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UK surname

Uzzell

An English locational surname derived from Uzzell, a place in Hampshire.

In the 1881 census there were 259 people recorded with the Uzzell surname, ranking it #10,808 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 538, ranked #9,457, up from #10,808 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Swindon, Lyddington and Cheltenham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stroud, Swindon and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Uzzell is 546 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 107.7%.

1881 census count

259

Ranked #10,808

Modern count

538

2016, ranked #9,457

Peak year

2012

546 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Uzzell had 259 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,808 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 538 in 2016, ranked #9,457.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 479 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Uzzell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Uzzell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Uzzell 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 89 #18,446
1861 historical 102 #20,797
1881 historical 259 #10,808
1891 historical 325 #10,426
1901 historical 406 #9,393
1911 historical 479 #8,088
1997 modern 513 #9,138
1998 modern 517 #9,357
1999 modern 527 #9,277
2000 modern 511 #9,468
2001 modern 506 #9,382
2002 modern 524 #9,338
2003 modern 506 #9,404
2004 modern 506 #9,437
2005 modern 514 #9,262
2006 modern 526 #9,124
2007 modern 536 #9,068
2008 modern 525 #9,286
2009 modern 539 #9,313
2010 modern 542 #9,461
2011 modern 544 #9,358
2012 modern 546 #9,221
2013 modern 541 #9,459
2014 modern 545 #9,461
2015 modern 542 #9,436
2016 modern 538 #9,457

Geography

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Where Uzzells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Swindon, Lyddington, Cheltenham, Kempsford and Christian Malford, Bremhill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stroud, Swindon and Wiltshire. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Swindon, Lyddington Wiltshire
3 Cheltenham Gloucestershire
4 Kempsford Gloucestershire
5 Christian Malford, Bremhill Wiltshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stroud 005 Stroud
2 Swindon 001 Swindon
3 Wiltshire 001 Wiltshire
4 Swindon 005 Swindon
5 Stroud 013 Stroud

Forenames

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First names often paired with Uzzell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Uzzell

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Uzzell is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Uzzell is most concentrated in decile 4 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

Uzzell falls in decile 10 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Uzzell 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 Uzzell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Uzzell

The surname Uzzell has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Ughtred," which was composed of the elements "uhtra" (meaning terrific or formidable) and "raed" (meaning counsel or advice). Over time, this name evolved into various spellings, including Ughtred, Ughtrid, Uthred, and eventually Uzzell.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Uzzell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named "Ughtredus" in the county of Somerset. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval records and charters, often associated with places like Uzzell Street in Somerset and Uzzell Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely originated from individuals with the surname Uzzell who owned or resided in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Uzzell. One of the earliest was Sir Thomas Uzzell (c. 1370-1445), a prominent member of the gentry in Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in local governance during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

Another prominent figure was John Uzzell (1664-1744), an English merchant and philanthropist. He made a substantial fortune in the wool trade and donated generously to various charitable causes, including the founding of a school in his hometown of Crewkerne, Somerset.

In the 19th century, Henry Uzzell (1825-1898) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in the South West of England, including churches, schools, and public halls.

The name also has connections to literary figures, such as Katharine Uzzell (1921-2011), an American author and academic who wrote extensively on English literature and language.

Additionally, William Uzzell (1892-1975) was a British athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, participating in the marathon event.

While the surname Uzzell has evolved over centuries, it has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the South West of England, where many of its earliest recorded instances can be traced. The name's origins in Old English personal names and its association with various place names reflect its deep-rooted history in the region.

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1881 census detail

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Uzzell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Uzzell 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. Gloucestershire leads with 130 Uzzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.14x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 130 26.14x
Wiltshire 48 21.40x
Herefordshire 16 15.39x
Berkshire 15 7.88x
Middlesex 7 0.28x
Nottinghamshire 6 1.76x
Surrey 6 0.49x
Monmouthshire 5 2.73x
Oxfordshire 5 3.19x
Glamorgan 4 0.91x
Lancashire 4 0.13x
Worcestershire 4 1.21x
Somerset 3 0.73x
Staffordshire 3 0.35x
Derbyshire 2 0.50x
Hertfordshire 1 0.57x
Warwickshire 1 0.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cirencester in Gloucestershire leads with 18 Uzzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 267.46x.

Place Total Index
Cirencester 18 267.46x
Christian Malford 16 2352.94x
Chaddleworth 14 3888.89x
Old Sodbury 11 1774.19x
Cheltenham 10 26.06x
Compton Abdale 9 5000.00x
Kempsford 9 1250.00x
Ashton Keynes 8 963.86x
Gloucester St John Baptist 8 249.22x
Whitney 8 3478.26x
Rodborough 7 291.67x
Ross 7 169.08x
Siddington 7 1666.67x
Kemble 6 1428.57x
Richmond 6 34.64x
Stonehouse 6 212.01x
Clifton 5 19.88x
Llanwenarth Citra 5 2173.91x
Ordsall 5 190.84x
Oxford St Thomas 5 68.40x
Poole Keynes 5 4166.67x
Westbury On Trym 5 29.67x
Cranham 4 1176.47x
Dodington 4 3076.92x
Merthyr Tydfil 4 9.43x
Minsterworth 4 1111.11x
Winterbourne 4 145.45x
Castle Eaton 3 1071.43x
Hampton London 3 71.94x
Highworth 3 104.53x
Oaksey 3 810.81x
Owlpen 3 3000.00x
Paddington London 3 3.22x
Rendcombe 3 1666.67x
Wollaston 3 142.86x
Wolverhampton 3 4.56x
Fretherne 2 952.38x
Hawkesbury 2 118.34x
Liverpool 2 1.09x
Yeovil 2 24.13x
Alfreton 1 8.29x
Ampney Crucis 1 212.77x
Bedminster 1 2.61x
Caldecote 1 1111.11x
Charfield 1 204.08x
Clarborough 1 39.06x
Crudwell 1 153.85x
Daglingworth 1 344.83x
Derby St Peter 1 7.91x
Fulham London 1 2.72x
Hereford St Peter 1 35.97x
Horfield 1 19.96x
Kington St Michael 1 250.00x
Liddiard Millicent 1 129.87x
Maiseyhampton 1 344.83x
Newbury 1 16.39x
Prescot 1 18.38x
Rusholme 1 12.45x
Shipton Moyne 1 270.27x
Stratton 1 166.67x
Tytherington 1 256.41x
Watford 1 7.38x
Westport St Mary 1 61.35x
Withington 1 185.19x
Worcester All Sts 1 52.08x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 19
George 11
Charles 9
Thomas 8
John 7
Alfred 6
Stephen 5
Albert 4
Edwin 4
David 3
Edward 3
Frederick 3
Geo. 3
Benjamin 2
Chas. 2
Frank 2
Henry 2
Isaac 2
James 2
Jesse 2
Joseph 2
Robert 2
Aaron 1
Arthur 1
Benjm. 1
Cornelius 1
Daniel 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Geo.Edwin 1
Giles 1
Harry 1
Heber 1
Herbert 1
Jonathan 1
Lot 1
Maurice 1
Moses 1
Norman 1
Ralph 1
Reuben 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Uzzell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Uzzell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 259 people were recorded with the Uzzell surname. That placed it at #10,808 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Uzzell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 538 in 2016. That gives Uzzell a modern rank of #9,457.

What does the Uzzell surname mean?

An English locational surname derived from Uzzell, a place in Hampshire.

What does the Uzzell map show?

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