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UK surname

Abramson

A patronymic surname of Jewish origin meaning "son of Abram" or "son of Abraham."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Abramson surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 158, ranked #22,904, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waveney, Swansea and Milnathort and Crook of Devon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Abramson is 164 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 15700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2014

164 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Abramson had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 70 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Abramson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Abramson surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Abramson 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 38 #29,914
1911 historical 70 #25,853
1997 modern 158 #20,422
1998 modern 160 #20,832
1999 modern 162 #20,781
2000 modern 159 #20,975
2001 modern 157 #20,884
2002 modern 154 #21,531
2003 modern 153 #21,406
2004 modern 154 #21,432
2005 modern 157 #21,128
2006 modern 151 #21,818
2007 modern 146 #22,596
2008 modern 138 #23,763
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 144 #24,147
2011 modern 149 #23,408
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 160 #22,621
2014 modern 164 #22,445
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 158 #22,904

Geography

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Where Abramsons 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 Waveney, Swansea, Milnathort and Crook of Devon and Bury. 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 Waveney 002 Waveney
2 Waveney 004 Waveney
3 Swansea 025 Swansea
4 Milnathort and Crook of Devon Perth and Kinross
5 Bury 019 Bury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Abramson

These lists show first names that appear often with the Abramson 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 Abramson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Abramson, 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 Abramson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Abramson 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Abramson is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Abramson 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Abramson 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 Abramson 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Abramson

The surname Abramson is of Ashkenazic Jewish origin, deriving from the Hebrew name "Avraham" or "Abraham." The name first emerged in the Middle Ages among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Abramson is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding the suffix "-son" to the personal name "Abram," indicating "son of Abram." This naming convention was common among Ashkenazi Jews, who often adopted surnames based on the given names of their ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Abramson can be found in the Pinkas Kehillat Friedberg, a 16th-century Jewish community record from the town of Friedberg, Germany. This document mentions an individual named Joseph Abramson, who lived in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the Abramson surname appeared in various Jewish communities across Europe. Notable individuals from this time period include Rabbi Judah Abramson (1638-1703), a prominent Talmudic scholar and author from Krakow, Poland.

As Jewish communities faced persecution and expulsion from various regions, the Abramson name spread throughout Europe and eventually to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, the surname can be found in records from Amsterdam, where a prominent Jewish family named Abramson resided.

One of the most famous individuals with the Abramson surname was Ralph Abramson (1900-1970), an American film producer and talent agent who founded the agency known today as International Creative Management (ICM). Another notable figure was Harold Abramson (1899-1980), a Canadian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Other individuals bearing the Abramson surname include Moses Abramson (1858-1920), a Russian-American painter and illustrator; Lily Abramson (1904-1989), an American actress and dancer; and Jill Abramson (born 1954), a prominent American journalist and former executive editor of The New York Times.

The Abramson surname has a rich history rooted in the Jewish diaspora, reflecting the migration and perseverance of Ashkenazi Jewish communities across Europe and beyond.

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1881 census detail

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Abramson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Abramson 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. Middlesex leads with 1 Abramsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 1 Abramsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 238.10x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 1 238.10x

FAQ

Abramson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Abramson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Abramson surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Abramson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Abramson a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Abramson surname mean?

A patronymic surname of Jewish origin meaning "son of Abram" or "son of Abraham."

What does the Abramson map show?

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