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UK surname

Caborn

In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Caborn surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 169, ranked #21,884, down from #19,636 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Partney, Silkstone and Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sheffield, East Lindsey and North Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Caborn is 204 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 67.3%.

1881 census count

101

Ranked #19,636

Modern count

169

2016, ranked #21,884

Peak year

1998

204 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Caborn had 101 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,636 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016, ranked #21,884.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 171 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Caborn surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Caborn surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Caborn 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 70 #21,020
1861 historical 128 #17,375
1881 historical 101 #19,636
1891 historical 140 #19,193
1901 historical 154 #17,775
1911 historical 171 #16,461
1997 modern 201 #17,564
1998 modern 204 #17,896
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 185 #19,118
2001 modern 185 #18,840
2002 modern 176 #19,829
2003 modern 188 #18,810
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 190 #18,753
2006 modern 184 #19,254
2007 modern 177 #19,965
2008 modern 173 #20,465
2009 modern 183 #20,135
2010 modern 169 #21,652
2011 modern 172 #21,248
2012 modern 170 #21,379
2013 modern 167 #21,984
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 168 #21,971
2016 modern 169 #21,884

Geography

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Where Caborns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Partney, Silkstone, Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Bourn. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sheffield, East Lindsey and North Lincolnshire. 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 Partney Lincolnshire
2 Silkstone Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter Nottinghamshire
4 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
5 Bourn Lincolnshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sheffield 023 Sheffield
2 East Lindsey 009 East Lindsey
3 Sheffield 008 Sheffield
4 North Lincolnshire 018 North Lincolnshire
5 East Lindsey 001 East Lindsey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Caborn

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Caborn

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Caborn surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Caborn 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Professional Periphery

Within London, Caborn 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

Caborn 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Caborn falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Caborn is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Caborn families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Caborn 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. Lincolnshire leads with 68 Caborns recorded in 1881 and an index of 43.17x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 68 43.17x
Yorkshire 18 1.84x
Nottinghamshire 8 6.03x
Derbyshire 3 1.95x
Hampshire 1 0.50x
Hertfordshire 1 1.47x
Lancashire 1 0.09x
Surrey 1 0.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Attercliffe Cum Darnall in Yorkshire leads with 14 Caborns recorded in 1881 and an index of 154.02x.

Place Total Index
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 14 154.02x
Sturton Bransby 8 3636.36x
Welton In The Marsh 8 6153.85x
Gosberton 7 1000.00x
Partney 7 4666.67x
Cumberworth 6 7500.00x
Nottingham St Peter 6 405.41x
Denton 5 2777.78x
Horncastle 5 306.75x
Mumby 4 1818.18x
West Barkwith 4 10000.00x
Addlethorpe 3 3750.00x
Doncaster 3 42.08x
Litchurch 3 48.31x
St Swithin Lincoln 2 80.65x
West Keal 2 1666.67x
Aldershot 1 14.79x
Barton Upon Irwell 1 11.36x
Basford 1 16.34x
East Barkwith 1 909.09x
Hemingby 1 714.29x
Mareham Le Fen 1 400.00x
New Sealford 1 312.50x
Nottingham St Mary 1 2.91x
Ockham 1 526.32x
St Martin Lincoln 1 68.49x
Tupholme 1 3333.33x
Ware 1 51.28x
Wath On Dearne 1 51.28x
Wellingore 1 370.37x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Caborn surname: questions and answers

How common was the Caborn surname in 1881?

In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Caborn surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Caborn surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016. That gives Caborn a modern rank of #21,884.

What does the Caborn map show?

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