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UK surname

Cammock

An English surname derived from a crooked tree or walking stick.

In the 1881 census there were 31 people recorded with the Cammock surname, ranking it #29,218 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 153, ranked #23,408, up from #29,218 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham and Rotherham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cammock is 165 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 393.5%.

1881 census count

31

Ranked #29,218

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2010

165 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cammock had 31 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,218 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 99 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Cammock surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cammock surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cammock 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 37 #26,673
1861 historical 15 #31,942
1881 historical 31 #29,218
1891 historical 86 #25,951
1901 historical 99 #22,999
1911 historical 50 #27,806
1997 modern 142 #21,856
1998 modern 146 #22,031
1999 modern 137 #23,083
2000 modern 148 #21,971
2001 modern 136 #22,855
2002 modern 154 #21,531
2003 modern 142 #22,460
2004 modern 149 #21,905
2005 modern 152 #21,572
2006 modern 150 #21,915
2007 modern 154 #21,804
2008 modern 159 #21,598
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 165 #22,026
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 155 #22,762
2013 modern 158 #22,817
2014 modern 163 #22,547
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Cammocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to County Durham and Rotherham. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 County Durham 032 County Durham
2 County Durham 036 County Durham
3 County Durham 037 County Durham
4 County Durham 025 County Durham
5 Rotherham 015 Rotherham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cammock

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cammock

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Cammock surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Cammock household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Cammock is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cammock is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cammock falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cammock is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Cammock

The surname Cammock is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "camoc," which means "a plant with a crooked or bent stem." This likely suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a place where such plants grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Cammok is mentioned. The name also appears in various other historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire.

During the Tudor period, a notable individual bearing the surname Cammock was John Cammock, a merchant and alderman from the city of Bristol, who lived from around 1510 to 1585. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1557 and played a significant role in the town's governance and trade activities.

In the 17th century, the name Cammock was particularly prevalent in the counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire. One notable figure from this era was Thomas Cammock, a wealthy landowner and gentleman who was born in Shropshire in 1628. He was involved in several legal disputes regarding property rights and left a substantial estate upon his death in 1698.

Moving into the 18th century, one can find references to a William Cammock, who was a prominent clockmaker and watchmaker from London. He was born in 1710 and is credited with creating some of the finest timepieces of his era, many of which are still highly prized by collectors today.

Another notable individual was Richard Cammock, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1776, he rose through the ranks to become a captain in the Royal Navy and played a significant role in several notable battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

While the surname Cammock is not as common today as it once was, it has left a lasting legacy in various fields, from trade and industry to military service and craftsmanship. Its unique origin and historical significance make it an intriguing part of England's rich surname heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cammock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cammock 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. Durham leads with 8 Cammocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.89x.

County Total Index
Durham 8 8.89x
Ayrshire 5 22.09x
Lanarkshire 5 5.11x
Lincolnshire 3 6.20x
Yorkshire 3 1.00x
Lancashire 2 0.56x
Surrey 2 1.36x
Middlesex 1 0.33x
Nottinghamshire 1 2.45x
Renfrewshire 1 4.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Rainton in Durham leads with 8 Cammocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 2857.14x.

Place Total Index
West Rainton 8 2857.14x
Dalry 5 471.70x
Hamilton 5 183.15x
Skinningrove 3 1666.67x
Bermondsey 2 22.22x
Kirkdale 2 33.11x
Bethnal Green London 1 7.61x
Blyton 1 1428.57x
East Greenock 1 45.25x
Nottingham St Mary 1 9.49x
St John Lincoln 1 2000.00x
Swallow 1 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Sarah 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Jane 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 3
Joseph 2
Benjamin 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
William 1

Top occupations

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 Cammock households.

FAQ

Cammock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cammock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 31 people were recorded with the Cammock surname. That placed it at #29,218 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cammock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Cammock a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Cammock surname mean?

An English surname derived from a crooked tree or walking stick.

What does the Cammock map show?

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