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UK surname

Youd

A surname of English origin thought to have derived from a location name.

In the 1881 census there were 374 people recorded with the Youd surname, ranking it #8,364 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 521, ranked #9,701, down from #8,364 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hope, Wrexham and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Flintshire, Cheshire West and Chester and Cannock Chase.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Youd is 555 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 39.3%.

1881 census count

374

Ranked #8,364

Modern count

521

2016, ranked #9,701

Peak year

1999

555 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Youd had 374 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,364 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 521 in 2016, ranked #9,701.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 474 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Youd surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Youd surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Youd 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 234 #9,241
1861 historical 222 #10,993
1881 historical 374 #8,364
1891 historical 372 #9,386
1901 historical 399 #9,495
1911 historical 474 #8,162
1997 modern 523 #9,003
1998 modern 536 #9,099
1999 modern 555 #8,919
2000 modern 532 #9,181
2001 modern 518 #9,218
2002 modern 521 #9,363
2003 modern 518 #9,257
2004 modern 537 #9,015
2005 modern 523 #9,145
2006 modern 527 #9,106
2007 modern 526 #9,205
2008 modern 521 #9,342
2009 modern 531 #9,417
2010 modern 533 #9,595
2011 modern 538 #9,444
2012 modern 523 #9,555
2013 modern 533 #9,574
2014 modern 541 #9,517
2015 modern 538 #9,489
2016 modern 521 #9,701

Geography

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Where Youds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hope, Wrexham, Manchester, Lambeth and Tarvin (Tarvin), Priors Hay. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Flintshire, Cheshire West and Chester, Cannock Chase, The Vale of Glamorgan and Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Hope Denbighshire
2 Wrexham Denbighshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Tarvin (Tarvin), Priors Hay Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Flintshire 016 Flintshire
2 Cheshire West and Chester 002 Cheshire West and Chester
3 Cannock Chase 013 Cannock Chase
4 The Vale of Glamorgan 004 Vale of Glamorgan
5 Blackburn with Darwen 009 Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

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First names often paired with Youd

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Youd

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Youd, 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 Youd surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Youd 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, Youd 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

Youd is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Youd falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Youd is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Youd, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Youd

The surname Youd is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. This surname is believed to have originated in Cheshire and surrounding counties in England. The earliest recorded instances of the name Youd can be found as early as the 13th century, indicating its existence for several centuries in British history.

The name Youd likely derives from an old English word or perhaps a personal name. Medieval spelling variations were common; surnames were often spelled phonetically or according to local dialects. One early form of the surname could be found as "Youds" or "Youdes,” indicative of its fluid orthographic history. It's not uncommon to find even more rare variations in historical documents.

Records such as tax rolls, parish registers, and wills from Cheshire, Shropshire, and Lancashire counties commonly feature the surname Youd. One significant record is the 1327 "Subsidy Rolls of Cheshire," where a Robert Youde is mentioned, marking one of the earliest examples of the name in written history.

Notable historical bearers of the surname include William Youd, born in Cheshire in 1458 and known for his work on early English farms; Anne Youde, who was mentioned in a 1586 will in Chester; and Richard Youd, who appeared in the 1642 muster rolls of Lancashire. Another important figure is John Youde, born circa 1665, who became a known yeoman in Cheshire and whose records provide a glimpse into the life of early modern English yeomanry.

One interesting figure is Thomas Youd, born in 1794, a celebrated Methodist preacher in the north of England. His works and sermons, captured in various religious tracts of the time, show the reach and influence of the Youd name in religious circles during the 19th century.

Overall, the surname Youd has a rich heritage deeply entrenched in English history, predominantly in the northwest regions of England. It's a surname borne by people involved in various trades and activities, enriching the historical tapestry of the British Isles with their contributions, whether in agriculture, local governance, or religion.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Youd families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Youd 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. Lancashire leads with 128 Youds recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.96x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 128 2.96x
Cheshire 116 14.40x
Flintshire 33 33.65x
Middlesex 23 0.63x
Denbighshire 20 14.51x
Surrey 16 0.90x
Hampshire 8 1.07x
Staffordshire 8 0.65x
Somerset 6 1.02x
Derbyshire 4 0.70x
Gloucestershire 4 0.56x
Yorkshire 3 0.08x
Bedfordshire 2 1.06x
Isle of Man 2 2.95x
Warwickshire 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. Frodsham in Cheshire leads with 22 Youds recorded in 1881 and an index of 705.13x.

Place Total Index
Frodsham 22 705.13x
Acton In Northwich 19 2533.33x
Salford 18 14.14x
Wrexham Regis 14 136.85x
Hawarden 13 168.83x
Hope 13 266.39x
Lambeth 12 3.77x
Blackburn 11 9.55x
Tarvin Pryors Hayes 11 1028.04x
Manchester 10 5.14x
Kirkdale 9 12.36x
Lower Darwen 9 158.45x
Oldham 9 6.44x
Aldershot 8 31.94x
Antrobus 8 1454.55x
Bushbury 8 361.99x
Widnes 8 25.62x
Helsby 7 693.07x
Islington London 7 1.98x
Rowton 7 3333.33x
Tottenham 7 12.05x
Wigan 7 11.57x
Hawarden Saltney 6 437.96x
Liverpool 6 2.28x
Pennington In Leigh 6 72.20x
Waverton 6 1463.41x
Willaston In Nantwich 6 240.96x
St Bartholomew Great 5 150.60x
Wraxall 5 446.43x
Birkenhead 4 6.23x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 4 5.94x
Duddon Iddinshall 4 1666.67x
Frodsham Lordship 4 294.12x
Hoole 4 131.58x
Houghton Middleton 4 1333.33x
Levenshulme 4 89.69x
Walton On Hill 4 17.06x
Bedford 3 33.11x
Brightside Bierlow 3 4.23x
Broughton In Salford 3 7.58x
Burton 3 337.08x
Chapel En Le Frith 3 57.58x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 4.36x
Cuddington In Northwich 3 588.24x
Preston 3 2.59x
St Pancras London 3 1.02x
Stretford 3 12.59x
Bramhall 2 59.88x
Gorton 2 4.92x
High Leigh 2 188.68x
Michael 2 144.93x
Mitcham 2 17.79x
Potton 2 79.68x
Southwark St George Martyr 2 2.72x
Stansty 2 131.58x
Ashton On Mersey 1 24.04x
Aston 1 0.39x
Bersham 1 17.01x
Bury 1 2.02x
Cheetham 1 3.10x
Chester St Oswald 1 6.86x
Derby St Werburgh 1 3.03x
Disley Stanley 1 24.10x
Doddleston 1 270.27x
Easton In Gordano 1 42.37x
Garston 1 7.82x
Liscard 1 6.89x
Monks Coppenhall 1 3.29x
Moss Side 1 4.39x
North Meols 1 2.36x
Over 1 12.22x
Spitalfields London 1 3.64x
Tryddyn 1 46.95x
Withington 1 7.17x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 25
Ann 14
Elizabeth 14
Sarah 14
Martha 8
Annie 7
Ellen 7
Hannah 6
Alice 5
Edith 5
Eliza 5
Jane 5
Caroline 4
Catherine 4
Louisa 4
Ada 3
Agnes 3
Clara 3
Elizth. 3
Emily 3
Emma 3
Harriet 3
Harriett 3
Dorothy 2
Janet 2
Jessie 2
Margaret 2
Susannah 2
Betsy 1
Elenor 1
Elezebeth 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Hope 1
Jossie 1
Julia 1
Lizzie 1
Madeline 1
Margret 1
Maria 1
Marth. 1
Maud 1
Mildred 1
Millicent 1
Milly 1
Rachel 1
Rosa 1
Selina 1
Winefred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 35
William 29
Thomas 26
George 13
Samuel 12
Joseph 8
Arthur 6
Henry 5
James 5
Benjamin 4
Frank 4
Richard 4
Albert 3
Robert 3
Abraham 2
Alfred 2
Charles 2
Peter 2
Thos 2
Annie 1
Benjn. 1
Caleb 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
Ernest 1
Evan 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Fredrick 1
Hardman 1
Harry 1
Joshua 1
Lawrence 1
Percey 1
Saml. 1
Thos. 1
Vivian 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Youd surname: questions and answers

How common was the Youd surname in 1881?

In 1881, 374 people were recorded with the Youd surname. That placed it at #8,364 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Youd surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 521 in 2016. That gives Youd a modern rank of #9,701.

What does the Youd surname mean?

A surname of English origin thought to have derived from a location name.

What does the Youd map show?

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