UK surname
In the 1881 census there were 58 people recorded with the Batcock surname, ranking it #25,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 61, ranked #34,287, down from #25,428 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Crayford, Dorking and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Batcock is 131 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5.2%.
1881 census count
58
Ranked #25,428
Modern count
61
2016, ranked #34,287
Peak year
1911
131 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Batcock surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Batcock surname density by area, 1911 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 | 83 | #19,181 |
| 1861 | historical | 96 | #21,648 |
| 1881 | historical | 58 | #25,428 |
| 1891 | historical | 109 | #22,701 |
| 1901 | historical | 112 | #21,382 |
| 1911 | historical | 131 | #19,404 |
| 1997 | modern | 78 | #29,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 72 | #30,775 |
| 1999 | modern | 76 | #30,546 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 79 | #30,065 |
| 2002 | modern | 77 | #30,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 77 | #30,762 |
| 2004 | modern | 77 | #31,024 |
| 2005 | modern | 70 | #31,912 |
| 2006 | modern | 76 | #31,633 |
| 2007 | modern | 70 | #32,580 |
| 2008 | modern | 66 | #33,217 |
| 2009 | modern | 66 | #33,538 |
| 2010 | modern | 64 | #33,946 |
| 2011 | modern | 65 | #33,842 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 67 | #33,939 |
| 2014 | modern | 65 | #34,082 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 61 | #34,287 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Crayford, Dorking, London parishes, Enfield and Swansea. 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 | Crayford | Kent |
| 2 | Dorking | Surrey |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Enfield | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 5 | Swansea | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Batcock 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 Batcock, 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 Batcock surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Batcock 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, Batcock 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 Batcock is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Batcock, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Batcock 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. Surrey leads with 24 Batcocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.71x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 24 | 8.71x |
| Glamorgan | 10 | 10.15x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 1.06x |
| Sussex | 5 | 5.24x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 8.77x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 8.38x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.55x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.80x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.59x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1.31x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.45x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dorking in Surrey leads with 9 Batcocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 486.49x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dorking | 9 | 486.49x |
| Shere | 7 | 2121.21x |
| Swansea Town | 7 | 86.74x |
| Croydon | 5 | 32.68x |
| Bow London | 4 | 55.56x |
| Deptford St Paul | 3 | 20.16x |
| Storrington | 3 | 1153.85x |
| Upton Cum Chalvey | 3 | 220.59x |
| Waterbeach | 3 | 1034.48x |
| Llandewy | 2 | 10000.00x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 8.16x |
| Annesley | 1 | 344.83x |
| Bury St Edmunds St James | 1 | 54.35x |
| Frant | 1 | 147.06x |
| Gopsall | 1 | 0.00x |
| Mitcham | 1 | 57.47x |
| Oystermouth | 1 | 131.58x |
| Rustington | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Tranmere | 1 | 21.79x |
| Walton On Thames | 1 | 78.74x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 18.38x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Batcock 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 Batcock 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 Batcock households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Baker | 3 |
| Grocer | 3 |
| Independant | 3 |
| Driller & Fitter At Engine (E & M) | 2 |
| Agrl Labr | 1 |
| Bakers Wife | 1 |
| Beer House Keeper & Grocer | 1 |
| Butler (Dom Serv) | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Engineer At Work (Driver) | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer Of 30 Acres | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| Greengrocer | 1 |
| Lab. (Unemployed) | 1 |
| Laundry Maid Domestic | 1 |
| Master Mariner | 1 |
| Parlour Maid Dom | 1 |
| Post Office Letter Carrier | 1 |
| Sawyer | 1 |
| Servant. Dom. | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 58 people were recorded with the Batcock surname. That placed it at #25,428 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 61 in 2016. That gives Batcock a modern rank of #34,287.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Batcock 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.