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UK surname

Crocket

A surname derived from the word "crochet" referring to a person who made or sold hooks and small tools.

In the 1881 census there were 387 people recorded with the Crocket surname, ranking it #8,152 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 169, ranked #21,884, down from #8,152 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Marykirk, Edinburgh and Dumfries. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Nithsdale, Barlanark and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crocket is 511 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 56.3%.

1881 census count

387

Ranked #8,152

Modern count

169

2016, ranked #21,884

Peak year

1851

511 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Crocket had 387 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,152 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016, ranked #21,884.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 511 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Crocket surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Crocket surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Crocket 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 511 #4,895
1861 historical 490 #5,330
1881 historical 387 #8,152
1891 historical 371 #9,405
1901 historical 257 #12,898
1911 historical 76 #25,221
1997 modern 160 #20,259
1998 modern 167 #20,258
1999 modern 166 #20,458
2000 modern 171 #20,044
2001 modern 161 #20,543
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 158 #20,952
2004 modern 159 #21,007
2005 modern 157 #21,128
2006 modern 153 #21,643
2007 modern 166 #20,811
2008 modern 158 #21,690
2009 modern 160 #21,978
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 168 #21,563
2012 modern 163 #21,989
2013 modern 163 #22,342
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 168 #21,971
2016 modern 169 #21,884

Geography

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Where Crockets are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Marykirk, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Balmaghie and Brechin. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mid Nithsdale, Barlanark, Bradford, Dundonald, Loans and Symington and Colchester. 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 Marykirk Kincardine
2 Edinburgh Edinburgh
3 Dumfries Dumfries
4 Balmaghie Kirkcudbright
5 Brechin Forfar

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mid Nithsdale Dumfries and Galloway
2 Barlanark Glasgow City
3 Bradford 016 Bradford
4 Dundonald, Loans and Symington South Ayrshire
5 Colchester 014 Colchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Crocket

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Crocket

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Crocket surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Crocket 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Crocket 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

Crocket is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Crocket falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Crocket is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Crocket, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Crocket

The surname Crocket is believed to have originated in England, where it first appeared as a locational name derived from the Old English words "croc" and "hyt," which together mean "crooked hut" or "crooked dwelling." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who resided in a distinctively shaped abode.

The earliest known record of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Crochet." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England.

Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Crokket, Crockett, and eventually, Crocket. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic changes that occurred throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing this surname was Sir John Crocket, a 14th-century nobleman from Gloucestershire, England. He played a prominent role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 16th century, the name gained recognition through the exploits of William Crocket, a renowned English explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the New World. His travels and contributions to cartography and exploration were well-documented in his time.

Another noteworthy individual was David Crocket, a Scottish poet and writer from the 17th century. Born in 1596 in Ayrshire, he gained acclaim for his poetic works, which often explored themes of nature and Scottish rural life.

Moving into the 18th century, the name is associated with Thomas Crocket, a prominent English architect and builder. He designed and constructed several notable buildings in London, including St. George's Church in Bloomsbury, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

In the 19th century, the name Crocket gained international recognition through the life and exploits of Davy Crockett, an American folk hero, frontiersman, and politician. Born in 1786 in Greene County, Tennessee, he became a larger-than-life figure known for his legendary adventures and service in the Texas Revolution.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Crocket throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Crocket families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crocket 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. Lanarkshire leads with 38 Crockets recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.11x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 38 3.11x
Midlothian 34 6.72x
Kirkcudbrightshire 30 54.89x
Angus 29 8.29x
Surrey 29 1.58x
Middlesex 24 0.64x
Staffordshire 23 1.80x
West Lothian 22 38.70x
Worcestershire 18 3.65x
Perthshire 16 9.44x
Buckinghamshire 14 6.13x
Lancashire 14 0.31x
Monmouthshire 13 4.76x
Morayshire 13 22.16x
Stirlingshire 10 7.18x
Dumfriesshire 9 10.79x
Yorkshire 9 0.24x
Renfrewshire 6 2.05x
Warwickshire 6 0.63x
Hertfordshire 5 1.92x
Berwickshire 4 8.75x
Glamorgan 4 0.61x
Northumberland 4 0.71x
Kent 2 0.16x
Kincardineshire 2 4.35x
Clackmannanshire 1 3.21x
Dunbartonshire 1 0.99x
Fife 1 0.45x
Gloucestershire 1 0.14x
Hampshire 1 0.13x
Norfolk 1 0.17x
Shetland 1 2.59x
Shropshire 1 0.31x
Wiltshire 1 0.30x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brechin in Angus leads with 17 Crockets recorded in 1881 and an index of 123.73x.

Place Total Index
Brechin 17 123.73x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 15 7.37x
Glasgow 15 6.92x
Tulliallan 15 522.65x
Cambusnethan 13 47.94x
Drainie 13 250.00x
Linlithgow 13 178.33x
Troqueer 11 153.42x
West Derby 11 8.39x
South Leith 10 17.57x
Govan 9 2.98x
Kelton 9 200.45x
Montrose 9 42.47x
Rotherhithe 9 19.30x
Southcoates 9 43.33x
Abercorn 8 707.96x
Bermondsey 8 7.12x
Borthwick 8 353.98x
Stoke Newington London 8 27.21x
Willenhall 8 33.51x
Aberystruth 7 29.09x
Belbroughton 7 273.44x
Birmingham 6 1.89x
Camberwell 6 2.49x
Kingswinford 6 12.97x
Newington 6 4.30x
Urr 6 84.39x
Bledlow 5 362.32x
Farnham Royal 5 370.37x
Gnosall 5 162.34x
Tring 5 71.94x
Worcester Blockhouse 5 184.50x
Dunse 4 92.17x
Eastwood 4 22.20x
Stirling 4 22.79x
Balmaghie 3 250.00x
Dundee 3 2.30x
Llanover 3 32.19x
Newcastle On Tyne St 3 10.31x
Panteg 3 69.77x
South Mimms 3 57.92x
Tinwald 3 270.27x
Wolverhampton 3 3.06x
Wooburn 3 95.24x
Bromsgrove 2 12.06x
Denny 2 26.99x
Deptford St Paul 2 2.01x
Dudley 2 3.34x
Dumfries 2 24.30x
Glencairn 2 89.29x
Llandough Juxta Cardiff 2 303.03x
Llantwit Vairdre 2 27.06x
St George Hanover Square 2 3.01x
St Pancras London 2 0.66x
Uxbridge 2 46.40x
Aberfoyle 1 163.93x
Aldershot 1 3.86x
Alloa 1 6.61x
Anwoth 1 106.38x
Bonhill 1 6.14x
Carriden 1 38.76x
Cheltenham 1 1.75x
Ellesborough 1 126.58x
Eskdalemuir 1 138.89x
Falkirk 1 3.07x
Great Yarmouth 1 2.08x
Hampstead London 1 1.70x
Hillingdon 1 8.31x
Killearn 1 68.49x
Layton With Warbreck 1 6.08x
Lerwick 1 400.00x
Lochmaben 1 27.40x
Lochwinnoch 1 22.94x
Manchester 1 0.50x
Port Glasgow 1 7.07x
Ribbesford 1 24.39x
St Marylebone London 1 0.50x
Strathblane 1 57.47x
Whitechapel London 1 2.69x
Whiteparish 1 70.42x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Ann 9
Elizabeth 6
Ada 5
Louisa 4
Caroline 3
Charlotte 3
Emily 3
Harriet 3
Martha 3
Agnes 2
Alice 2
Annie 2
Eliza 2
Florence 2
Jessie 2
Kate 2
Rebecca 2
Sarah 2
Amy 1
Angelina 1
Catherine 1
Cissey 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Georgina 1
Hannah 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Jeffery 1
Leah 1
Letitia 1
Lizzie 1
Mabel 1
Madeline 1
Maria 1
Marion 1
Maud 1
Maude 1
Miney 1
Phillis 1
Sophia 1
Sushanah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 10
John 8
James 7
Edward 6
George 5
Charles 4
David 3
Thomas 3
Albert 2
Arthur 2
Francis 2
Henry 2
Herbert 2
Stephen 2
Walter 2
Andrew 1
Archibole 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Edwin 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
R. 1
Robt. 1
Squire 1
Sydney 1
Thos. 1
Timothy 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Crocket surname: questions and answers

How common was the Crocket surname in 1881?

In 1881, 387 people were recorded with the Crocket surname. That placed it at #8,152 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Crocket surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 169 in 2016. That gives Crocket a modern rank of #21,884.

What does the Crocket surname mean?

A surname derived from the word "crochet" referring to a person who made or sold hooks and small tools.

What does the Crocket map show?

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