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UK surname

Yue

A Chinese surname meaning "moon," often indicating a connection to the ancient state of Yue or its ruling family.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Brent and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yue is 164 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

154

2016, ranked #23,293

Peak year

2010

164 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016, ranked #23,293.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Yue surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yue surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yue 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
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 110 #26,315
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 112 #25,948
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 127 #24,384
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 152 #22,225
2009 modern 160 #21,978
2010 modern 164 #22,109
2011 modern 157 #22,574
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 144 #24,369
2016 modern 154 #23,293

Geography

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Where Yues are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Brent, Manchester and St. Helens. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 024 Hackney
2 Brent 032 Brent
3 Manchester 055 Manchester
4 St. Helens 015 St. Helens
5 Hackney 019 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yue

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Yue

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Yue surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Yue 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Yue is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yue is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Yue falls in decile 5 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.

5
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yue is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Yue

The surname "YUE" originates from China and can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have derived from the ancient Chinese word "Yuè", which referred to the region known as Zhejiang province today. This area was historically called "Yuèzhōu" or "Yuè Prefecture".

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "YUE" appeared in various official records and documents, indicating its widespread use among the local population of the Zhejiang region. One notable example is the "Yuè Kè Zhì", a historical record compiled during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, which documented the genealogies and prominent families of the Yuè region.

The earliest known individual with the surname "YUE" was Yue Fei (1103-1142), a renowned military general and national hero during the Southern Song Dynasty. He was celebrated for his loyalty and military achievements in defending the Song Empire against the Jurchen Jin invaders.

Another notable figure was Yue Xuan (848-932), a prominent scholar and philosopher during the late Tang Dynasty. He was known for his contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement and his influential work, "Yuè Xuan Ji".

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the surname "YUE" gained further prominence with Yue Zhongqi (1378-1457), a renowned scholar and calligrapher. His calligraphic works are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections around the world.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Yue Zhengcang (1776-1853) was a prominent scholar and official who served as a grand secretary in the imperial court. He was known for his literary works and contributions to the fields of history and philology.

The surname "YUE" has also been associated with various place names in Zhejiang province, such as Yue Xiu (an ancient name for the city of Guangzhou), Yue Ling (a mountain range), and Yue Tong (a historical county).

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yue surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yue surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 154 in 2016. That gives Yue a modern rank of #23,293.

What does the Yue surname mean?

A Chinese surname meaning "moon," often indicating a connection to the ancient state of Yue or its ruling family.

What does the Yue map show?

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