UK surname
An English surname derived from an Old English term meaning "daredevil" or "reckless person".
In the 1881 census there were 43 people recorded with the Cutten surname, ranking it #27,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 53, ranked #34,727, down from #27,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Dartford and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cutten is 110 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23.3%.
1881 census count
43
Ranked #27,575
Modern count
53
2016, ranked #34,727
Peak year
1851
110 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Cutten surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Cutten surname density by area, 1851 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 | 110 | #16,093 |
| 1861 | historical | 87 | #22,681 |
| 1881 | historical | 43 | #27,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 50 | #28,590 |
| 1911 | historical | 70 | #25,853 |
| 1997 | modern | 57 | #31,917 |
| 1998 | modern | 50 | #32,899 |
| 1999 | modern | 51 | #32,940 |
| 2000 | modern | 51 | #32,999 |
| 2001 | modern | 50 | #32,957 |
| 2002 | modern | 51 | #33,193 |
| 2003 | modern | 48 | #33,533 |
| 2004 | modern | 50 | #33,566 |
| 2005 | modern | 54 | #33,433 |
| 2006 | modern | 51 | #33,992 |
| 2007 | modern | 51 | #34,272 |
| 2008 | modern | 52 | #34,381 |
| 2009 | modern | 59 | #34,072 |
| 2010 | modern | 56 | #34,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 53 | #34,657 |
| 2013 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
| 2014 | modern | 52 | #34,803 |
| 2015 | modern | 53 | #34,726 |
| 2016 | modern | 53 | #34,727 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Dartford, St Pancras, Margate and St Marylebone. 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 1 |
| 2 | Dartford | Kent |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Margate | Kent |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Cutten 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 Cutten, 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 Cutten surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Cutten 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, Cutten 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 Cutten is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Cutten, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Cutten is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cot," which referred to a small dwelling or cottage, and the suffix "-en," indicating a place name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cutten surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where it appears as "Johanne de Cotene." This suggests that the name originated from a place called Coten or Cotten, likely a hamlet or village in Sussex or a neighboring county.
During the medieval period, the Cutten family was concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. The name is also found in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire from 1268, which mention a "William de Cotene."
In the 16th century, the Cutten surname gained prominence in Cornwall, where it is believed to have been derived from the place name "Cutten," which was an old spelling of the village now known as Cuddenhall. One notable figure from this period was John Cutten (c. 1550-1620), a prominent merchant and landowner in Truro, Cornwall.
The Cutten surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 17th century, George Cutten (1615-1680) was a respected clergyman and author of theological works. Another notable figure was William Cutten (1784-1862), a British artist known for his landscape paintings.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Cutten surname spread across England and beyond, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Empire. One notable example is Henry Cutten (1821-1892), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Crimean War.
Another individual of note was Mary Cutten (1837-1905), an English novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name "Violet Fane." Her works were popular during the Victorian era and often explored themes of social class and gender roles.
As the Cutten family dispersed throughout the centuries, various spellings of the surname emerged, including Cotten, Cottyn, and Cotting. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Old English word for a small dwelling or cottage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cutten 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. Sussex leads with 13 Cuttens recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.39x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Richmond in Surrey leads with 8 Cuttens recorded in 1881 and an index of 279.72x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 8 | 279.72x |
| Subdeanery | 7 | 1296.30x |
| Cleator | 5 | 333.33x |
| Oving | 4 | 1666.67x |
| Enfield | 2 | 72.73x |
| Hackney London | 2 | 8.51x |
| Islington London | 2 | 4.92x |
| Norwich St George Colegate | 2 | 869.57x |
| Waltham Holy Cross | 2 | 259.74x |
| Dukinfield | 1 | 23.36x |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 30.77x |
| Great Burstead | 1 | 333.33x |
| Hastings Holy Trinity | 1 | 192.31x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.74x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 1 | 38.17x |
| Runcorn | 1 | 46.95x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 4.47x |
| West Ham | 1 | 5.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Cutten 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 Cutten 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 Cutten households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 12 |
| Assists In Shop | 1 |
| Billiard Maker | 1 |
| Card Room Hand Cotton Mill | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Chemist | 1 |
| Coach Body Maker | 1 |
| Coach Builder & Trimmer | 1 |
| Dock Labr | 1 |
| Fishmonger & Poulterer | 1 |
| Gen Labourer | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Inerest Of Money | 1 |
| Labour | 1 |
| Linen Weaver | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Postman (C S No 9) | 1 |
| Postmans Wife | 1 |
| Servt (Dom) | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Vellum Binder | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 43 people were recorded with the Cutten surname. That placed it at #27,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 53 in 2016. That gives Cutten a modern rank of #34,727.
An English surname derived from an Old English term meaning "daredevil" or "reckless person".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cutten 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.