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UK surname

Tresidder

A Cornish habitational name referring to a resident of a homestead near a crossroads.

In the 1881 census there were 451 people recorded with the Tresidder surname, ranking it #7,313 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 375, ranked #12,457, down from #7,313 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Stithians, Mabe and Wendron. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tresidder is 469 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 16.9%.

1881 census count

451

Ranked #7,313

Modern count

375

2016, ranked #12,457

Peak year

1891

469 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tresidder had 451 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,313 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 375 in 2016, ranked #12,457.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 469 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tresidder surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tresidder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tresidder 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 314 #7,361
1861 historical 378 #6,761
1881 historical 451 #7,313
1891 historical 469 #7,813
1901 historical 448 #8,735
1911 historical 469 #8,232
1997 modern 316 #13,080
1998 modern 336 #12,889
1999 modern 334 #13,022
2000 modern 318 #13,415
2001 modern 308 #13,519
2002 modern 323 #13,325
2003 modern 328 #13,026
2004 modern 325 #13,161
2005 modern 314 #13,403
2006 modern 326 #13,128
2007 modern 334 #13,036
2008 modern 350 #12,694
2009 modern 362 #12,637
2010 modern 375 #12,568
2011 modern 371 #12,546
2012 modern 378 #12,216
2013 modern 376 #12,472
2014 modern 380 #12,449
2015 modern 381 #12,345
2016 modern 375 #12,457

Geography

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Where Tresidders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Stithians, Mabe, Wendron, Gluvias and Gwennap. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall. 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 Stithians Cornwall
2 Mabe Cornwall
3 Wendron Cornwall
4 Gluvias Cornwall
5 Gwennap Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 052 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 059 Cornwall
3 Cornwall 061 Cornwall
4 Cornwall 053 Cornwall
5 Cornwall 067 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tresidder

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tresidder

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tresidder, 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 Tresidder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tresidder 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tresidder is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Tresidder is most concentrated in decile 9 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tresidder 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tresidder 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tresidder

The surname Tresidder originated in Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Cornish place name Tresidder, which means "the dwelling at the water's edge" or "the dwelling by the river bank." This place name is composed of the Cornish elements "tre" meaning homestead or settlement, and "sidder" meaning a small stream or rivulet.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tresidder can be found in 13th-century Cornish records, where it appears in various spellings such as Tresyder, Tresyder, and Tressider. These early records suggest that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a small stream or river bank.

In the 16th century, the Tresidder surname was documented in the Cornish subsidy rolls, which were tax records. These records provide evidence of the name's continued presence in Cornwall during this period.

One notable historical figure bearing the Tresidder name was Richard Tresidder (1505-1581), a Cornish landowner and member of the gentry. He was recorded as holding estates in the parishes of Newlyn and Paul, near Penzance.

Another significant individual was John Tresidder (1663-1733), a Cornish clergyman and writer. He authored several religious works, including "The Cornish Catechism" and "The Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist," which were published in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Captain Samuel Tresidder (1803-1880) was a prominent Cornish shipmaster and ship owner. He was involved in the coastal trade and commanded vessels sailing between Cornwall and other parts of England.

The Tresidder surname also appeared in historical records related to the mining industry in Cornwall. For example, James Tresidder (1818-1892) was a Cornish mine agent and manager who oversaw several tin and copper mines in the region.

Another notable figure was William Tresidder (1867-1942), a Cornish artist and painter known for his landscapes and seascapes depicting the rugged beauty of Cornwall. He was a member of the Newlyn School of artists and exhibited his works widely during his lifetime.

While the Tresidder surname is still found predominantly in Cornwall and the surrounding areas, it has also spread to other parts of England and beyond. However, the historical records and individuals mentioned above highlight the name's deep roots in the Cornish region and its association with the local landscape and industries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tresidder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tresidder 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. Cornwall leads with 411 Tresidders recorded in 1881 and an index of 82.52x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 411 82.52x
Glamorgan 11 1.44x
Devon 7 0.76x
Somerset 7 0.99x
Hampshire 5 0.55x
Middlesex 4 0.09x
Surrey 4 0.19x
Kent 2 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wendron in Cornwall leads with 112 Tresidders recorded in 1881 and an index of 1618.50x.

Place Total Index
Wendron 112 1618.50x
Camborne 31 151.07x
Falmouth 31 175.84x
Constantine 25 862.07x
St Gluvias Penryn 23 576.44x
Madron Penzance 17 93.87x
Redruth 17 120.65x
Illogan 13 98.56x
Mabe 12 1176.47x
St Stithians 11 400.00x
Swansea Town 11 17.52x
Crowan 9 227.85x
Perranarworthal 9 542.17x
Sithney 9 178.93x
Budock 8 213.33x
Gwennap 8 85.11x
Helston 8 154.44x
Perranzabuloe 8 186.05x
Phillack 8 124.42x
St Gluvias 8 286.74x
Padstow 6 181.27x
St Enoder 6 355.03x
Southampton St Michael 5 168.35x
St Ervan 5 847.46x
Wellington 5 52.08x
Calstock 4 40.94x
Kenwyn 3 23.04x
Manaccan 3 555.56x
Mawgan In Meneage 3 230.77x
Saltash 3 77.72x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 3.39x
Bathwick 2 25.51x
Madron 2 49.75x
Milton In Milton 2 31.35x
Paul 2 22.10x
St Ives 2 20.51x
St Marylebone London 2 0.85x
Stoke Damerel 2 3.12x
Camberwell 1 0.36x
Compton Gifford 1 34.84x
Exeter Heavitree 1 14.64x
Gwinear 1 42.37x
Kensington London 1 0.41x
Liskeard 1 12.00x
Littleham 1 14.93x
Mylor 1 29.94x
Shoreditch London 1 0.52x
St Keverne 1 36.50x
Tamerton Foliott 1 56.82x
Tregoney St James 1 108.70x
Yealmpton 1 70.92x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 42
Mary 31
Jane 13
Ann 11
Eliza 10
Grace 8
Ellen 7
Annie 6
Emma 6
Harriet 6
Sarah 6
Emily 5
Charlotte 3
Harriett 3
Julia 3
Margaret 3
Susan 3
Alice 2
Amy 2
Beatrice 2
Bessie 2
Catherine 2
Clara 2
Elizth. 2
Ethel 2
Fanny 2
Johana 2
Lilian 2
Louisa 2
Maria 2
Matilda 2
Minnie 2
Alberta 1
Belinda 1
Bertha 1
Cathrine 1
Charity 1
E.A. 1
Edith 1
Elizth.E. 1
Emeline 1
Esther 1
Etty 1
Hatty 1
Joanna 1
Johanna 1
K.E.E. 1
Laura 1
Lavinia 1
Violetta 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 46
William 33
Thomas 25
James 18
Joseph 8
Martin 7
Samuel 6
Robert 5
Edward 4
Nicholas 4
Richard 3
Walter 3
Charles 2
Ernest 2
Fred 2
Harry 2
Henry 2
Humphrey 2
Simon 2
Thos. 2
Willm. 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Benjn. 1
Charley 1
Edgar 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
Fredrick 1
George 1
Herbert 1
Howard 1
Hugh 1
Inkerman 1
J. 1
Jabez 1
Jas.H. 1
Laurence 1
M. 1
Phillip 1
Richd. 1
Solomon 1
Stephen 1
T. 1
Theodore 1
Thos.H. 1
W. 1

FAQ

Tresidder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tresidder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 451 people were recorded with the Tresidder surname. That placed it at #7,313 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tresidder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 375 in 2016. That gives Tresidder a modern rank of #12,457.

What does the Tresidder surname mean?

A Cornish habitational name referring to a resident of a homestead near a crossroads.

What does the Tresidder map show?

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