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UK surname

Vigars

In the 1881 census there were 97 people recorded with the Vigars surname, ranking it #20,127 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #20,127 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Buckland Monachorum, Mary Tavy and Broughton Astley, Croft. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vigars is 103 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.5%.

1881 census count

97

Ranked #20,127

Modern count

47

2016, ranked #35,069

Peak year

1891

103 bearers

Map years

1

1891 to 1891

Key insights

  • Vigars had 97 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,127 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016, ranked #35,069.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 103 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Vigars surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vigars surname density by area, 1891 census.

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Timeline

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Vigars 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 75 #20,268
1861 historical 93 #22,009
1881 historical 97 #20,127
1891 historical 103 #23,558
1901 historical 93 #23,689
1911 historical 86 #24,243
1997 modern 58 #31,831
1998 modern 56 #32,313
1999 modern 55 #32,561
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 53 #32,674
2002 modern 54 #32,927
2003 modern 54 #32,990
2004 modern 57 #32,968
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 55 #33,965
2008 modern 53 #34,315
2009 modern 54 #34,431
2010 modern 53 #34,654
2011 modern 59 #34,265
2012 modern 59 #34,352
2013 modern 59 #34,435
2014 modern 55 #34,649
2015 modern 52 #34,775
2016 modern 47 #35,069

Geography

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Where Vigars' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Buckland Monachorum, Mary Tavy, Broughton Astley, Croft, Tavistock. Whitechurch, St Peter Tavy and Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Buckland Monachorum Devon
2 Mary Tavy Devon
3 Broughton Astley, Croft Leicestershire
4 Tavistock. Whitechurch, St Peter Tavy Devon
5 Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vigars

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

Recent female names

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Recent male names

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Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vigars

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Vigars surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Vigars household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Vigars is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. 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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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vigars is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Vigars families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Vigars 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. Devon leads with 64 Vigars' recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.50x.

County Total Index
Devon 64 32.50x
Hampshire 7 3.61x
Monmouthshire 7 10.24x
Lancashire 4 0.36x
Staffordshire 4 1.25x
Surrey 3 0.65x
Cardiganshire 2 8.67x
Shropshire 2 2.45x
Cornwall 1 0.93x
Middlesex 1 0.11x
Somerset 1 0.66x
Yorkshire 1 0.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lamerton in Devon leads with 24 Vigars' recorded in 1881 and an index of 6486.49x.

Place Total Index
Lamerton 24 6486.49x
Tavistock 21 937.50x
Buckland Monachorum 9 2142.86x
Llanwenarth Citra 7 7777.78x
Portsea 7 18.42x
Tormoham 7 84.03x
Stoke Upon Trent 3 8.86x
West Derby 3 9.14x
Aberystwith 2 100.50x
Edgmond 2 222.22x
Lambeth 2 2.42x
Audley 1 31.65x
Barnes 1 51.28x
Bideford 1 47.39x
Holy Trinity 1 4.43x
Madron Penzance 1 25.71x
Marytavy 1 344.83x
Mile End Old Town 1 6.70x
North Meols 1 9.10x
Walcot 1 12.33x
Walkhampton 1 526.32x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Elizabeth 4
Grace 3
Ann 2
Bessie 2
Ellen 2
Emily 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Anna 1
Blanche 1
Caroline 1
Elizaebeth 1
Emma 1
Eva 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Laura 1
Martha 1
Melon 1
Minnie 1
Sarah 1
Selina 1
Thirza 1
Tilly 1
Wilmot 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Vigars surname: questions and answers

How common was the Vigars surname in 1881?

In 1881, 97 people were recorded with the Vigars surname. That placed it at #20,127 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Vigars surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Vigars a modern rank of #35,069.

What does the Vigars map show?

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