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UK surname

Wintle

An English locational surname derived from places in England named with the Old English elements "winn" meaning pasture or meadow and "hyll" meaning hill.

In the 1881 census there were 851 people recorded with the Wintle surname, ranking it #4,444 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,221, ranked #4,877, down from #4,444 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forest of Dean, Bristol and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Wintle is 1,346 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 43.5%.

1881 census count

851

Ranked #4,444

Modern count

1,221

2016, ranked #4,877

Peak year

1999

1,346 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Wintle had 851 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,444 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,221 in 2016, ranked #4,877.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,263 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Wintle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Wintle surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Wintle 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 571 #4,456
1861 historical 482 #5,418
1881 historical 851 #4,444
1891 historical 934 #4,431
1901 historical 1,137 #4,273
1911 historical 1,263 #3,766
1997 modern 1,236 #4,595
1998 modern 1,329 #4,463
1999 modern 1,346 #4,456
2000 modern 1,329 #4,482
2001 modern 1,298 #4,487
2002 modern 1,313 #4,534
2003 modern 1,248 #4,645
2004 modern 1,237 #4,681
2005 modern 1,203 #4,748
2006 modern 1,204 #4,757
2007 modern 1,208 #4,787
2008 modern 1,211 #4,808
2009 modern 1,241 #4,807
2010 modern 1,239 #4,912
2011 modern 1,231 #4,878
2012 modern 1,191 #4,945
2013 modern 1,203 #4,969
2014 modern 1,214 #4,965
2015 modern 1,219 #4,900
2016 modern 1,221 #4,877

Geography

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Where Wintles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Newland (Bream, Clearwell, Newland, Coleford), West Dean and East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Forest of Dean, Bristol, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Bridgend. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, Gloucestershire
4 Newland (Bream, Clearwell, Newland, Coleford), West Dean Monmouthshire
5 East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Forest of Dean 008 Forest of Dean
2 Forest of Dean 007 Forest of Dean
3 Bristol 045 Bristol, City of
4 Newcastle-under-Lyme 007 Newcastle-under-Lyme
5 Bridgend 008 Bridgend

Forenames

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First names often paired with Wintle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Wintle

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Wintle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Wintle household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Wintle is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Wintle is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Wintle falls in decile 9 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 Wintle 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Wintle

The surname Wintle originates from England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated in the West Midlands, particularly Gloucestershire. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name, specifically Wintle, a now-lost village in Gloucestershire.

Wintle is derived from the Old English words "wint" meaning "bent" or "winding" and "hyll" meaning "hill". Thus, it can be interpreted to mean "the winding hill". Over time, variations in the spelling of the name have been recorded, such as Wyntle and Wuntill, reflecting the phonetic spellings used in different historical periods.

Historical references to the name appear in early parish registers and legal documents. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of a John Wintle in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1327. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records, indicating that John Wintle owned property and had some degree of wealth.

Other early mentions include Richard Wintle, who is noted in the Register of the Freemen of the City of Gloucester in 1501. This suggests that people bearing the surname Wintle were recognized members of the community and had significant standing. Additionally, the Wintle family name appears in the Gloucestershire Visitation Records of 1623, which cataloged the heraldry and genealogy of notable families in the region.

One noted individual bearing this surname was Captain John Wintle, born in 1713, who served with distinction in the British Army and fought in several military campaigns. Another prominent figure was Joseph Wintle, an 18th-century philanthropist from Gloucestershire, born in 1750, who was remembered for his generous contributions to local charities.

In the 19th century, another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Wintle, born in 1838, who was an influential industrialist and played a major role in the development of the railway system in the West Midlands. Additionally, Samuel Wintle, born in 1805, was a well-known poet and master of the Gloucester Grammar School.

In literature, Charles Wintle, born in 1869, was an author of several historical texts and biographies, further contributing to the prominence of the surname. These historical figures illustrate the diversity of contributions made by individuals bearing the surname Wintle across various fields such as military, industry, education, and literature.

The Wintle surname, with its origins in a now-lost village, has a rich history and has been borne by many significant figures in English history. The continuity of the name and its association with various eminent personalities demonstrate its enduring legacy and significance.

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1881 census detail

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Wintle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Wintle 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 423 Wintles recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.01x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 423 26.01x
Middlesex 66 0.80x
Surrey 56 1.39x
Monmouthshire 44 7.34x
Somerset 42 3.15x
Lancashire 23 0.23x
Devon 22 1.27x
Herefordshire 18 5.29x
Kent 17 0.60x
Warwickshire 16 0.77x
Berkshire 15 2.41x
Yorkshire 14 0.17x
Glamorgan 13 0.90x
Wiltshire 10 1.36x
Worcestershire 10 0.92x
Essex 8 0.49x
Nottinghamshire 7 0.63x
Staffordshire 7 0.25x
Dorset 6 1.10x
Hampshire 5 0.29x
Oxfordshire 5 0.98x
Cheshire 4 0.22x
Channel Islands 3 1.22x
Leicestershire 3 0.33x
Pembrokeshire 3 1.14x
Sussex 3 0.21x
Cornwall 2 0.21x
Hertfordshire 2 0.35x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.20x
Rutland 1 1.64x
Shropshire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Dean in Gloucestershire leads with 97 Wintles recorded in 1881 and an index of 367.15x.

Place Total Index
West Dean 97 367.15x
Cheltenham 33 26.30x
Westbury On Severn 32 496.89x
Hackney London 27 5.81x
Bristol St James St Paul 23 42.42x
Westbury On Severn East 21 57.13x
Bedminster 19 15.15x
Gloucester Barton St Mary 15 50.40x
Trevethin 15 26.50x
Mitcheldean 14 693.07x
Bristol St Paul In 13 30.01x
Aston 12 2.08x
Atherton 12 33.51x
Bermondsey 12 4.86x
Beerferris 11 327.38x
Gloucester St Michael 11 295.70x
Newent 11 133.17x
Walcot 11 15.48x
Weston Super Mare 11 32.64x
Longhope 10 362.32x
Taynton 10 613.50x
Bristol St Augustine 9 34.30x
Great Faringdon 9 100.67x
Dursley 8 119.58x
Monmouth 8 50.35x
Rodbourne Cheney 8 141.34x
Ross 8 59.17x
West Ham 8 2.21x
Abergavenny 7 31.18x
Bristol St Michael 7 50.22x
Bristol Temple 7 65.36x
Clifton 7 8.51x
Croydon 7 3.12x
Gloucester Kingsholm St 7 115.32x
Lambeth 7 0.97x
Newington 7 2.29x
Wolstanton Knutton 7 40.96x
Worksop 7 21.12x
Beckenham 6 16.23x
Eastington 6 111.52x
Little Bolton 6 4.74x
Llantwit Vairdre 6 36.97x
Newbury 6 30.09x
St George Hanover 6 5.54x
Battersea 5 1.64x
Bromley London 5 2.74x
Linton In Newent 5 190.11x
Littlebredy 5 909.09x
Oxenhall 5 735.29x
Oxford St Aldate 5 92.76x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 3.00x
Tottington Lower End 5 10.70x
Westbury On Trym 5 9.08x
Aberystruth 4 7.57x
Birkenhead 4 2.74x
Bristol St George 4 5.32x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 4 2.61x
Brixham 4 20.00x
Chepstow 4 39.18x
Ealing 4 5.40x
Elberton 4 909.09x
Greenwich 4 3.03x
Kingston On Thames 4 4.12x
Newnham 4 95.69x
Peopleton 4 512.82x
Poplar London 4 2.56x
Prestbury 4 99.26x
Rotherham 4 8.64x
Sherford 4 350.88x
St Marylebone London 4 0.90x
Stonehouse 4 43.29x
Cardiff St Mary 3 3.77x
Gloucester St Catherine 3 65.50x
Hempstead 3 150.75x
Kimberworth 3 6.58x
Leicester St Margaret 3 1.34x
Lyndhurst 3 64.52x
St Helier 3 3.75x
Streatham 3 4.88x
Wheatenhurst 3 291.26x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 47
John 38
George 37
Henry 26
Charles 24
James 19
Thomas 18
Joseph 15
Alfred 12
Albert 11
Edward 10
Richard 10
Frederick 9
Arthur 7
Robert 7
Walter 7
Edwin 6
Ernest 6
Harry 6
Samuel 6
David 5
Francis 4
Frank 4
Tom 4
Herbert 3
Abraham 2
Anthony 2
Benjamin 2
Edmond 2
Elijah 2
Harold 2
Hubert 2
Joshua 2
Oliver 2
Percy 2
Thos. 2
Annie 1
Charley 1
Chas.W. 1
Collin 1
Colston 1
Elias 1
Enos 1
Eustace 1
Frederic 1
Isaac 1
Isaiah 1
Jesse 1
Jno. 1
Wm.Jno. 1

FAQ

Wintle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Wintle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 851 people were recorded with the Wintle surname. That placed it at #4,444 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Wintle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,221 in 2016. That gives Wintle a modern rank of #4,877.

What does the Wintle surname mean?

An English locational surname derived from places in England named with the Old English elements "winn" meaning pasture or meadow and "hyll" meaning hill.

What does the Wintle map show?

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