UK surname
An occupational surname derived from the Old French "carnier," meaning a meat seller or butcher.
In the 1881 census there were 50 people recorded with the Carner surname, ranking it #26,587 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 9, ranked #37,705, down from #26,587 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hovingham, Belgrave and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carner is 271 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 82.0%.
1881 census count
50
Ranked #26,587
Modern count
9
2016, ranked #37,705
Peak year
1861
271 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Carner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Carner 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 | 102 | #16,933 |
| 1861 | historical | 271 | #9,193 |
| 1881 | historical | 50 | #26,587 |
| 1891 | historical | 223 | #13,800 |
| 1901 | historical | 85 | #24,636 |
| 1911 | historical | 96 | #23,193 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 12 | #36,749 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 7 | #37,865 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 9 | #37,705 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hovingham, Belgrave, Manchester, St Leonard Bromley and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. 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 | Hovingham | Yorkshire, North Riding |
| 2 | Belgrave | Leicestershire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Leonard Bromley | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Carner 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 Carner, 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 Carner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Carner 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, Carner 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 Carner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Carner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Carner is believed to have originated in Spain, possibly in the region of Catalonia or Valencia. Its earliest known form was likely "Carner" or "Carné," derived from the Catalan word "carn," meaning "meat" or "flesh." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a butcher, meat seller, or someone involved in the meat trade.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Carner can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest of the region from the Moors. This record mentions individuals with the surname Carner who were granted lands and properties in Valencia.
In the 14th century, the name Carner appeared in several legal documents and notarial records from the city of Barcelona, indicating that families with this surname were well-established in the area during that time period.
A notable individual bearing the surname Carner was Josep Carner i Puig-Oriol (1884-1970), a Catalan poet, essayist, and translator. He was a prominent figure in the Catalan literary renaissance and served as the president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans from 1942 to 1963.
Another noteworthy person with the surname Carner was Jaume Carner i Romeu (1823-1884), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Barcelona from 1872 to 1873.
In the late 15th century, the name Carner can be found in records from the town of Gandía, located in the province of Valencia. One such record mentions a family named Carner who owned a butcher shop in the town's main square.
Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries also show the presence of the Carner surname in various parts of Spain, including the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia.
It's important to note that the surname Carner may have also been derived from place names or toponyms, particularly in areas where the word "carn" or similar variations were used to describe geographical features or locations related to meat production or trade.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carner 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 11 Carners recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.21x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 11 | 2.21x |
| Shropshire | 10 | 23.28x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 9.46x |
| Sussex | 6 | 7.16x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 1.22x |
| Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4.48x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1.82x |
| Durham | 2 | 1.35x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.18x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.17x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 2.78x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wellington in Shropshire leads with 10 Carners recorded in 1881 and an index of 414.94x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 10 | 414.94x |
| St George Hanover Square | 9 | 102.74x |
| Portslade | 6 | 1176.47x |
| Tynemouth | 5 | 126.26x |
| Radford | 3 | 88.24x |
| Chester St Mary On Hill | 2 | 212.77x |
| Hook | 2 | 185.19x |
| Leeds | 2 | 7.19x |
| Monkwearmouth Shore | 2 | 69.20x |
| Newcastle On Tyne All Sts | 2 | 45.25x |
| Bedwellty | 1 | 15.75x |
| Cliffe | 1 | 263.16x |
| Crompton | 1 | 59.52x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 3.59x |
| Hunslet | 1 | 13.02x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 19.80x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 6.37x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 2.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Carner 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 Carner 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 Carner households.
FAQ
In 1881, 50 people were recorded with the Carner surname. That placed it at #26,587 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 9 in 2016. That gives Carner a modern rank of #37,705.
An occupational surname derived from the Old French "carnier," meaning a meat seller or butcher.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carner 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.