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UK surname

Deutsch

A German and Jewish surname referring to someone from Germany or a German-speaking region.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Deutsch surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 208, ranked #19,062, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Deutsch is 208 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

208

2016, ranked #19,062

Peak year

2014

208 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Deutsch had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016, ranked #19,062.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Deutsch surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Deutsch surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Deutsch 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 32 #29,838
1997 modern 144 #21,660
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 153 #21,551
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 159 #20,710
2002 modern 171 #20,177
2003 modern 172 #19,893
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 170 #20,066
2006 modern 178 #19,666
2007 modern 184 #19,485
2008 modern 175 #20,311
2009 modern 181 #20,277
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 182 #20,495
2012 modern 190 #19,864
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 208 #19,194
2015 modern 206 #19,208
2016 modern 208 #19,062

Geography

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Where Deutschs 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 Barnet and Hackney. 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 Barnet 037 Barnet
2 Hackney 001 Hackney
3 Hackney 003 Hackney
4 Hackney 006 Hackney
5 Hackney 008 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Deutsch

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Deutsch

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Deutsch, 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 Deutsch surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Deutsch 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Deutsch is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Deutsch is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Deutsch falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Deutsch 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Deutsch

The surname "DEUTSCH" originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, deriving from the German word "deutsch," meaning "German" or "of German origin." This name was likely adopted as a distinguishing surname to indicate one's ethnic background or nationality.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "DEUTSCH" can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. It was often spelled in several variations, such as "Dytsche," "Teutsch," or "Teutsch."

One notable historical reference to the name "DEUTSCH" can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of documents from the 13th century, which mentions individuals with this surname residing in the Margraviate of Brandenburg.

Among the earliest known bearers of the surname "DEUTSCH" was Hans Deutsch, a merchant and burgher who lived in Nuremberg during the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). Another prominent figure was Johann Deutsch, a German humanist scholar and professor at the University of Vienna in the late 15th century (c. 1450-1520).

In the 16th century, the name "DEUTSCH" gained recognition through the works of the German artist and printmaker Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), whose mother's maiden name was Deutsch. His famous self-portraits and woodcuts were often signed with the surname "DEUTSCH."

Another notable bearer of the surname was Johann Deutsch von der Pfalz (1570-1632), a German nobleman and military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War. He was known for his defense of the city of Ingolstadt against Swedish forces.

During the 17th century, the surname "DEUTSCH" was also associated with the German theologian and philosopher Johann Michael Deutsch (1624-1719), who was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and a professor at the University of Leipzig.

As the surname "DEUTSCH" spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, it became associated with various place names and locations, such as Deutsch-Wagram in Austria and Deutsch-Krone in present-day Poland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Deutsch families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Deutsch 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. Merionethshire leads with 1 Deutschs recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

County Total Index
Merionethshire 1 555.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Towyn in Merionethshire leads with 1 Deutschs recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Towyn 1 10000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 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 Deutsch households.

Occupation Count
Student 1

FAQ

Deutsch surname: questions and answers

How common was the Deutsch surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Deutsch surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Deutsch surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016. That gives Deutsch a modern rank of #19,062.

What does the Deutsch surname mean?

A German and Jewish surname referring to someone from Germany or a German-speaking region.

What does the Deutsch map show?

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