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UK surname

Tuohey

Irish surname transferred from a place name meaning "people from the house or residence on the hill."

In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Tuohey surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, up from #30,215 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Exeter, Preston and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuohey is 119 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 387.5%.

1881 census count

24

Ranked #30,215

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2015

119 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tuohey had 24 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,215 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 51 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Tuohey surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tuohey surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tuohey 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 24 #30,215
1891 historical 51 #30,158
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 109 #25,650
1998 modern 105 #26,822
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 108 #26,184
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 105 #26,940
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 107 #27,179
2007 modern 107 #27,557
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 111 #27,846
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 110 #29,028
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 119 #27,684
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Tuoheys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Exeter, Preston and Birmingham. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Exeter 013 Exeter
2 Preston 009 Preston
3 Exeter 007 Exeter
4 Birmingham 038 Birmingham
5 Exeter 004 Exeter

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tuohey

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tuohey

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Tuohey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Tuohey household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Tuohey 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

Tuohey is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Tuohey falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuohey 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Tuohey

The surname Tuohey is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name Ó Tuathghalain, which means "descendant of Tuathghalan." The name Tuathghalan itself is a compound word made up of "tuath," meaning "people," and "ghalán," meaning "green branch."

The Tuohey surname can be traced back to County Tipperary, Ireland, where it was first recorded in the 12th century. It is closely associated with the Dál gCais, a powerful dynasty that ruled much of Munster from the 10th to the 12th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Tuohey can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, including Ó Tuathghalain, Ó Tuathalain, and Ó Tuaghalaigh.

In the 16th century, the Tuohey family was prominent in the barony of Owney, County Tipperary. Several members of the family held positions of power and influence during this time, including Teige Tuohey, who served as a member of the Parliament of Ireland in 1585.

Another notable figure bearing the Tuohey surname was Cornelius Tuohey (1808-1876), an Irish-American Catholic priest who played a significant role in the establishment of the Catholic Church in New York City. He oversaw the construction of several churches and was instrumental in the founding of several Catholic institutions.

John Tuohey (1859-1935), a politician from Massachusetts, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1925. He was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and labor reforms.

In the field of sports, Patrick Tuohey (1901-1992) was a professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Robins (later known as the Dodgers) in the 1920s and 1930s.

Michael Tuohey (1837-1900), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the development of the city of Portland, Oregon. He was involved in various business ventures and was a generous supporter of Catholic institutions and charities.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Tuohey throughout history, reflecting the rich heritage and cultural significance of this Irish name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tuohey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuohey 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. Lancashire leads with 18 Tuoheys recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.48x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 18 6.48x
Northumberland 3 8.62x
Cornwall 1 3.78x
Royal Navy 1 35.84x
Surrey 1 0.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ormskirk in Lancashire leads with 11 Tuoheys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2075.47x.

Place Total Index
Ormskirk 11 2075.47x
Parr 6 606.06x
Tynemouth 3 161.29x
Aighton Bailey 1 769.23x
Lambeth 1 4.90x
Royal Navy 1 42.02x
St Just In Penwith 1 196.08x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Catherine 2
Mary 2
Jane 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 4
James 3
Michael 3
Peter 2
Edmund 1
Edward 1
Malack 1
Morris 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Tuohey households.

FAQ

Tuohey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tuohey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Tuohey surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tuohey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Tuohey a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Tuohey surname mean?

Irish surname transferred from a place name meaning "people from the house or residence on the hill."

What does the Tuohey map show?

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