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UK surname

Trythall

English locational surname derived from a place in Bedfordshire, possibly meaning "dweller at the third hall".

In the 1881 census there were 130 people recorded with the Trythall surname, ranking it #16,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, down from #16,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Illogan, Leek and Gwennap. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Oxfordshire and Medway.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trythall is 130 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 23.1%.

1881 census count

130

Ranked #16,911

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

1881

130 bearers

Map years

6

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trythall had 130 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 130 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trythall surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Trythall surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trythall 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 105 #16,618
1861 historical 95 #21,768
1881 historical 130 #16,911
1891 historical 124 #20,818
1901 historical 123 #20,248
1911 historical 109 #21,611
1997 modern 89 #28,490
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 110 #26,412
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 91 #30,431
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Trythalls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Illogan, Leek, Gwennap, Camborne and Croydon, Battersea (Penge), Sanderstead. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Oxfordshire, Medway and Copeland. 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 Illogan Cornwall
2 Leek Staffordshire
3 Gwennap Cornwall
4 Camborne Cornwall
5 Croydon, Battersea (Penge), Sanderstead Surrey

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rhondda Cynon Taf 008 Rhondda Cynon Taf
2 South Oxfordshire 011 South Oxfordshire
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 013 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 Medway 029 Medway
5 Copeland 004 Copeland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trythall

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trythall

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Trythall is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trythall is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Trythall falls in decile 8 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 Trythall 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 Trythall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Trythall

The surname Trythall is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "tred" meaning to tread or walk, and "halh" meaning a nook or corner of land. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a secluded or remote area, perhaps accessible only by a well-trodden path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tredehale." This entry refers to a landowner in the county of Wiltshire, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 13th century, the name evolved to its more modern spelling, with records showing variations such as "Tredehall" and "Tredyall." During this period, the Trythall family was known to have holdings in the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire.

A notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Trythall, a prominent landowner and knight who was born in Somerset in the late 14th century. He played a role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of Lancaster.

Another historical figure of note was William Trythall, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of Bristol in the 16th century. He was involved in the thriving trade between England and the Mediterranean region during the reign of Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the Trythall name can be found in parish records from the village of Chipping Sodbury in Gloucestershire. One such record from 1642 mentions a Thomas Trythall, who was a yeoman farmer in the area.

During the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of England, including the county of Devon. Here, a family of Trythalls were prominent landowners and benefactors in the town of Tiverton. One member, Richard Trythall (1712-1789), was a renowned philanthropist who donated funds for the establishment of a local school.

As the centuries passed, the Trythall surname continued to be found in various locations across England, with individuals from different walks of life bearing the name. While not a particularly common surname, it has persisted as a part of the country's rich tapestry of family names, each with its own unique history and origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trythall families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trythall 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 92 Trythalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.09x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 92 64.09x
Devon 14 5.30x
Staffordshire 11 2.57x
Surrey 10 1.62x
Lancashire 2 0.13x
Derbyshire 1 0.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camborne in Cornwall leads with 47 Trythalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 795.26x.

Place Total Index
Camborne 47 795.26x
Madron Penzance 13 249.04x
Croydon 10 29.16x
Gwennap 7 258.30x
Leek Lowe 7 123.02x
Plymouth St Andrew 7 34.43x
Plymstock 6 434.78x
Illogan 5 131.58x
Cheddleton 4 444.44x
Ludgvan 4 350.88x
Bodmin 3 126.58x
Crowan 3 263.16x
Liskeard 3 125.00x
St Stithians 3 379.75x
Gulval 2 217.39x
Kirkdale 2 7.90x
Madron 2 172.41x
Exeter Heavitree 1 50.76x
Glossop Dale 1 10.75x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 14
Mary 9
Jane 5
Margaret 3
Minnie 3
Annie 2
Bessie 2
Catherine 2
Celia 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Mabel 2
Rosina 2
Ann 1
Beatrice 1
C. 1
Christian 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Elizebeth 1
Ellen 1
Harriet 1
Ida 1
Johannah 1
Lilla 1
Louise 1
Lucy 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Sarrah 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 19
John 8
James 5
Charles 3
Alfred 2
Edward 2
Francis 2
Henry 2
Horace 2
Thomas 2
Anthony 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Howard 1
Hy. 1
Jno. 1
Jno.R. 1
Joseph 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Trythall surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trythall surname in 1881?

In 1881, 130 people were recorded with the Trythall surname. That placed it at #16,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trythall surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Trythall a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Trythall surname mean?

English locational surname derived from a place in Bedfordshire, possibly meaning "dweller at the third hall".

What does the Trythall map show?

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