UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "settlement of the king's people".
In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Connington surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 62, ranked #34,227, down from #23,220 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Manchester and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Connington is 157 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 15.1%.
1881 census count
73
Ranked #23,220
Modern count
62
2016, ranked #34,227
Peak year
1891
157 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Connington surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Connington 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 | 50 | #24,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 107 | #20,008 |
| 1881 | historical | 73 | #23,220 |
| 1891 | historical | 157 | #17,778 |
| 1901 | historical | 86 | #24,508 |
| 1911 | historical | 70 | #25,853 |
| 1997 | modern | 61 | #31,526 |
| 1998 | modern | 63 | #31,639 |
| 1999 | modern | 62 | #31,893 |
| 2000 | modern | 63 | #31,829 |
| 2001 | modern | 59 | #32,080 |
| 2002 | modern | 64 | #32,007 |
| 2003 | modern | 66 | #31,879 |
| 2004 | modern | 65 | #32,177 |
| 2005 | modern | 63 | #32,602 |
| 2006 | modern | 66 | #32,629 |
| 2007 | modern | 61 | #33,440 |
| 2008 | modern | 56 | #34,084 |
| 2009 | modern | 62 | #33,832 |
| 2010 | modern | 57 | #34,421 |
| 2011 | modern | 58 | #34,330 |
| 2012 | modern | 56 | #34,510 |
| 2013 | modern | 56 | #34,581 |
| 2014 | modern | 55 | #34,649 |
| 2015 | modern | 56 | #34,571 |
| 2016 | modern | 62 | #34,227 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Manchester, St Mary Stratford-le-Bow, Chesterfield and Liverpool. 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 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Mary Stratford-le-Bow | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Chesterfield | Derbyshire |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Connington 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 Connington, 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 Connington surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Connington 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, Connington 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 Connington is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Connington, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Connington is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the place name Conington, which is a village located in Cambridgeshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "cun" meaning "royal" and "tun" meaning "farm" or "settlement," suggesting that the name may have referred to a settlement owned by the king or a member of the royal family.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Connington can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book lists a family with the name "de Conington" as landowners in Cambridgeshire, indicating that the surname was already in use during the 11th century.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented the names of landowners and their holdings. In these records, the name was often spelled as "Conyngton" or "Cuninton," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time.
One notable figure with the surname Connington was Sir William Connington, who lived in the 14th century. He was a member of the English gentry and served as a knight in the service of King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Another prominent individual was Robert Connington, born in 1508, who was a scholar and a fellow of the University of Cambridge.
In the 16th century, the name was associated with the village of Conington in Cambridgeshire, which was also known as "Connington" during that period. This connection to the place name further reinforces the origin of the surname.
Other notable individuals with the surname Connington include Sir Thomas Connington, a 17th-century English politician and member of parliament, and John Connington, born in 1755, who was a renowned English clergyman and author of several theological works.
Throughout its history, the surname Connington has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Northamptonshire, where the name has deep roots and associations with the local communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Connington 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. Lancashire leads with 21 Conningtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.49x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 21 | 2.49x |
| Warwickshire | 17 | 9.47x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 1.12x |
| Sussex | 8 | 6.67x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 0.99x |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2.64x |
| Bedfordshire | 2 | 5.43x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1.27x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 2.53x |
| Northumberland | 2 | 1.89x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 17 Conningtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 17 | 28.41x |
| Manchester | 10 | 26.32x |
| Preston | 8 | 380.95x |
| Islington London | 6 | 8.69x |
| Liverpool | 6 | 11.69x |
| Kimberworth | 4 | 102.04x |
| Ashton Under Lyne | 2 | 10.83x |
| Bedford St Paul | 2 | 79.05x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 5.05x |
| Lower Bebington | 2 | 215.05x |
| Newcastle On Tyne All Sts | 2 | 31.60x |
| Sheffield | 2 | 8.90x |
| Bracebridge | 1 | 192.31x |
| Conisbrough | 1 | 151.52x |
| Everton | 1 | 3.71x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 13.85x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 5.19x |
| Leicester St Mary | 1 | 15.67x |
| Louth | 1 | 38.31x |
| Milton In Gravesend | 1 | 27.47x |
| Parr | 1 | 33.11x |
| Withington | 1 | 36.76x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Connington 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 Connington 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 Connington households.
FAQ
In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Connington surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 62 in 2016. That gives Connington a modern rank of #34,227.
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "settlement of the king's people".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Connington 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.