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UK surname

Cutsforth

A surname derived from a location name, likely denoting someone who came from a place called Cutsforth.

In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Cutsforth surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 151, ranked #23,615, up from #27,870 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cutsforth is 155 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 268.3%.

1881 census count

41

Ranked #27,870

Modern count

151

2016, ranked #23,615

Peak year

2008

155 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cutsforth had 41 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,870 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016, ranked #23,615.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 89 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Cutsforth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cutsforth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cutsforth 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 28 #28,274
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 41 #27,870
1891 historical 53 #29,946
1901 historical 66 #26,794
1911 historical 89 #23,922
1997 modern 143 #21,761
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 153 #21,551
2000 modern 144 #22,357
2001 modern 137 #22,740
2002 modern 143 #22,595
2003 modern 130 #23,672
2004 modern 136 #23,207
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 144 #22,520
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 155 #21,956
2009 modern 148 #23,141
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 151 #23,204
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 149 #23,765
2014 modern 147 #24,177
2015 modern 150 #23,718
2016 modern 151 #23,615

Geography

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Where Cutsforths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 033 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Kingston upon Hull 020 Kingston upon Hull, City of
3 Kingston upon Hull 017 Kingston upon Hull, City of
4 Kingston upon Hull 026 Kingston upon Hull, City of
5 Kingston upon Hull 033 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cutsforth

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cutsforth

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Cutsforth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Cutsforth 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 neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Cutsforth is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Cutsforth is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cutsforth falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cutsforth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Cutsforth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Cutsforth

The surname Cutsforth is of English origin, originating in the northern counties of England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cutta," meaning a small dwelling or cottage, and "forth," referring to a shallow ford or stream crossing. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small cottage by a shallow stream or ford.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Cutsforth dates back to the 13th century. In 1273, a William de Cutzforth was mentioned in the Yorkshire Assize Rolls, indicating the name's presence in the county of Yorkshire during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Cuttisforth and Cutsfurth, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379 listed a John de Cuttesforth, further solidifying the name's roots in the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the Cutsforth surname was John Cutsforth (c. 1595-1664), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge, from 1630 until his death. He was a respected figure in the academic circles of his time.

Another individual of note was Richard Cutsforth (1616-1687), an English Puritan minister who served as the vicar of Sedgefield in County Durham. He was a prominent figure in the religious landscape of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Cutsforth appeared in various parish records and historical documents. One such record is the baptismal record of Thomas Cutsforth in 1742 at the parish church of St. Mary's in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Moving into the 19th century, the Cutsforth surname was still present in the northern counties of England. One notable figure from this era was William Cutsforth (1823-1905), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the development of the local community and was involved in various charitable endeavors.

Another individual of note was Margaret Cutsforth (1840-1912), who gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded the Cutsforth School for Girls in Leeds, which played a crucial role in providing educational opportunities for young women in the region.

Throughout its history, the Cutsforth surname has maintained its roots in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Durham. While not a particularly widespread name, it has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from academia and religion to industry and education.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cutsforth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cutsforth 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. Yorkshire leads with 39 Cutsforths recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.84x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 39 9.84x
Lincolnshire 1 1.56x
Northumberland 1 1.68x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holy Trinity in Yorkshire leads with 13 Cutsforths recorded in 1881 and an index of 136.41x.

Place Total Index
Holy Trinity 13 136.41x
Holy Trinity St Mary 10 1666.67x
Willerby In Sculcoates 10 25000.00x
North Newbald 2 2222.22x
Sculcoates 2 31.85x
East Halton 1 1111.11x
Elswick 1 21.05x
Kingstonupon Hull 1 312.50x
Kirk Ella 1 2000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Kate 2
Martha 2
Mary 2
Alice 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Christiana 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Feeby 1
Florence 1
H. 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Laura 1
Margret 1
Minney 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 4
William 4
Charles 2
Robert 2
Alfred 1
Edward 1
Fredk. 1
Joel 1
Lennord 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

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 Cutsforth households.

FAQ

Cutsforth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cutsforth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Cutsforth surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cutsforth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016. That gives Cutsforth a modern rank of #23,615.

What does the Cutsforth surname mean?

A surname derived from a location name, likely denoting someone who came from a place called Cutsforth.

What does the Cutsforth map show?

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