UK surname
A surname of Anglo-Saxon origin denoting a family that came from Barkworth, a place in Lincolnshire.
In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Barket surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 18, ranked #36,832, down from #32,243 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Callington, Auckland St Andrew and Felmersham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Barket is 126 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 80.0%.
1881 census count
10
Ranked #32,243
Modern count
18
2016, ranked #36,832
Peak year
1891
126 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Barket surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Barket surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 15 | #30,614 |
| 1861 | historical | 108 | #19,856 |
| 1881 | historical | 10 | #32,243 |
| 1891 | historical | 126 | #20,604 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 11 | #32,463 |
| 1997 | modern | 23 | #35,484 |
| 1998 | modern | 22 | #35,687 |
| 1999 | modern | 17 | #36,261 |
| 2000 | modern | 17 | #36,207 |
| 2001 | modern | 16 | #36,160 |
| 2002 | modern | 19 | #35,991 |
| 2003 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2004 | modern | 19 | #36,147 |
| 2005 | modern | 17 | #36,407 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 20 | #36,362 |
| 2008 | modern | 21 | #36,355 |
| 2009 | modern | 20 | #36,534 |
| 2010 | modern | 20 | #36,599 |
| 2011 | modern | 22 | #36,430 |
| 2012 | modern | 18 | #36,723 |
| 2013 | modern | 19 | #36,691 |
| 2014 | modern | 21 | #36,577 |
| 2015 | modern | 18 | #36,809 |
| 2016 | modern | 18 | #36,832 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Callington, Auckland St Andrew, Felmersham, Ilkeston and Earls Barton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callington | Cornwall |
| 2 | Auckland St Andrew | Durham |
| 3 | Felmersham | Bedfordshire |
| 4 | Ilkeston | Nottinghamshire |
| 5 | Earls Barton | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Barket surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Barket, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Barket surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Barket household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Barket is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Barket is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Barket, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Barket has its roots in the British Isles, particularly in England, where it originated during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "bær" and "gæt," which together mean "a bare or open passage."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barket can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Barcate." This entry suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a location with a similar spelling.
During the 13th century, the surname Barket was found in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled as "Barket." This spelling variation indicates the evolution of the name over time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Barket was John Barket, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Barket in Hertfordshire. His family's name was likely derived from the place name.
Another significant individual with the surname Barket was Sir William Barket, a prominent military leader who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born in 1420 and died in 1488.
During the 16th century, the surname Barket was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Barket, a renowned scholar and author who lived from 1520 to 1587.
In the 17th century, the Barket family expanded their presence across England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Isles and even to the American colonies. One notable figure from this period was Samuel Barket, a Puritan minister who was born in 1635 and played a significant role in the establishment of religious settlements in New England.
As the centuries passed, the Barket surname continued to spread and evolve, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Barkett, Barkitt, and Barckett. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its connection to its English roots and its association with specific place names and historical figures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Barket surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Hampshire leads with 5 Barkets recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.08x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 5 | 25.08x |
| Devon | 3 | 14.81x |
| Caernarfonshire | 1 | 25.45x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 1.03x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 5 Barkets recorded in 1881 and an index of 127.88x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Portsea | 5 | 127.88x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 3 | 192.31x |
| Bangor | 1 | 263.16x |
| Twickenham | 1 | 238.10x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Barket surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Barket surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Barket households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Inn Server) | 1 |
| House Maid | 1 |
| Naval Pensioner | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Stoker R N | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Barket surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 18 in 2016. That gives Barket a modern rank of #36,832.
A surname of Anglo-Saxon origin denoting a family that came from Barkworth, a place in Lincolnshire.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Barket bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.