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UK surname

Cullimore

Of Anglo-Saxon origin referring to someone who lived on or near a hill.

In the 1881 census there were 453 people recorded with the Cullimore surname, ranking it #7,289 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 560, ranked #9,165, down from #7,289 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Alveston and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stroud, Monmouthshire and Castle Point.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cullimore is 636 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23.6%.

1881 census count

453

Ranked #7,289

Modern count

560

2016, ranked #9,165

Peak year

1999

636 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cullimore had 453 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,289 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 560 in 2016, ranked #9,165.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 620 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Cullimore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cullimore surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Cullimore 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 297 #7,707
1861 historical 293 #8,589
1881 historical 453 #7,289
1891 historical 508 #7,341
1901 historical 564 #7,397
1911 historical 620 #6,668
1997 modern 603 #8,110
1998 modern 635 #8,050
1999 modern 636 #8,095
2000 modern 619 #8,249
2001 modern 617 #8,120
2002 modern 624 #8,218
2003 modern 598 #8,358
2004 modern 594 #8,411
2005 modern 589 #8,388
2006 modern 594 #8,345
2007 modern 603 #8,319
2008 modern 602 #8,392
2009 modern 609 #8,494
2010 modern 617 #8,604
2011 modern 603 #8,660
2012 modern 573 #8,900
2013 modern 581 #8,945
2014 modern 576 #9,058
2015 modern 568 #9,068
2016 modern 560 #9,165

Geography

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Where Cullimores are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Alveston, London parishes, Peasemore and Thornbury, Rockhampton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stroud, Monmouthshire and Castle Point. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Alveston Gloucestershire
3 London parishes London 1
4 Peasemore Berkshire
5 Thornbury, Rockhampton Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stroud 012 Stroud
2 Monmouthshire 011 Monmouthshire
3 Stroud 014 Stroud
4 Stroud 003 Stroud
5 Castle Point 012 Castle Point

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cullimore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cullimore

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Cullimore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Cullimore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Cullimore 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

Cullimore is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Cullimore falls in decile 9 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cullimore 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Cullimore

The surname Cullimore is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cull," meaning "to cull or select," and "mor," meaning "moor or marsh." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a marshy area, perhaps as a farmer or landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire, where a John Cullimore was baptized in 1586. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of 1628 for the county of Somerset, indicating its presence in that region.

During the 17th century, the Cullimore surname seemed to have been concentrated in the southwestern counties of England, particularly Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. This is evidenced by entries in various parish registers and other historical documents from that time period.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Cullimore surname was John Cullimore (1705-1786), a wealthy landowner and farmer from the village of Longford, Somerset. He was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and his involvement in local affairs.

Another prominent individual was Sarah Cullimore (1781-1855), who was born in Kilmersdon, Somerset. She gained recognition for her skills as a lacemaker and her contributions to the local lacemaking industry, which was a important economic activity in that region during the 19th century.

Moving into the 19th century, the name appears in various census records and directories, with Cullimores residing in various parts of England, including London, the Midlands, and the northern counties.

One notable Cullimore from this era was William Cullimore (1826-1901), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham. He amassed a considerable fortune through his involvement in the metal and engineering industries and donated generously to various charitable causes.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure was Edith Cullimore (1888-1972), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Oxfordshire. She made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics and was instrumental in the preservation of numerous rare and endangered plant species.

Throughout its history, the Cullimore surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, skilled trades, business, and academic pursuits, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.

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1881 census detail

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Cullimore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cullimore 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. Gloucestershire leads with 245 Cullimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.14x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 245 28.14x
Middlesex 39 0.88x
Monmouthshire 39 12.15x
Berkshire 27 8.10x
Surrey 24 1.11x
Wiltshire 12 3.06x
Lancashire 11 0.21x
Herefordshire 10 5.49x
Yorkshire 9 0.20x
Oxfordshire 7 2.55x
Somerset 6 0.84x
Worcestershire 6 1.04x
Buckinghamshire 4 1.49x
Dorset 4 1.37x
Essex 4 0.46x
Warwickshire 3 0.27x
Sussex 2 0.27x
Cheshire 1 0.10x
Derbyshire 1 0.14x
Isle of Man 1 1.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Thornbury in Gloucestershire leads with 55 Cullimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 924.37x.

Place Total Index
Thornbury 55 924.37x
Olveston 36 1469.39x
Alveston 20 1626.02x
Peasemore 19 4130.43x
Cam 15 561.80x
Bristol St George 14 34.77x
Cromhall Cromhall Lygon 14 2978.72x
Goldcliff 12 3428.57x
Islington London 12 2.79x
Trevethin 12 39.60x
Rockhampton 11 3333.33x
Iron Acton 10 568.18x
Slimbridge 10 769.23x
Henbury 9 211.76x
Biddestone St Nicholas 8 1290.32x
Reigate Foreign 8 34.16x
Wimbledon 8 32.95x
Grafton 7 4117.65x
Rawcliffe In Goole 7 280.00x
Berkeley 6 123.97x
Llanmartin 6 2222.22x
Newland 6 81.97x
Oxford St Thomas 6 46.91x
Reading St Giles 6 18.35x
Westbury On Trym 6 20.35x
Wotton Under Edge 6 116.96x
Ashton Under Lyne 5 4.34x
Camberwell 5 1.76x
Chelsea London 5 3.74x
Tytherington 5 735.29x
Melcombe Regis 4 33.14x
Paddington London 4 2.45x
St George Hanover Square 4 5.12x
Upton Cum Chalvey 4 37.42x
West Ham 4 2.07x
Berkeley Hamfallow 3 189.87x
Clifton 3 6.82x
Croydon 3 2.50x
Dunkerton 3 193.55x
Eccleston In Prescot 3 11.35x
Northfield 3 27.27x
Staunton 3 476.19x
Teddington London 3 29.82x
West Dean 3 21.22x
Woolaston 3 227.27x
Edmonton 2 5.59x
Laycock 2 112.36x
Leamington 2 26.95x
Littlehampton 2 33.50x
Magor 2 298.51x
Newport 2 13.06x
Nortonwith 2 222.22x
Norwood 2 19.70x
St George In East London 2 4.79x
Avington 1 666.67x
Barnsley 1 2.20x
Bedwellty 1 1.77x
Birmingham 1 0.27x
Braddan 1 22.22x
Bradford On Avon 1 7.96x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 3.44x
Charfield 1 117.65x
Chieveley 1 56.50x
Clifford Cum Boston 1 25.32x
English Bicknor 1 104.17x
Hereford St Martin 1 45.45x
Horfield 1 11.42x
Liverpool 1 0.31x
Manchester 1 0.42x
Oaksey 1 153.85x
Radcliffe 1 3.94x
Rogerstone 1 50.51x
Saighton 1 181.82x
St Woollos 1 2.79x
Stoke Gifford 1 192.31x
Tottenham 1 1.41x
Walcot 1 2.63x
Whitechapel London 1 2.29x
Wotton St Mary 1 22.12x
Wraxall 1 73.53x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 27
William 25
James 15
Thomas 14
Henry 13
John 13
Charles 10
Albert 6
Arthur 6
Edward 6
Alfred 5
Frank 4
Frederick 4
Leonard 4
Ambrose 3
Augustus 3
Joseph 3
Walter 3
Wm. 3
Daniel 2
Daniell 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Gilbert 2
Harry 2
Jas. 2
Luke 2
Richard 2
Samuel 2
Sidney 2
Willm. 2
Amos 1
Attwoole 1
Austin 1
Christopher 1
Colin 1
Edgar 1
Edger 1
Edmund 1
Edwin 1
Enock 1
Enos 1
Frederic 1
Herbert 1
Horace 1
I. 1
J. 1
Job 1
Matthew 1
Michael 1

FAQ

Cullimore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cullimore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 453 people were recorded with the Cullimore surname. That placed it at #7,289 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cullimore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 560 in 2016. That gives Cullimore a modern rank of #9,165.

What does the Cullimore surname mean?

Of Anglo-Saxon origin referring to someone who lived on or near a hill.

What does the Cullimore map show?

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