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UK surname

Atmore

A locational English surname referring to someone from Atmore, Somerset.

In the 1881 census there were 93 people recorded with the Atmore surname, ranking it #20,593 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 129, ranked #26,270, down from #20,593 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to King's Lynn St Margaret, Castle Acre and King's Lynn All Saints, South Lynn. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Shepway and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Atmore is 137 in 2004. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.7%.

1881 census count

93

Ranked #20,593

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2004

137 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Atmore had 93 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,593 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 130 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Atmore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Atmore surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Atmore 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 52 #23,915
1861 historical 85 #22,922
1881 historical 93 #20,593
1891 historical 130 #20,173
1901 historical 113 #21,296
1911 historical 118 #20,649
1997 modern 128 #23,238
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 135 #23,279
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 128 #23,665
2002 modern 130 #23,903
2003 modern 131 #23,553
2004 modern 137 #23,098
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 125 #24,611
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 126 #25,131
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 134 #25,050
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 129 #26,211
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Atmores are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around King's Lynn St Margaret, Castle Acre, King's Lynn All Saints, South Lynn, Brooke and Ilketshall St Lawrence, Bungay St Mary, Bungay Holy Trinity. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, Shepway, Rhondda Cynon Taf, York and South Norfolk. 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 King's Lynn St Margaret Norfolk
2 Castle Acre Norfolk
3 King's Lynn All Saints, South Lynn Norfolk
4 Brooke Norfolk
5 Ilketshall St Lawrence, Bungay St Mary, Bungay Holy Trinity Suffolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 036 Liverpool
2 Shepway 015 Shepway
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 030 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 York 022 York
5 South Norfolk 011 South Norfolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Atmore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Atmore

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Atmore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Atmore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Atmore is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Atmore 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

Atmore 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 Atmore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Atmore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Atmore

The surname Atmore originated in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "aet" meaning "at" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh," referring to someone who lived near a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1195, where it appears as "Attemore." This spelling variation suggests that the name was originally pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1284, where it is spelled "Attemore." This further solidifies the connection between the name and its locational origins.

The Atmore name can also be traced to the village of Atmore in Somerset, England. This village was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Atmor," providing evidence that the name was derived from this specific location.

Notable individuals with the surname Atmore throughout history include:

1. Thomas Atmore (c. 1490 - 1545), an English clergyman and reformer who served as Dean of Thetford and Bishop of Lincoln. 2. Sir Edward Atmore (1568 - 1628), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset. 3. Mary Atmore (1629 - 1697), an English Quaker minister and writer known for her religious works. 4. John Atmore (1712 - 1790), an English artist and engraver renowned for his landscapes and portraits. 5. William Atmore (1778 - 1855), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal.

The Atmore surname has endured throughout the centuries, with various spelling variations such as Attmore, Atmor, and Attemore appearing in historical records. While the name may have originated from a specific location in England, it has since spread across the country and beyond, carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields.

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1881 census detail

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Atmore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Atmore 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. Norfolk leads with 65 Atmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.61x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 65 46.61x
Suffolk 8 7.24x
Middlesex 7 0.77x
Surrey 6 1.36x
Kent 5 1.62x
Lincolnshire 1 0.69x
Yorkshire 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. Fakenham Alethorpe in Norfolk leads with 8 Atmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 4705.88x.

Place Total Index
Fakenham Alethorpe 8 4705.88x
North Elmham 8 2352.94x
South Lynn 7 445.86x
Bungay Holy Trinity 6 1052.63x
Norwich St Michael At 6 740.74x
Bethersden 5 1562.50x
Gaywood 4 1600.00x
Beetley 3 2727.27x
Bethnal Green London 3 7.61x
Brooke 3 1363.64x
Heckingham 3 3000.00x
Newington 3 8.95x
Norwich St John 3 2500.00x
Thurton 3 5000.00x
Brampton 2 2222.22x
Chelsea London 2 7.32x
Gressenhall 2 769.23x
Hampstead London 2 14.15x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 2 47.73x
Norwich St Martin At Oak 2 235.29x
Aston Cum Aughton 1 135.14x
Battersea 1 3.00x
Bletchingley 1 172.41x
Brandon Parva 1 2000.00x
East Dereham 1 56.82x
Great Grimsby 1 10.86x
Great Yarmouth 1 8.66x
Hackford In Forehoe 1 1666.67x
Hardingham 1 625.00x
Heigham 1 13.35x
Norwich St Peter 1 108.70x
Seething 1 833.33x
Tacolnestone 1 714.29x
Tasburgh 1 714.29x
Windlesham 1 120.48x
Wormegay 1 666.67x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

FAQ

Atmore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Atmore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 93 people were recorded with the Atmore surname. That placed it at #20,593 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Atmore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Atmore a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Atmore surname mean?

A locational English surname referring to someone from Atmore, Somerset.

What does the Atmore map show?

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