UK surname
A topographic surname referring to someone living by a pool or mere.
In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Delamore surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #23,062 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bebbington, Neston and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delamore is 124 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10.8%.
1881 census count
74
Ranked #23,062
Modern count
82
2016, ranked #32,895
Peak year
1911
124 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Delamore surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Delamore surname density by area, 1911 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 | 84 | #19,067 |
| 1861 | historical | 68 | #25,196 |
| 1881 | historical | 74 | #23,062 |
| 1891 | historical | 94 | #24,820 |
| 1901 | historical | 117 | #20,830 |
| 1911 | historical | 124 | #20,023 |
| 1997 | modern | 80 | #29,554 |
| 1998 | modern | 83 | #29,638 |
| 1999 | modern | 82 | #29,933 |
| 2000 | modern | 84 | #29,706 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 79 | #30,499 |
| 2003 | modern | 82 | #30,206 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 78 | #31,058 |
| 2006 | modern | 78 | #31,385 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 83 | #31,483 |
| 2009 | modern | 79 | #32,372 |
| 2010 | modern | 84 | #32,289 |
| 2011 | modern | 87 | #31,905 |
| 2012 | modern | 81 | #32,796 |
| 2013 | modern | 83 | #32,813 |
| 2014 | modern | 83 | #32,910 |
| 2015 | modern | 84 | #32,782 |
| 2016 | modern | 82 | #32,895 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bebbington, Neston, Liverpool, Sheffield and Kirton. 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 | Bebbington | Cheshire |
| 2 | Neston | Cheshire |
| 3 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 4 | Sheffield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Kirton | Lincolnshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Delamore 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 Delamore, 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 Delamore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Delamore 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, Delamore 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 Delamore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Delamore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Delamore originated in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "de la" meaning "of the" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "moorland." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname resided near a moor or moorland area.
One of the earliest known references to the Delamore name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholdings and properties across England after the Norman Conquest. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul de la More, whose lands were located in Normandy, France.
During the 13th century, the Delamore family had established themselves in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy. Historical records from this period mention individuals such as Jean Delamore (born c. 1220), a knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade, and Marguerite Delamore (c. 1280-1345), a noblewoman known for her philanthropic work in the Normandy region.
As the Delamore family spread across Europe, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including De la More, Delamor, and Delemore. In England, the name was sometimes anglicized to Delamere or Delamer.
Notable figures bearing the Delamore surname include:
1. Guillaume Delamore (c. 1450-1520), a French merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region. 2. Marie-Antoinette Delamore (1612-1689), a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for her works during the reign of King Louis XIV. 3. Sir Robert Delamore (1690-1768), an English politician and member of Parliament who played a significant role in the development of parliamentary procedures. 4. Jacques-Pierre Delamore (1785-1863), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery. 5. Emily Delamore (1842-1912), an English author and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education reform.
Throughout its history, the Delamore surname has been associated with various place names, such as the village of Delamere in Cheshire, England, and the Delamore Forest in Normandy, France. These place names likely derived from the original surname and reflect the geographic origins of different branches of the Delamore family.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Delamore 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. Cheshire leads with 23 Delamores recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.63x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lower Bebington in Cheshire leads with 13 Delamores recorded in 1881 and an index of 1397.85x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Bebington | 13 | 1397.85x |
| Brightside Bierlow | 8 | 57.80x |
| Sheffield | 7 | 31.17x |
| Birkenhead | 6 | 47.89x |
| St Giles Cripplegate | 6 | 631.58x |
| Tottenham | 6 | 52.91x |
| St Pancras London | 5 | 8.72x |
| Walpole St Andrew | 4 | 2352.94x |
| Warrington | 4 | 39.96x |
| Chester St John Baptist | 3 | 106.38x |
| Shoreditch London | 3 | 9.72x |
| Chingford | 1 | 294.12x |
| Ecclesall Bierlow | 1 | 6.97x |
| Holyhead | 1 | 42.55x |
| Horton Kirby | 1 | 263.16x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 1 | 24.88x |
| Salford | 1 | 4.02x |
| Upton By Birkenhead | 1 | 666.67x |
| Wolborough | 1 | 53.48x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Delamore 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 Delamore 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 Delamore households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 16 |
| Baker | 2 |
| Carter | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Blacksmith Wife | 1 |
| Boy | 1 |
| C S Attendant B Museum | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| City Police Constable | 1 |
| Clerk Railway C House | 1 |
| Commercial Clerk Unemployed | 1 |
| Cooper | 1 |
| Cutler (Learning) | 1 |
| Day Labourer (Gen) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Farmers Daughter | 1 |
| Flower Maker | 1 |
| Fustian Cutter | 1 |
| General Lab | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Labourer (To Water Co.) | 1 |
| Licensed Victualler | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Servant (Dom) | 1 |
| Shoemaker & Postmaster | 1 |
| Shop Assistant (Baker) | 1 |
| Upholsterer | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Delamore surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Delamore a modern rank of #32,895.
A topographic surname referring to someone living by a pool or mere.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Delamore 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.