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UK surname

Cantillon

An uncommon French surname possibly derived from a placename or an occupation.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Cantillon surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 195, ranked #19,921, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forest Heath, Wigan and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cantillon is 211 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1672.7%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

195

2016, ranked #19,921

Peak year

2012

211 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cantillon had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016, ranked #19,921.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 29 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Cantillon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cantillon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cantillon 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
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 22 #31,562
1911 historical 29 #30,190
1997 modern 180 #18,812
1998 modern 187 #18,857
1999 modern 193 #18,642
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 193 #18,334
2002 modern 190 #18,889
2003 modern 182 #19,215
2004 modern 175 #19,805
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 175 #19,850
2007 modern 179 #19,811
2008 modern 177 #20,169
2009 modern 188 #19,797
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 193 #19,729
2012 modern 211 #18,539
2013 modern 206 #19,153
2014 modern 208 #19,194
2015 modern 207 #19,155
2016 modern 195 #19,921

Geography

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Where Cantillons 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 Forest Heath, Wigan, Wiltshire, Wirral and Rushmoor. 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 Forest Heath 005 Forest Heath
2 Wigan 014 Wigan
3 Wiltshire 048 Wiltshire
4 Wirral 033 Wirral
5 Rushmoor 012 Rushmoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cantillon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cantillon

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Cantillon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Cantillon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Cantillon is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cantillon 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

Cantillon 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cantillon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Cantillon

The surname Cantillon originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "canton," meaning a corner or district. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a specific area or corner of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cantillon dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document recorded the names and landholdings of individuals throughout England at the time.

During the 16th century, the name Cantillon began to appear in various historical records across Europe. In 1543, a Francois Cantillon was documented as a merchant in the city of Bordeaux, France. Another notable individual from this period was Jacques Cantillon, born in 1587, who served as a magistrate in the French town of Toulouse.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Cantillon, Cantillion, and Cantillyon. These variations can be found in various historical documents and records from different regions.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Cantillon surname was Richard Cantillon, an Irish-French economist and author who lived from 1680 to 1734. He is considered a forerunner of modern economics and is best known for his work "Essai sur la Nature du Commerce en Général" (Essay on the Nature of Trade in General), which was published posthumously in 1755.

Another notable figure was Philippe Cantillon, a French military officer born in 1726. He served in the French Army during the Seven Years' War and later became a member of the French National Assembly during the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, Marie-Françoise Cantillon, born in 1825, gained recognition as a French painter and etcher. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now part of various museum collections.

The Cantillon surname also made its way to other parts of the world, including North America. One of the earliest recorded instances in the United States was John Cantillon, who was born in Ireland in 1812 and later emigrated to the United States, settling in New York City.

Throughout history, the Cantillon surname has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including merchants, military officers, economists, artists, and more. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of many nations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cantillon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cantillon 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. Glamorgan leads with 7 Cantillons recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.49x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 7 37.49x
Lancashire 4 3.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Merthyr Tydfil in Glamorgan leads with 7 Cantillons recorded in 1881 and an index of 391.06x.

Place Total Index
Merthyr Tydfil 7 391.06x
Toxteth Park 4 92.81x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Catherine 2
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 2
Dennis 1
Jeremiah 1
Morgan 1
Richard 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 Cantillon households.

FAQ

Cantillon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cantillon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Cantillon surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cantillon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016. That gives Cantillon a modern rank of #19,921.

What does the Cantillon surname mean?

An uncommon French surname possibly derived from a placename or an occupation.

What does the Cantillon map show?

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