UK surname
A surname derived from the French place name Callein or Callin.
In the 1881 census there were 82 people recorded with the Callin surname, ranking it #21,957 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 37, ranked #35,582, down from #21,957 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, London parishes and Toxteth Park. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Callin is 134 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 54.9%.
1881 census count
82
Ranked #21,957
Modern count
37
2016, ranked #35,582
Peak year
1861
134 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Callin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Callin 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 | 70 | #21,020 |
| 1861 | historical | 134 | #16,754 |
| 1881 | historical | 82 | #21,957 |
| 1891 | historical | 105 | #23,241 |
| 1901 | historical | 80 | #25,251 |
| 1911 | historical | 38 | #29,147 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 41 | #33,747 |
| 1999 | modern | 38 | #34,142 |
| 2000 | modern | 35 | #34,420 |
| 2001 | modern | 33 | #34,436 |
| 2002 | modern | 35 | #34,554 |
| 2003 | modern | 43 | #33,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 43 | #34,149 |
| 2005 | modern | 33 | #35,119 |
| 2006 | modern | 27 | #35,746 |
| 2007 | modern | 31 | #35,592 |
| 2008 | modern | 31 | #35,670 |
| 2009 | modern | 32 | #35,730 |
| 2010 | modern | 39 | #35,451 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 37 | #35,531 |
| 2013 | modern | 42 | #35,325 |
| 2014 | modern | 40 | #35,454 |
| 2015 | modern | 34 | #35,756 |
| 2016 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, London parishes, Toxteth Park, St Pancras and Manchester. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Callin 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 Callin, 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 Callin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Callin 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, Callin 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 Callin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Callin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Callin is of English origin, first appearing in records from the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the village of Callingwood in Cornwall, England. The name is thought to come from the Old English words "calu" meaning "bald" and "wudu" meaning "wood," referring to a bald or bare area of woodland.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the parish registers of St. Breward, Cornwall, where a Thomas Callin was christened in 1587. In the 17th century, the name was also recorded in the nearby parish of St. Neot, with the christening of William Callin in 1642.
The Callin surname has ties to several place names in Cornwall, such as Callington, which was once spelled as Callingdon or Callingdon Boroughs. This suggests that the name may have originated from this area before spreading to other parts of the county.
Notable individuals with the Callin surname include:
1. William Callin (1792-1866), an English maritime painter known for his depictions of naval battles and seascapes.
2. John Callin (1805-1879), a Scottish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
3. Mary Callin (1832-1901), an English author and poet, best known for her collection of children's verses titled "Rhymes for Little Ones."
4. Edward Callin (1858-1932), a British explorer and naturalist who documented various plant and animal species during his expeditions to South America and Africa.
5. Robert Callin (1876-1954), an American businessman and philanthropist who established the Callin Foundation, which supported educational and cultural initiatives in his hometown of Chicago.
While the Callin surname is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its roots in the rural landscapes of Cornwall.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Callin 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. Isle of Man leads with 76 Callins recorded in 1881 and an index of 265.55x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man | 76 | 265.55x |
| Cheshire | 12 | 3.53x |
| Durham | 12 | 2.62x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 0.49x |
| Surrey | 8 | 1.07x |
| Wigtownshire | 8 | 39.10x |
| Lanarkshire | 6 | 1.20x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 0.39x |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 1.62x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 0.99x |
| Wiltshire | 3 | 2.20x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0.96x |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1.07x |
| Dorset | 1 | 0.99x |
| Flintshire | 1 | 2.41x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.59x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.19x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 4.31x |
| Westmorland | 1 | 2.95x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.07x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Patrick in Isle of Man leads with 26 Callins recorded in 1881 and an index of 1870.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick | 26 | 1870.50x |
| German Peel | 18 | 1090.91x |
| Michael | 10 | 1724.14x |
| Glasserton | 8 | 1269.84x |
| Lonan | 7 | 404.62x |
| Southwick | 7 | 161.29x |
| Chester St John Baptist | 6 | 98.20x |
| Dukinfield | 6 | 38.17x |
| Onchan | 6 | 72.82x |
| Toxteth Park | 6 | 9.69x |
| Crook Billy Row | 5 | 85.18x |
| East Molesey | 5 | 287.36x |
| Glasgow | 5 | 5.65x |
| Dry Doddington | 4 | 3333.33x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 3 | 10.54x |
| German | 3 | 192.31x |
| Salisbury St Thomas | 3 | 277.78x |
| Wandsworth | 3 | 20.23x |
| Bramford | 2 | 281.69x |
| Islington London | 2 | 1.34x |
| Marown | 2 | 384.62x |
| Newark Upon Trent | 2 | 26.77x |
| St George Martyr | 2 | 76.92x |
| Wardleworth | 2 | 19.14x |
| Arbory | 1 | 161.29x |
| Barony | 1 | 0.79x |
| Bathgate | 1 | 19.84x |
| Bilston | 1 | 9.92x |
| Braddan | 1 | 64.10x |
| Bromley London | 1 | 2.95x |
| Brougham | 1 | 625.00x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 2.63x |
| Hawarden | 1 | 30.77x |
| Jurby | 1 | 285.71x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 2.40x |
| Lezayre | 1 | 78.13x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 0.90x |
| Portland | 1 | 18.38x |
| York St Cuthbert | 1 | 71.43x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Callin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 9 |
| Jane | 5 |
| Margaret | 5 |
| Ann | 4 |
| Esther | 4 |
| Mary | 4 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Catherine | 2 |
| Eleanor | 2 |
| Eliza | 2 |
| Ellenor | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Sophia | 2 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Asenth | 1 |
| Bridged | 1 |
| Bridget | 1 |
| Catharine | 1 |
| Cathrine | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Cora | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Elenor | 1 |
| Ellin | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Lilly | 1 |
| Lizzie | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Margt. | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Sebrina | 1 |
| Teressa | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Callin 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 Callin households.
FAQ
In 1881, 82 people were recorded with the Callin surname. That placed it at #21,957 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 37 in 2016. That gives Callin a modern rank of #35,582.
A surname derived from the French place name Callein or Callin.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Callin 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.