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UK surname

Yandell

Derived from a place name meaning "Yann's dell" or "Yann's valley" in Old English, referring to a person's residence.

In the 1881 census there were 155 people recorded with the Yandell surname, ranking it #15,174 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 270, ranked #15,913, down from #15,174 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster and Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Taunton Deane, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yandell is 277 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 74.2%.

1881 census count

155

Ranked #15,174

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

1911

277 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Yandell had 155 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,174 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 277 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Yandell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yandell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Yandell 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 118 #15,362
1861 historical 122 #18,036
1881 historical 155 #15,174
1891 historical 185 #15,803
1901 historical 209 #14,712
1911 historical 277 #12,067
1997 modern 254 #15,111
1998 modern 249 #15,720
1999 modern 248 #15,884
2000 modern 264 #15,191
2001 modern 257 #15,236
2002 modern 262 #15,327
2003 modern 260 #15,216
2004 modern 269 #14,955
2005 modern 273 #14,708
2006 modern 258 #15,402
2007 modern 268 #15,172
2008 modern 264 #15,468
2009 modern 274 #15,395
2010 modern 269 #15,935
2011 modern 257 #16,335
2012 modern 262 #16,001
2013 modern 261 #16,309
2014 modern 261 #16,421
2015 modern 264 #16,186
2016 modern 270 #15,913

Geography

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Where Yandells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster, Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841), Clifton and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Taunton Deane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Neath Port Talbot and Melton. 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 Bedminster Somerset
3 Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) Devon
4 Clifton Gloucestershire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Taunton Deane 001 Taunton Deane
2 Bristol 047 Bristol, City of
3 South Gloucestershire 030 South Gloucestershire
4 Neath Port Talbot 020 Neath Port Talbot
5 Melton 006 Melton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yandell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Yandell

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Yandell is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yandell 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

Yandell falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Yandell

The surname Yandell is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Somerset, during the medieval period. Its earliest roots can be traced back to the Old English words "geat" meaning "gate" and "hyll" meaning "hill," suggesting that the name may have been derived from a topographic feature such as a hill near a gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yandell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, including "Yandhyll" and "Yandhill," indicating its connection to a specific location or landmark.

In the 13th century, records indicate the presence of a family with the surname Yandell residing in the village of Yatton, near Bristol. This village's name is derived from the Old English words "geat" and "tun," meaning "gate town," further reinforcing the connection between the Yandell surname and its geographical origins.

One notable individual bearing the Yandell surname was Sir John Yandell, a prominent landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377). Sir John Yandell was mentioned in several historical documents, including royal charters and land grants, cementing his place in the annals of English history.

Another individual of note was William Yandell (1566-1628), a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Wonersh in Surrey. Yandell was known for his extensive biblical knowledge and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Yandell family migrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia and Kentucky. One of the most prominent figures from this branch was Wilson Yandell (1782-1856), a physician and educator who co-founded the Louisville Medical Institute, which later became the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Throughout the centuries, the Yandell surname has been documented in various forms, including Yandall, Yandle, and Yandal, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in earlier times. Despite these variations, the core essence of the name and its historical roots remain intact, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of English heritage and the stories woven into family names.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Yandell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Yandell 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. Somerset leads with 41 Yandells recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.42x.

County Total Index
Somerset 41 16.42x
Gloucestershire 37 12.16x
Devon 34 10.53x
Surrey 16 2.12x
Middlesex 15 0.97x
Cornwall 5 2.85x
Carmarthenshire 4 6.12x
Royal Navy 4 21.65x
Essex 1 0.33x
Kent 1 0.19x
Wiltshire 1 0.73x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 14 Yandells recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.35x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 14 10.35x
Bedminster 12 51.15x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 11 38.41x
Clifton 10 65.02x
Stoke Damerel 10 44.25x
Bradninch 7 769.23x
Wellington 7 206.49x
Hackney London 6 6.90x
Bristol Temple 5 250.00x
Taunton St Mary 5 109.17x
Bristol St James St Paul 4 39.45x
East Stonehouse 4 62.89x
Exeter St Edmund 4 571.43x
Llanelly 4 27.17x
Royal Navy 4 25.32x
St Luke London 4 16.08x
Taunton St James 4 109.89x
Wilton 4 615.38x
Berkeley Alkington 3 1304.35x
Bishops Lydeard 3 468.75x
Islington London 3 2.00x
Camberwell 2 2.02x
Ipplepen 2 454.55x
Plymouth Charles The 2 14.06x
St Clement Danes 2 79.68x
St Germans 2 163.93x
Stoke Climsland 2 178.57x
West Buckland 2 416.67x
Witheridge 2 370.37x
Bampton 1 101.01x
Bishops Hull 1 123.46x
Bristol St Augustine 1 20.37x
Bristol St Paul In 1 12.35x
Crewkerne 1 37.74x
East Ham 1 17.61x
Exeter Holy Trinity 1 78.74x
Faversham 1 19.80x
St Austell 1 16.67x
Stapleton 1 17.33x
Stoke St Mary 1 833.33x
Swindon 1 9.40x
Tiverton 1 17.99x
Westbury On Trym 1 9.70x
Worle 1 196.08x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 13
Elizabeth 9
Alice 8
Emma 7
Emily 6
Ann 5
Annie 3
Florence 3
Hannah 3
Jane 3
Amy 2
Bessie 2
Eliza 2
Isabelle 2
Lousia 2
Beatrice 1
Edith 1
Elizebeth 1
Ellen 1
Eveline 1
Fanny 1
Georgina 1
Harriet 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Margeret 1
Martha 1
Rachell 1
Rose 1
Rosellen 1
Rosina 1
Sarah 1
Selina 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 10
James 6
William 6
Robert 5
Thomas 5
Albert 4
Edward 4
Benjamin 3
Samuel 3
Charles 2
Christopher 2
Frederick 2
George 2
Henry 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Dan 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Geo.E. 1
Horace 1
Joseph 1
Martin 1
Philip 1
Tom 1
W. 1

FAQ

Yandell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Yandell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 155 people were recorded with the Yandell surname. That placed it at #15,174 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Yandell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Yandell a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Yandell surname mean?

Derived from a place name meaning "Yann's dell" or "Yann's valley" in Old English, referring to a person's residence.

What does the Yandell map show?

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