surname

Traylor

An English occupational surname referring to a tailor or a person who worked as a cutter of cloth.

In the 1881 census there were 89 people recorded with the Traylor surname, ranking it #21,091 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 332, ranked #13,706, up from #21,091 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Leintwardine. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Herefordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Traylor is 339 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 273.0%.

1881 census count

89

Ranked #21,091

Modern count

332

2016, ranked #13,706

Peak year

2014

339 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Traylor had 89 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,091 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 332 in 2016, ranked #13,706.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 164 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Traylor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Traylor surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Traylor 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 60 #22,584
1861 historical 50 #27,636
1881 historical 89 #21,091
1891 historical 164 #17,205
1901 historical 109 #21,712
1911 historical 155 #17,485
1997 modern 331 #12,668
1998 modern 327 #13,126
1999 modern 332 #13,075
2000 modern 320 #13,360
2001 modern 325 #13,030
2002 modern 327 #13,217
2003 modern 326 #13,076
2004 modern 330 #12,994
2005 modern 318 #13,302
2006 modern 328 #13,073
2007 modern 317 #13,532
2008 modern 310 #13,834
2009 modern 315 #13,960
2010 modern 333 #13,717
2011 modern 336 #13,498
2012 modern 334 #13,443
2013 modern 337 #13,537
2014 modern 339 #13,581
2015 modern 331 #13,739
2016 modern 332 #13,706

Geography

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Where Traylors are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Leintwardine, Brancepeth and Pembridge. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Christchurch. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Leintwardine Radnorshire
4 Brancepeth Durham
5 Pembridge Radnorshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Powys 011 Powys
2 Rhondda Cynon Taf 005 Rhondda Cynon Taf
3 Herefordshire 006 Herefordshire, County of
4 Shropshire 037 Shropshire
5 Christchurch 001 Christchurch

Forenames

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First names often paired with Traylor

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Traylor

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Traylor, 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 Traylor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Traylor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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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, Traylor 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

Traylor is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Traylor falls in decile 4 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Traylor 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Traylor

The surname Traylor has its origins in England, and it can be traced back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old French word "traillour," which means "a person who trailed or dragged something." This occupation-based surname was likely given to someone who worked in the textile industry, specifically someone who trailed or dragged cloth during the manufacturing process.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Traylor can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1273, where it appears as "Williamo le Traylour." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in England.

In the 14th century, the Traylor surname appears in various records across different counties in England. For instance, in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, there is a mention of a "William le Traillour." Similarly, in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332, a "John le Traillour" is recorded.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Traylor surname was John Traylor, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in the late 14th century. He was a successful wool merchant and is mentioned in several historical documents from the early 15th century.

Another notable individual with the Traylor surname was Sir William Traylor, who lived in the 16th century. He was a wealthy landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for the city of Coventry in 1553 and 1559.

In the 17th century, the Traylor family was well-established in various parts of England. One prominent member was Robert Traylor, born in 1612 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy.

During the 18th century, the Traylor surname continued to be found throughout England. One notable figure was Thomas Traylor, born in 1718 in Oxfordshire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to various charities in his local community.

In the 19th century, the Traylor family had spread across different parts of the British Isles. One notable individual was Edward Traylor, born in 1825 in County Cork, Ireland. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a Judge in the High Court of Ireland.

Over the centuries, the Traylor surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Traillour, Traylour, Traylere, and Trailour, before settling on the modern spelling of Traylor. These variations reflect the evolution of the English language and regional dialectal differences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Traylor families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Traylor 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. Essex leads with 29 Traylors recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.93x.

County Total Index
Essex 29 16.93x
Herefordshire 24 67.43x
Shropshire 10 13.34x
Durham 7 2.71x
Pembrokeshire 6 21.75x
Staffordshire 5 1.71x
Monmouthshire 2 3.19x
Radnorshire 2 28.57x
Somerset 2 1.43x
Devon 1 0.55x
Hampshire 1 0.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Tey in Essex leads with 9 Traylors recorded in 1881 and an index of 4285.71x.

Place Total Index
Great Tey 9 4285.71x
Brandon Byshottles 6 185.76x
Pembroke St Mary 6 169.01x
Stauntonon Arrow 6 6000.00x
Leintwardine 5 4166.67x
Little Tey 5 25000.00x
Titley 5 4166.67x
Walsall Foreign 5 33.05x
Leintwardine 4 1111.11x
West Ham 4 10.57x
Clun 3 566.04x
Colchester St Botolph 3 205.48x
Llanfair Waterdine 3 1764.71x
Wivenhoe 3 441.18x
Brilley 2 1666.67x
Kings Pyon 2 1538.46x
Long Ashton 2 289.86x
Panteg 2 202.02x
Brampton Bryan 1 769.23x
Colchester St Giles 1 59.17x
Dartmouth Townstall 1 135.14x
Eardisland 1 434.78x
East Donyland 1 243.90x
Farnborough 1 53.48x
Feering 1 434.78x
Knighton 1 175.44x
Lyonshall 1 384.62x
Presteigne 1 227.27x
South Weald 1 68.03x
Usworth 1 72.99x
Wakes Colne 1 666.67x
Yazor 1 1666.67x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 5
Ann 3
Elizth. 3
Fanny 3
Mary 3
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Maria 2
Amy 1
Anne 1
Bessie 1
Caroline 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Emily 1
Grace 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Hephzibah 1
Jennett 1
Jessie 1
Margaret 1
Ruth 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
Thomas 7
Frederick 5
William 5
Edwin 4
James 4
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Aaron 1
Abraham 1
Albert 1
Alexander 1
Charles 1
Harry 1
Jno. 1
Jonas 1
Page 1
Thos. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Traylor surname: questions and answers

How common was the Traylor surname in 1881?

In 1881, 89 people were recorded with the Traylor surname. That placed it at #21,091 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Traylor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 332 in 2016. That gives Traylor a modern rank of #13,706.

What does the Traylor surname mean?

An English occupational surname referring to a tailor or a person who worked as a cutter of cloth.

What does the Traylor map show?

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