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UK surname

Cundick

An English surname derived from a nickname for a brave or bold person.

In the 1881 census there were 107 people recorded with the Cundick surname, ranking it #18,982 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 131, ranked #26,004, down from #18,982 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Saviour Southwark and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Dorset, Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cundick is 168 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 22.4%.

1881 census count

107

Ranked #18,982

Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2000

168 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cundick had 107 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,982 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 121 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Cundick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cundick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Cundick 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 87 #18,695
1861 historical 83 #23,189
1881 historical 107 #18,982
1891 historical 121 #21,169
1901 historical 111 #21,492
1911 historical 112 #21,274
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 153 #21,387
1999 modern 150 #21,826
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 153 #21,197
2002 modern 147 #22,197
2003 modern 146 #22,069
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 131 #23,942
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 132 #24,476
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 142 #24,547
2014 modern 138 #25,218
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Cundicks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Saviour Southwark, London parishes, St Dunstan Stepney and Warminster, Upton Scudamore, Great and Little Corsley, Norton Bavant. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Dorset, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire and Darlington. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 St Saviour Southwark London (South Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)
5 Warminster, Upton Scudamore, Great and Little Corsley, Norton Bavant Wiltshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Dorset 003 North Dorset
2 Bath and North East Somerset 022 Bath and North East Somerset
3 Wiltshire 044 Wiltshire
4 Wiltshire 024 Wiltshire
5 Darlington 010 Darlington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cundick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cundick

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cundick, 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 Cundick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Cundick 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Cundick is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cundick is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

Cundick 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 Cundick 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 Cundick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Cundick

The surname Cundick has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cund" meaning "kind" or "gentle" and "ic" meaning "like" or "resembling." The name likely referred to someone who had a gentle or kind disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cundick can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were records of landowners in various counties of England. The entry mentions a William Cundick in Worcestershire.

During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms such as Cundicke, Cundyke, and Cundick, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the time. The surname is also thought to be associated with certain place names in England, such as Cundall in North Yorkshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name.

In the 16th century, records show a John Cundick who was born in 1542 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Another notable figure from this period was William Cundick, born in 1576 in Yorkshire, who was a successful merchant and a member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers.

The 17th century saw the birth of Thomas Cundick in 1612 in Lancashire. He was a respected clergyman and served as the vicar of Wigan Parish Church for over 40 years. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Cundick, born in 1654 in Derbyshire, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in her local community.

In the 18th century, the name Cundick was associated with several notable figures, including John Cundick, born in 1721 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas. Additionally, there was Mary Cundick, born in 1748 in Yorkshire, who was a renowned poet and writer during her time.

The 19th century brought forth individuals like Richard Cundick, born in 1814 in Lancashire. He was a successful industrialist and played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region. Another notable figure was Sarah Cundick, born in 1876 in Derbyshire, who was a pioneering educator and advocated for women's education and rights.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cundick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cundick 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. Wiltshire leads with 75 Cundicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 81.27x.

County Total Index
Wiltshire 75 81.27x
Middlesex 10 0.96x
Somerset 9 5.36x
Kent 4 1.12x
Gloucestershire 3 1.47x
Surrey 3 0.59x
Dorset 1 1.46x
Hampshire 1 0.47x
Monmouthshire 1 1.33x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Warminster in Wiltshire leads with 63 Cundicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 3118.81x.

Place Total Index
Warminster 63 3118.81x
Norton Bavant 12 13333.33x
Mile End Old Town London 10 45.02x
Plumstead 4 33.70x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 3 15.57x
Timsbury 3 588.24x
Southwark St George Martyr 2 9.52x
Twerton 2 115.61x
West Lydford 2 2000.00x
Aberystruth 1 15.04x
Froyle 1 370.37x
Kingston On Thames 1 8.19x
Paulton 1 129.87x
Walcot 1 11.17x
Wareham Holy Trinity 1 333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Emily 5
Sarah 5
Elizabeth 4
Alice 2
Annie 2
Bessie 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Susan 2
Ada 1
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Clara 1
Dinah 1
Edith 1
Elizth.Woore 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Harriet 1
Lilly 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Cundick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cundick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 107 people were recorded with the Cundick surname. That placed it at #18,982 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cundick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Cundick a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Cundick surname mean?

An English surname derived from a nickname for a brave or bold person.

What does the Cundick map show?

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