UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "valley by the woods".
In the 1881 census there were 69 people recorded with the Chattin surname, ranking it #23,816 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 83, ranked #32,815, down from #23,816 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Rowley Regis and Wolstanton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Chattin is 103 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20.3%.
1881 census count
69
Ranked #23,816
Modern count
83
2016, ranked #32,815
Peak year
1901
103 bearers
Map years
1
1901 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Chattin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Chattin surname density by area, 1901 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 | 68 | #21,302 |
| 1861 | historical | 69 | #25,057 |
| 1881 | historical | 69 | #23,816 |
| 1891 | historical | 83 | #26,376 |
| 1901 | historical | 103 | #22,444 |
| 1911 | historical | 93 | #23,492 |
| 1997 | modern | 95 | #27,638 |
| 1998 | modern | 95 | #28,303 |
| 1999 | modern | 90 | #29,056 |
| 2000 | modern | 94 | #28,573 |
| 2001 | modern | 90 | #28,793 |
| 2002 | modern | 99 | #28,082 |
| 2003 | modern | 96 | #28,381 |
| 2004 | modern | 88 | #29,758 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 85 | #30,556 |
| 2007 | modern | 89 | #30,383 |
| 2008 | modern | 87 | #30,999 |
| 2009 | modern | 82 | #32,048 |
| 2010 | modern | 82 | #32,492 |
| 2011 | modern | 85 | #32,127 |
| 2012 | modern | 83 | #32,611 |
| 2013 | modern | 87 | #32,472 |
| 2014 | modern | 85 | #32,743 |
| 2015 | modern | 85 | #32,693 |
| 2016 | modern | 83 | #32,815 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Rowley Regis, Wolstanton, London parishes and Walton. 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 | Rowley Regis | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Wolstanton | Staffordshire |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Walton | Suffolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Chattin 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 Chattin, 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 Chattin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Chattin 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, Chattin 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 Chattin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Chattin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Chattin is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "chatin," which referred to a small cat or kitten. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who was small or agile like a cat.
In the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Chatin" and "Chatyn," appeared in records in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. These early spellings reflect the linguistic evolution of the name over time.
One of the earliest known references to the name Chattin can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to the 9th century. The name "Chatyn" is mentioned in a document from the year 1204, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, the surname Chattin started to appear in various records across France. In 1356, a man named Jehan Chatin was recorded as a resident of the town of Saumur in the Loire Valley region.
During the Renaissance period, there are records of notable individuals bearing the surname Chattin. One such person was Pierre Chattin, a French poet and author who lived in the 16th century. His work "Le Jardin d'Amour" (The Garden of Love), published in 1572, gained him recognition among his contemporaries.
Another noteworthy figure was Jacques Chattin, a French explorer and navigator who was born in Dieppe in 1598. He is known for his expeditions to the Caribbean and his contributions to the mapping of the region in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, Marie-Anne Chattin (1718-1790) was a prominent French businesswoman who owned and operated a successful textile business in Lyon, making significant contributions to the local economy.
The name Chattin also has connections to various place names in France. For example, the village of Chattincourt in the Meuse department of northeastern France likely derived its name from the surname Chattin, indicating the presence of families with this surname in the area.
Throughout history, the surname Chattin has maintained its presence across various regions of France, with its origins rooted in the linguistic and cultural traditions of the Middle Ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Chattin 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. Suffolk leads with 27 Chattins recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.93x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 27 | 32.93x |
| Lancashire | 12 | 1.50x |
| Middlesex | 11 | 1.63x |
| Staffordshire | 11 | 4.84x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.91x |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 3.41x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.67x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.15x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Snape in Suffolk leads with 16 Chattins recorded in 1881 and an index of 13333.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Snape | 16 | 13333.33x |
| Bilston | 9 | 204.55x |
| Warrington | 8 | 84.48x |
| Benhall | 6 | 4285.71x |
| Paddington London | 5 | 20.20x |
| Dudley | 3 | 28.06x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 8.35x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 5.54x |
| Walton | 3 | 1034.48x |
| Wigan | 3 | 26.88x |
| Camberwell | 2 | 4.65x |
| Ipswich St Helen | 2 | 206.19x |
| Brinsworth | 1 | 322.58x |
| Latchford | 1 | 101.01x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 15.43x |
| West Derby | 1 | 4.28x |
| Wolstanton | 1 | 14.49x |
| Wolstanton Chesterton | 1 | 86.21x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Chattin 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 Chattin 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 Chattin households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 15 |
| General Labourer | 3 |
| Engine Driver | 2 |
| Pauper | 2 |
| Working Malster | 2 |
| (...) Engineer In Iron Work Wife | 1 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Book Binder | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Coach Finisher | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Engineer In Iron Work | 1 |
| Forge Man (Iron) | 1 |
| French Polisher | 1 |
| Furnace Man | 1 |
| Furnace Man Iron | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Governess (Prof) (Prof) | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Hotel Porter | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Law Stationers Clerk | 1 |
| Maltster Working | 1 |
| Message Boy | 1 |
| Retired Inn Keeper | 1 |
| Shoe Maker (Master) | 1 |
| Stoker In Iron Works | 1 |
| Tailoress | 1 |
| Teacher (S M) ((S M)) | 1 |
| Thatcher | 1 |
| Thatchers Wife | 1 |
| Weaver | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 69 people were recorded with the Chattin surname. That placed it at #23,816 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 83 in 2016. That gives Chattin a modern rank of #32,815.
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "valley by the woods".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Chattin 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.