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UK surname

Treadaway

A locative surname derived from a place name meaning "path" or "trodden way."

In the 1881 census there were 159 people recorded with the Treadaway surname, ranking it #14,935 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 215, ranked #18,670, down from #14,935 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Acton, Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Somerset, Blaby and East Northamptonshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Treadaway is 268 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 35.2%.

1881 census count

159

Ranked #14,935

Modern count

215

2016, ranked #18,670

Peak year

1998

268 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Treadaway had 159 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,935 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 215 in 2016, ranked #18,670.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 251 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Treadaway surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Treadaway surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Treadaway 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 109 #16,212
1861 historical 118 #18,512
1881 historical 159 #14,935
1891 historical 197 #15,101
1901 historical 223 #14,134
1911 historical 251 #12,870
1997 modern 262 #14,814
1998 modern 268 #14,978
1999 modern 262 #15,308
2000 modern 246 #15,914
2001 modern 234 #16,205
2002 modern 242 #16,186
2003 modern 229 #16,601
2004 modern 224 #16,918
2005 modern 213 #17,435
2006 modern 215 #17,441
2007 modern 211 #17,856
2008 modern 211 #17,997
2009 modern 228 #17,486
2010 modern 239 #17,280
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 222 #17,921
2013 modern 221 #18,252
2014 modern 227 #18,029
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 215 #18,670

Geography

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Where Treadaways are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Acton, Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, London parishes and St Pancras. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to West Somerset, Blaby, East Northamptonshire and Hounslow. 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 Acton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 London parishes London 1
4 London parishes London 3
5 St Pancras London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 West Somerset 002 West Somerset
2 Blaby 005 Blaby
3 East Northamptonshire 003 East Northamptonshire
4 West Somerset 001 West Somerset
5 Hounslow 003 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Treadaway

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Treadaway

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Treadaway surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Treadaway household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Treadaway is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Treadaway 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

Treadaway falls in decile 5 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 Treadaway 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Treadaway

The surname Treadaway is of English origin, originating in the counties of Somerset and Devon in the southwest of England during the late medieval period. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "tred" meaning path or track, and "awa" meaning away or from, likely referring to someone who lived near a footpath or remote track.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327, where a John Tredaway is listed. The variant spelling Trydway is also found in records from the same county in the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Treadaway began appearing in parish registers and other records across the West Country of England, particularly in Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Notable examples include Richard Treadaway, born in Bicknoller, Somerset in 1562, and William Treadaway, baptized in Tiverton, Devon in 1589.

The Treadaway surname is also associated with several place names in the region, such as Treadaway Farm in the parish of Uffculme, Devon, and Treadaway Lane in the village of West Monkton, Somerset, further reinforcing its locational origins.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Treadaway, a merchant and landowner from Exeter, Devon, who lived in the early 17th century. He was involved in the wool trade and held significant property in the city.

Another notable figure was Captain Thomas Treadaway, born in Somerset in 1642, who served in the English Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and was commended for his bravery in battle.

In the 18th century, the Treadaway family had established itself as prominent landowners and farmers in the West Country. Elizabeth Treadaway, born in 1723 in Somerset, was a renowned botanist and herbalist who contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants in the region.

During the 19th century, the Treadaway name spread beyond the West Country as family members migrated to other parts of England and abroad. One such individual was William Treadaway, born in Devon in 1810, who was a pioneering engineer and inventor, credited with developing early steam-powered agricultural machinery.

Overall, the surname Treadaway has a rich history rooted in the rural landscapes of southwestern England, with its earliest known bearers documented as far back as the 14th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Treadaway families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Treadaway 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. Middlesex leads with 104 Treadaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.66x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 104 6.66x
Surrey 33 4.34x
Kent 10 1.88x
Buckinghamshire 3 3.18x
Warwickshire 3 0.76x
Essex 2 0.65x
Lancashire 1 0.05x
Oxfordshire 1 1.04x
Royal Navy 1 5.38x
Staffordshire 1 0.19x
Worcestershire 1 0.49x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Acton in Middlesex leads with 34 Treadaways recorded in 1881 and an index of 371.58x.

Place Total Index
Acton 34 371.58x
Lambeth 11 8.08x
Croydon 10 23.69x
Hammersmith London 10 26.01x
Bromley London 9 26.22x
Harefield 8 1000.00x
Hornsey 8 40.55x
Islington London 8 5.29x
Kensington London 5 5.76x
Kingston On Thames 5 27.37x
St George In East 5 47.08x
St Lawrence 5 136.61x
St Pancras London 5 3.98x
Aston 3 2.77x
Camberwell 3 3.01x
Cowley 3 1111.11x
Rochester St Margaret 3 53.48x
Beaconsfield 2 229.89x
Egham 2 42.83x
Paddington London 2 3.49x
Barnes 1 31.06x
Chelmsford 1 18.90x
Chelsea London 1 2.13x
Cowley 1 33.22x
Ealing 1 7.17x
Gillingham 1 9.11x
Handsworth 1 7.70x
Ickenham 1 476.19x
Isleworth 1 14.41x
Iver 1 81.97x
Kew 1 227.27x
Margate St John Baptist 1 10.26x
Rochford 1 111.11x
Royal Navy 1 6.29x
St George Hanover 1 4.91x
Tottenham 1 4.02x
Toxteth Park 1 1.59x
Westminster St John 1 5.26x
Worcester St Clement 1 76.92x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Treadaway surname: questions and answers

How common was the Treadaway surname in 1881?

In 1881, 159 people were recorded with the Treadaway surname. That placed it at #14,935 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Treadaway surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 215 in 2016. That gives Treadaway a modern rank of #18,670.

What does the Treadaway surname mean?

A locative surname derived from a place name meaning "path" or "trodden way."

What does the Treadaway map show?

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