UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to a person who performed a service or task on a weekly basis.
In the 1881 census there were 118 people recorded with the Weekly surname, ranking it #17,935 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 76, ranked #33,304, down from #17,935 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wandsworth, London parishes and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Weekly is 118 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 35.6%.
1881 census count
118
Ranked #17,935
Modern count
76
2016, ranked #33,304
Peak year
1881
118 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Weekly surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Weekly surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 96 | #21,648 |
| 1881 | historical | 118 | #17,935 |
| 1891 | historical | 106 | #23,105 |
| 1901 | historical | 99 | #22,999 |
| 1911 | historical | 117 | #20,757 |
| 1997 | modern | 88 | #28,611 |
| 1998 | modern | 89 | #29,026 |
| 1999 | modern | 94 | #28,593 |
| 2000 | modern | 85 | #29,598 |
| 2001 | modern | 82 | #29,714 |
| 2002 | modern | 83 | #30,070 |
| 2003 | modern | 80 | #30,425 |
| 2004 | modern | 79 | #30,799 |
| 2005 | modern | 84 | #30,359 |
| 2006 | modern | 78 | #31,385 |
| 2007 | modern | 78 | #31,748 |
| 2008 | modern | 79 | #31,957 |
| 2009 | modern | 80 | #32,277 |
| 2010 | modern | 80 | #32,670 |
| 2011 | modern | 83 | #32,336 |
| 2012 | modern | 73 | #33,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 75 | #33,409 |
| 2014 | modern | 79 | #33,205 |
| 2015 | modern | 76 | #33,351 |
| 2016 | modern | 76 | #33,304 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wandsworth, London parishes, Battersea, Lambeth and St Marylebone. 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.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandsworth | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Weekly surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Weekly, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Weekly surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Weekly household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Weekly 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.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Weekly is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Weekly, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Weekly has its origins in England, and it first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "wic," which means a dwelling or a farm. It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived on a small farm or a rural settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weekly can be found in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire from the year 1297, where a person named John Wykhely is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.
During the 14th century, the name Weekly appears in various historical documents, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1327, where a certain William Wikely is recorded. This suggests that the name was present in different regions of England.
In the 15th century, the surname Weekly was further documented in the Hearth Tax Rolls for Oxfordshire in 1438, which lists a Thomas Wikley. This record demonstrates the name's continued presence and slight variations in spelling.
Notable individuals with the surname Weekly include:
1. Robert Weekly (c. 1585-1665), an English clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Banbury and wrote several religious works. 2. Edward Weekly (1624-1680), an English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Peterborough in the 1660s. 3. Mary Weekly (1692-1768), an English diarist and writer whose personal journals provide valuable insights into the daily life and customs of the 18th century. 4. William Weekly (1738-1814), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. 5. John Weekly (1807-1892), a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era, including the town hall in Guildford, Surrey.
Throughout history, the surname Weekly has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Weekley in Northamptonshire, Wickley in Hampshire, and Wickley Bank in Warwickshire. These place names likely share a common origin with the surname, reflecting the connection between people and the places they inhabited.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Weekly surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 41 Weeklys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.31x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 41 | 7.31x |
| Middlesex | 25 | 2.17x |
| Northamptonshire | 23 | 21.25x |
| Kent | 7 | 1.78x |
| Cambridgeshire | 4 | 5.49x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 4.31x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 1.50x |
| Huntingdonshire | 3 | 13.13x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 1.53x |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1.09x |
| Sussex | 2 | 1.03x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 1.20x |
| Montgomeryshire | 1 | 3.79x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.09x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ringstead in Northamptonshire leads with 17 Weeklys recorded in 1881 and an index of 4473.68x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ringstead | 17 | 4473.68x |
| Battersea | 16 | 37.78x |
| Lambeth | 14 | 13.95x |
| Harmondsworth | 9 | 1267.61x |
| Wandsworth | 7 | 63.18x |
| Greenwich | 6 | 32.75x |
| Hornsey | 4 | 27.47x |
| Kensington London | 4 | 6.25x |
| St Andrewthe Less | 4 | 48.02x |
| Horton | 3 | 882.35x |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 3 | 15.58x |
| Raunds | 3 | 272.73x |
| Camberwell | 2 | 2.72x |
| Great Doddington | 2 | 869.57x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 7.05x |
| Hilton | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Southwark Christchurch | 2 | 37.11x |
| St Martin In Fields | 2 | 29.03x |
| Stratton | 2 | 281.69x |
| Aberystruth | 1 | 13.64x |
| Alconbury | 1 | 370.37x |
| Beckenham | 1 | 19.49x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.00x |
| Bettws | 1 | 434.78x |
| Boston | 1 | 17.92x |
| Clayton | 1 | 136.99x |
| Islington London | 1 | 0.90x |
| Mayfield | 1 | 86.96x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 6.73x |
| Spalding | 1 | 27.40x |
| St Giles In Fields | 1 | 25.19x |
| Wellingborough | 1 | 18.38x |
| Westminster St | 1 | 23.58x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Weekly surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Jane | 4 |
| Mary | 4 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Emma | 3 |
| Sarah | 3 |
| Sophia | 3 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Ellenor | 2 |
| Louisa | 2 |
| Margaret | 2 |
| Susan | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Constance | 1 |
| Deseme | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Louise | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Maud | 1 |
| Olive | 1 |
| Racheal | 1 |
| Rosina | 1 |
| Violet | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Weekly surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Weekly households.
FAQ
In 1881, 118 people were recorded with the Weekly surname. That placed it at #17,935 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 76 in 2016. That gives Weekly a modern rank of #33,304.
An English occupational surname referring to a person who performed a service or task on a weekly basis.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Weekly bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.