UK surname
A surname derived from an old French place name.
In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Burtin surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #27,870 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Epping and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Burtin is 100 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 80.5%.
1881 census count
41
Ranked #27,870
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1891
100 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Burtin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Burtin 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 | 20 | #29,743 |
| 1861 | historical | 86 | #22,810 |
| 1881 | historical | 41 | #27,870 |
| 1891 | historical | 100 | #24,045 |
| 1901 | historical | 30 | #30,724 |
| 1911 | historical | 16 | #31,804 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 7 | #37,920 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Epping, St Leonard Shoreditch, St James Clerkenwell and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. 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 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Epping | Essex |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | St Mary Stratford-le-Bow | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Burtin 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 Burtin, 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 Burtin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Burtin 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, Burtin 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 Burtin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Burtin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BURTIN is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "bourtin," meaning a small farm or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in such a place or was associated with a particular rural settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BURTIN can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property rights commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Burtinus," indicating its presence in England during the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillermo BURTIN was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Bordeaux region of France. Records from this period also mention a Jean BURTIN, a skilled craftsman who worked on the construction of the renowned Chartres Cathedral.
During the Renaissance, the BURTIN name was associated with several scholars and intellectuals. Pierre BURTIN (1490-1562) was a renowned humanist and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. His contemporary, Nicolas BURTIN (1508-1578), gained acclaim as a linguist and translator of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, the BURTIN family established themselves as prominent winemakers in the Burgundy region of France. Jacques BURTIN (1624-1692) was a respected vintner whose wines were highly sought after by the French nobility.
As the centuries passed, the BURTIN surname continued to be prominent in various fields. One notable example is Marie-Louise BURTIN (1769-1848), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Paris.
While the BURTIN name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in diverse areas throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Burtin 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. Middlesex leads with 23 Burtins recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.75x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 23 | 5.75x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 1.05x |
| Northumberland | 5 | 8.40x |
| Surrey | 2 | 1.03x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.98x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.27x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 2.66x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.74x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.25x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 9 Burtins recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.47x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington London | 9 | 40.47x |
| Bow London | 6 | 117.88x |
| Barrow In Furness | 5 | 77.52x |
| St Marylebone London | 5 | 23.42x |
| Tarretburn | 5 | 25000.00x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 9.32x |
| Farnham | 2 | 131.58x |
| Aston | 1 | 3.60x |
| Brailes | 1 | 666.67x |
| Bristol St James In | 1 | 86.96x |
| Denton | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Tickhill | 1 | 400.00x |
| Walsall Borough | 1 | 95.24x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Burtin 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 Burtin 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 Burtin households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 12 |
| Laborer | 3 |
| Shipherd | 2 |
| (Dom) | 1 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Brewer | 1 |
| Cab Proprietor | 1 |
| Cabman | 1 |
| Crman | 1 |
| Fitter | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Horsekeeper | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Lithographic Printer | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
| Refreshment House Keeper | 1 |
| Shipherd Out Of Employ | 1 |
| Shipherds Wife | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Burtin surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Burtin a modern rank of #37,829.
A surname derived from an old French place name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Burtin 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.