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UK surname

Dippie

In the 1881 census there were 132 people recorded with the Dippie surname, ranking it #16,744 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 69, ranked #33,762, down from #16,744 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kelso, Chirnside and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dippie is 177 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 47.7%.

1881 census count

132

Ranked #16,744

Modern count

69

2016, ranked #33,762

Peak year

1891

177 bearers

Map years

5

1851 to 1901

Key insights

  • Dippie had 132 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,744 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 69 in 2016, ranked #33,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 177 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Dippie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dippie surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Dippie 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 109 #16,212
1861 historical 126 #17,569
1881 historical 132 #16,744
1891 historical 177 #16,330
1901 historical 169 #16,824
1911 historical 56 #27,216
1997 modern 90 #28,360
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 81 #30,037
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 87 #29,644
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 78 #30,919
2005 modern 67 #32,196
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 73 #32,287
2008 modern 69 #32,962
2009 modern 69 #33,257
2010 modern 68 #33,632
2011 modern 67 #33,704
2012 modern 72 #33,502
2013 modern 73 #33,557
2014 modern 71 #33,717
2015 modern 70 #33,717
2016 modern 69 #33,762

Geography

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Where Dippies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kelso, Chirnside, Gateshead, Edinburgh and Athelstaneford. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Kelso Roxburgh
2 Chirnside Berwick
3 Gateshead Durham
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Athelstaneford Haddington

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dippie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dippie

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Dippie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Dippie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Dippie 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dippie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Dippie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dippie 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. Berwickshire leads with 31 Dippies recorded in 1881 and an index of 197.33x.

County Total Index
Berwickshire 31 197.33x
Midlothian 20 11.51x
East Lothian 13 75.67x
Durham 11 2.85x
Lancashire 9 0.58x
Middlesex 9 0.69x
Northumberland 9 4.66x
Fife 8 10.42x
Yorkshire 6 0.47x
Perthshire 4 6.87x
Surrey 4 0.63x
Lanarkshire 2 0.48x
Renfrewshire 2 1.99x
Stirlingshire 2 4.18x
Aberdeenshire 1 0.83x
Angus 1 0.83x
Royal Navy 1 6.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bunkle Preston in Berwickshire leads with 14 Dippies recorded in 1881 and an index of 4375.00x.

Place Total Index
Bunkle Preston 14 4375.00x
Chirnside 14 2089.55x
Duddingston 12 343.84x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 8 47.85x
Ferry Port On Craig 7 555.56x
Scarborough 6 51.37x
Stenton 6 2307.69x
Whitechapel London 6 46.91x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 5 7.15x
Morpeth 5 220.26x
Bolton 4 2666.67x
Liverpool 4 4.28x
Scone 4 388.35x
Southwark St Saviour 4 59.97x
Athelstaneford 3 882.35x
Crossgate 3 177.51x
Crumpsall 3 82.64x
Whitley 3 483.87x
Cheetham 2 17.42x
Coldingham 2 141.84x
Govan 2 1.93x
Muiravonside 2 163.93x
Neilston 2 39.60x
South Leith 2 10.22x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 1 4.45x
Berwick Upon Tweed 1 24.45x
Crail 1 128.21x
Finchley 1 20.12x
Isleworth 1 17.33x
Islington London 1 0.80x
Lochee 1 93.46x
Penicuik 1 42.37x
Royal Navy 1 7.56x
Whitsome 1 400.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 6
Ann 3
Mary 3
Catherine 2
Jane 2
Agnes 1
Annie 1
Elizr. 1
Emily 1
Georgina 1
Harriet 1
Helen 1
Kate 1
Rosa 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alexander 4
Robert 4
William 4
David 3
Peter 3
Frederick 1
George 1
Henry 1
James 1
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 Dippie households.

FAQ

Dippie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dippie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 132 people were recorded with the Dippie surname. That placed it at #16,744 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dippie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 69 in 2016. That gives Dippie a modern rank of #33,762.

What does the Dippie map show?

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