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UK surname

Yoxall

An English surname derived from a place name, referring to a person from Yoxall, Staffordshire.

In the 1881 census there were 489 people recorded with the Yoxall surname, ranking it #6,883 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 719, ranked #7,553, down from #6,883 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kings Norton, Manchester and Tardebigg. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, Newcastle upon Tyne and Staffordshire Moorlands.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yoxall is 781 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 47.0%.

1881 census count

489

Ranked #6,883

Modern count

719

2016, ranked #7,553

Peak year

1911

781 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Yoxall had 489 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,883 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 719 in 2016, ranked #7,553.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 781 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Yoxall surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yoxall surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Yoxall 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 273 #8,212
1861 historical 308 #8,233
1881 historical 489 #6,883
1891 historical 572 #6,649
1901 historical 717 #6,159
1911 historical 781 #5,568
1997 modern 701 #7,240
1998 modern 774 #6,938
1999 modern 775 #6,959
2000 modern 763 #7,016
2001 modern 758 #6,937
2002 modern 759 #7,045
2003 modern 742 #7,075
2004 modern 742 #7,088
2005 modern 718 #7,177
2006 modern 733 #7,113
2007 modern 741 #7,122
2008 modern 738 #7,192
2009 modern 740 #7,328
2010 modern 739 #7,457
2011 modern 719 #7,537
2012 modern 699 #7,616
2013 modern 711 #7,641
2014 modern 719 #7,619
2015 modern 716 #7,591
2016 modern 719 #7,553

Geography

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Where Yoxalls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kings Norton, Manchester, Tardebigg, Middlewich and Feckenham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley, Newcastle upon Tyne and Staffordshire Moorlands. 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 Kings Norton Worcestershire
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Tardebigg Worcestershire
4 Middlewich Cheshire
5 Feckenham Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 006 Barnsley
2 Barnsley 003 Barnsley
3 Barnsley 008 Barnsley
4 Newcastle upon Tyne 014 Newcastle upon Tyne
5 Staffordshire Moorlands 003 Staffordshire Moorlands

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yoxall

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Yoxall

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Yoxall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Yoxall household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Yoxall is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Yoxall is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

Yoxall falls in decile 3 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Yoxall

The surname Yoxall has its origins in England, specifically from the village of Yoxall in Staffordshire. The earliest forms of the name found in records date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Yoxall is derived from the Old English words "geoc" meaning "yoke" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "corner of land." Thus, it likely referred to a geographical feature or land area within the village itself, connected to agricultural practices involving a yoke.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is from a register in 1225, noting a certain Robert de Yoxhal. The use of “de” before Yoxhal indicates the individual's origin, a common practice during that time. By the 14th century, many locals bearing the name had dropped the "de" prefix, reflecting a norm where surnames became more standardized.

Historically, the name appears in various legal and parish documents throughout Staffordshire and neighboring counties. For instance, a court record from 1354 lists a John Yoxall as a witness in a property dispute, suggesting the name's presence and influence in local affairs.

Another significant figure with the surname was Richard Yoxall, born around 1500, who was known to be a substantial landowner in Lichfield. His investments and holdings contributed to the economic development of the area during the Tudor period. James Yoxall, born in 1857 and died in 1925, is perhaps the most notable individual with this surname. As a distinguished English educator, journalist, and politician who served as the General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, his contributions had a lasting impact on English educational systems.

The village of Yoxall itself appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, albeit under older spellings such as Jocheshalle. This ancient record provides a glimpse into the early population and significance of the village, which later lent its name to the surname.

Another noteworthy individual is Thomas Yoxall, recorded in military service documents from the late 17th century. His role as an officer in the English Civil War showcases the family's involvement in national conflicts and governance throughout history. Lastly, Joseph Yoxall, a known figure from the late 18th century, was involved in early industrialization activities, reflecting the evolving social and economic landscape of the region.

These historical footprints illustrate that the surname Yoxall is deeply rooted in English heritage, closely tied to geographical, agricultural, and social developments through centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Yoxall families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Yoxall 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. Cheshire leads with 153 Yoxalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.62x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 153 14.62x
Worcestershire 91 14.70x
Lancashire 86 1.53x
Staffordshire 80 5.00x
Warwickshire 16 1.34x
Surrey 11 0.48x
Merionethshire 10 11.53x
Middlesex 10 0.21x
Gloucestershire 7 0.75x
Durham 5 0.35x
Kent 5 0.31x
Derbyshire 3 0.40x
Yorkshire 3 0.06x
Wiltshire 2 0.48x
Essex 1 0.11x
Leicestershire 1 0.19x
Northumberland 1 0.14x
Rutland 1 2.87x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Feckenham in Worcestershire leads with 35 Yoxalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 493.65x.

Place Total Index
Feckenham 35 493.65x
Stoke Upon Trent 34 20.04x
Monks Coppenhall 21 53.18x
Nantwich 20 164.47x
Redditch 18 143.43x
Salford 18 10.88x
Manchester 15 5.93x
Church Coppenhall 14 299.15x
Congleton 13 71.90x
Kinderton Cum Hulme 13 1477.27x
Bradwall 11 1018.52x
Tardebigg 11 1170.21x
Whalley 11 134.15x
Camberwell 10 3.30x
Llanfihangel Y Traethau 10 202.84x
Middlewich 10 465.12x
Birmingham 7 1.76x
Bristol St Paul In 7 28.26x
Cranage 7 972.22x
Inkberrow 7 280.00x
Kings Norton 7 12.61x
Kingswinford 7 12.05x
Leek Lowe 7 32.88x
St Luke London 7 9.21x
Toxteth Park 7 3.67x
Burton Upon Trent 6 16.03x
Great Little Marsden 6 23.28x
Hanbury 6 359.28x
North Meols 6 10.90x
Oldbury 6 19.70x
Pownall Fee 6 128.21x
Willaston In Nantwich 6 185.76x
Ashton Under Lyne 5 4.07x
Cheetham 5 11.92x
Ipsley 5 228.31x
Norton In Moors 5 59.03x
Ryton 5 100.81x
Wharton 5 87.72x
Wybunbury 5 515.46x
Aston 4 1.22x
Audley Talk O Th Hill 4 138.89x
Haslington 4 136.05x
Rochester St Margaret 4 23.45x
Wednesbury 4 10.00x
Alvaston 3 3333.33x
Burnley 3 6.33x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 3.36x
Fairfield 3 60.48x
Wolstanton 3 6.17x
Wolstanton Chesterton 3 36.67x
Allostock 2 246.91x
Church Minshull 2 327.87x
Ince In Makerfield 2 7.64x
Newton In Northwich 2 62.70x
Sandbach 2 22.40x
St George Hanover 2 3.23x
Trowbridge 2 10.79x
Wimboldsley 2 1333.33x
Wolstanton Knutton 2 20.47x
Birstall 1 126.58x
Bollin Fee 1 21.55x
Burslem 1 2.18x
Chorlton Cum Hardy 1 26.81x
Coates 1 625.00x
Cranham 1 147.06x
Eccleshall 1 16.47x
Hammersmith London 1 0.86x
Handsworth 1 2.54x
Horsforth 1 9.71x
Hulme 1 0.85x
Newbold Astbury 1 80.00x
Newington 1 0.57x
Pigdon 1 1428.57x
Sheffield 1 0.67x
Stoke Prior 1 26.18x
Uttoxeter 1 12.21x
Warmingham 1 192.31x
West Derby 1 0.61x
Widnes 1 2.46x
Wolverhampton 1 0.81x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 23
Mary 22
Sarah 19
Emma 13
Ann 12
Jane 11
Ellen 10
Eliza 9
Martha 8
Annie 7
Lucy 7
Margaret 7
Hannah 6
Harriet 6
Caroline 5
Catherine 5
Alice 4
Emily 4
Fanny 4
Amelia 3
Beatrice 3
Edith 3
Susannah 3
Ada 2
Anne 2
Clara 2
Frances 2
Jessie 2
Rebecca 2
Susan 2
Agness 1
Amy 1
Bithia 1
Catharine 1
Dinah 1
Edna 1
Elizth. 1
Etty 1
Folence 1
Georgina 1
Harriett 1
Kate 1
Lilian 1
Lizzie 1
Lydia 1
Margret 1
Margt. 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 31
John 23
Thomas 22
George 19
James 19
Joseph 12
Peter 9
Samuel 9
Albert 8
Henry 8
Richard 8
Frederick 7
Walter 6
Edward 5
Alfred 4
Frank 4
Harry 4
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Moses 3
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Lewis 2
Robert 2
Solomon 2
Abraham 1
Alexander 1
Amos 1
Benjamin 1
Bernard 1
Caleb 1
Chas. 1
Elijah 1
Emma 1
Felix 1
Fred. 1
Gildry 1
Harold 1
Horace 1
I.Thomas 1
Jesse 1
Joseth 1
Percy 1
Shadrach 1
Sidney 1
Willm. 1
Zebedee 1

FAQ

Yoxall surname: questions and answers

How common was the Yoxall surname in 1881?

In 1881, 489 people were recorded with the Yoxall surname. That placed it at #6,883 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Yoxall surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 719 in 2016. That gives Yoxall a modern rank of #7,553.

What does the Yoxall surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name, referring to a person from Yoxall, Staffordshire.

What does the Yoxall map show?

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