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UK surname

Demuth

A German occupational surname referring to a courageous or bold person, derived from the Middle High German "diemuot".

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Demuth surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 122, ranked #27,255, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Plymouth, Southwark and Brighton and Hove.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Demuth is 143 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 388.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2014

143 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Demuth had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 44 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Demuth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Demuth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Demuth 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 39 #31,257
1901 historical 34 #30,281
1911 historical 44 #28,454
1997 modern 121 #24,019
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 122 #24,745
2000 modern 130 #23,785
2001 modern 129 #23,557
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 132 #23,625
2005 modern 138 #22,999
2006 modern 138 #23,156
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 141 #23,907
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 138 #24,614
2013 modern 142 #24,547
2014 modern 143 #24,621
2015 modern 135 #25,481
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Demuths 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 Plymouth, Southwark, Brighton and Hove and Havering. 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 Plymouth 011 Plymouth
2 Southwark 009 Southwark
3 Brighton and Hove 022 Brighton and Hove
4 Havering 010 Havering
5 Plymouth 002 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Demuth

These lists show first names that appear often with the Demuth 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 Demuth

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Demuth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Demuth 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Demuth is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Demuth 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Demuth falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Demuth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Demuth

The surname DEMUTH has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German words "de muot," meaning "the courageous one" or "the bold one." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who displayed bravery or determination.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEMUTH surname can be found in various medieval documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is a reference to a "Heinrich Demuth" in a 13th-century land registry from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the form "Demudt" in the records of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg. This variation likely resulted from regional dialects and scribal variations in spelling.

The DEMUTH surname spread across different parts of Germany over the centuries. By the 16th century, it had become well-established in areas such as Franconia, Swabia, and the Rhineland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Johannes Demuth, a German painter and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1561. His works, primarily depicting religious subjects, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Germany.

Another notable figure was Johann Christian Demuth, a German-born American painter and printmaker who lived from 1892 to 1960. He was a leading figure in the Precisionist art movement and is renowned for his industrial landscapes and still-life paintings.

In the realm of literature, Hans Demuth was a German novelist and playwright who lived from 1892 to 1940. His works, often exploring themes of social critique and psychological depth, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the early 20th century.

The DEMUTH surname also spread beyond Germany's borders over time. For instance, in the 17th century, records show a "Peter Demuth" residing in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where he worked as a merchant.

In the 19th century, the name can be found in records from various regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely due to the migration of German-speaking populations within the empire's borders.

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1881 census detail

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Demuth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Demuth 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. Warwickshire leads with 11 Demuths recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.20x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 11 17.20x
Essex 7 13.98x
Middlesex 6 2.37x
Channel Islands 1 13.32x
Kent 1 1.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edgbaston in Warwickshire leads with 10 Demuths recorded in 1881 and an index of 505.05x.

Place Total Index
Edgbaston 10 505.05x
West Ham 7 63.35x
Mile End Old Town London 6 111.11x
Rugby 1 114.94x
Speldhurst 1 227.27x
St Saviour 1 238.10x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 2
Sarah 2
Agnes 1
Constance 1
Edith 1
Gertrude 1
Hannah 1
Jane 1
Kathrine 1
Maria 1
Sophie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frederick 2
Richard 2
Robert 2
William 2
Alfred 1
Lewis 1
Ludwig 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 Demuth households.

FAQ

Demuth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Demuth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Demuth surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Demuth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Demuth a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Demuth surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a courageous or bold person, derived from the Middle High German "diemuot".

What does the Demuth map show?

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