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UK surname

Yuille

An Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Yuill, likely deriving from a Norman personal name.

In the 1881 census there were 250 people recorded with the Yuille surname, ranking it #11,070 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 283, ranked #15,359, down from #11,070 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hamilton, Govan Combination and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Arbroath Cliffburn, Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton and Ardrossan North West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yuille is 346 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.2%.

1881 census count

250

Ranked #11,070

Modern count

283

2016, ranked #15,359

Peak year

1901

346 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Yuille had 250 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,070 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016, ranked #15,359.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 346 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Student Living and Professional Footholds.

Yuille surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yuille surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Yuille 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 149 #12,967
1861 historical 145 #15,715
1881 historical 250 #11,070
1891 historical 303 #11,039
1901 historical 346 #10,516
1911 historical 59 #26,914
1997 modern 274 #14,374
1998 modern 269 #14,941
1999 modern 276 #14,762
2000 modern 281 #14,567
2001 modern 270 #14,734
2002 modern 279 #14,693
2003 modern 272 #14,746
2004 modern 275 #14,717
2005 modern 274 #14,663
2006 modern 270 #14,923
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 261 #15,597
2009 modern 257 #16,099
2010 modern 273 #15,764
2011 modern 264 #16,016
2012 modern 260 #16,090
2013 modern 269 #15,963
2014 modern 287 #15,342
2015 modern 284 #15,344
2016 modern 283 #15,359

Geography

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Where Yuilles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hamilton, Govan Combination, Manchester, Glasgow and Kilmarnock. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Arbroath Cliffburn, Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton, Ardrossan North West, Carrick South and Renfrewshire Rural South and Howwood. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hamilton Lanark
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Glasgow Lanark
5 Kilmarnock Ayr

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Arbroath Cliffburn Angus
2 Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton South Lanarkshire
3 Ardrossan North West North Ayrshire
4 Carrick South South Ayrshire
5 Renfrewshire Rural South and Howwood Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yuille

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Yuille

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

Student Living and Professional Footholds

Nationally, the Yuille surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Student Living and Professional Footholds, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Yuille household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

The Group includes many students, some of whom reside in communal residences. Single-person households are the most prevalent and the modal age band is 25 to 44. There are few families with dependent children. A significant number of White residents were born in EU countries (although UK-born residents are more common than in the rest of the Group), and households reflect a diversity of ethnic groups. Residential turnover is exceptionally high and, communal properties aside, flats are the norm. Some properties, including those in the private rental sector, are over-crowded. Many residents are professionals and technicians educated to degree level, and the Group is particularly common near the campuses of established university towns and cities.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Yuille 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

Yuille is most concentrated in decile 1 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

Yuille 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yuille 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Yuille

The surname Yuille originates from Scotland, specifically the Lowlands region, and its history can be traced back to the medieval period. Stemming from the Middle Scots language, the name is derived from an ancient spelling of 'Yuil,' which itself is linked to the Old Norse word 'Jól,' meaning 'Christmas' or 'Yule.' This indicates that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were born around the Christmas season or had some significance associated with the Yule festival.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Yuille appears in historical records from the early 13th century. Manuscripts from this period list individuals bearing the name in areas such as Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. For instance, William Yuil was recorded in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a document listing landowners in Scotland who pledged fealty to King Edward I of England. Such records provide valuable insight into the prominence and distribution of the surname during that era.

Several variants of the surname have been documented over the centuries, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the region. Spellings such as Yuil, Yule, and Yuile appear in various historical texts, indicating the fluidity of surnames in medieval Scotland. The migration and settlement patterns of families carrying the Yuille name contributed to its spread across different areas, including Glasgow and Edinburgh.

A notable individual with the surname Yuille is James Yuille, who was born in the early 16th century. He served as a burgess of Glasgow in 1545, highlighting the Yuille family's involvement in civic affairs. Another significant figure is John Yuille, a shoemaker and merchant who lived in Edinburgh during the early 1700s. Born around 1680, he contributed to the economic activities of the city and is documented in various trade records of the time.

By the 19th century, the surname Yuille found its way beyond the borders of Scotland due to emigration. Alexander Yuille, born in 1773, emigrated to Canada and became a prominent figure in the fur trade. His life exemplifies the adventurous spirit and entrepreneurial acumen often associated with Scottish emigrants. Another example is Janet Yuille, born in 1801, known for her charitable contributions in her local community in Scotland, displaying the family's continued influence in social and economic spheres.

The surname has also seen representation in the arts and literature. George Yuille, born in 1822, was a Scottish poet whose works were published in local literary magazines. His contributions to Scottish literature highlight the cultural impact of individuals bearing this surname.

The Yuille name continues to be a testament to the rich historical and cultural tapestry of Scotland. Its roots in the medieval period, coupled with its spread through migration, underscore the dynamic nature of surnames and their enduring legacy through the ages.

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1881 census detail

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Yuille families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Yuille 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. Lanarkshire leads with 119 Yuilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.03x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 119 15.03x
Ayrshire 46 25.10x
Renfrewshire 31 16.34x
Yorkshire 9 0.37x
Lancashire 8 0.28x
Middlesex 8 0.33x
Perthshire 7 6.37x
Northumberland 6 1.65x
Stirlingshire 6 6.64x
Dunbartonshire 5 7.60x
Angus 3 1.32x
Argyllshire 1 1.47x
Buteshire 1 6.74x
Royal Navy 1 3.43x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Govan in Lanarkshire leads with 46 Yuilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.49x.

Place Total Index
Govan 46 23.49x
Glasgow 27 19.20x
Barony 22 10.98x
Kilmarnock 19 87.12x
Ardrossan 12 189.27x
Irvine 12 235.76x
Old Monkland 11 35.01x
Leeds 9 6.57x
Eaglesham 8 689.66x
Kensington London 8 5.88x
Quernmore 8 1632.65x
Rutherglen 8 68.85x
Eastwood 7 59.88x
Abbey 6 20.73x
Kenmore 6 458.02x
Shotley Low Quarter 6 1304.35x
East Greenock 5 27.90x
Neilston 5 52.47x
Roseneath 5 396.83x
Hamilton 4 18.12x
Brechin 3 33.67x
Falkirk 2 9.46x
Riccarton Hurlford 2 62.31x
Stirling 2 17.56x
Blantyre 1 12.14x
Dunipace 1 63.29x
Dunoon Kilmun 1 18.80x
Kilmory 1 46.30x
Kippen 1 81.97x
Monkton Prestwick 1 56.18x
Redgorton 1 81.97x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 2
Mary 2
Agnes 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Helen 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Janet 1
Matilda 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
William 2
Alexander 1
Archibald 1
Archibd.B. 1
David 1
Douglas 1
George 1
Herbert 1
James 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Yuille households.

FAQ

Yuille surname: questions and answers

How common was the Yuille surname in 1881?

In 1881, 250 people were recorded with the Yuille surname. That placed it at #11,070 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Yuille surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016. That gives Yuille a modern rank of #15,359.

What does the Yuille surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Yuill, likely deriving from a Norman personal name.

What does the Yuille map show?

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