UK surname
A surname possibly derived from a Scottish or Irish place name.
In the 1881 census there were 208 people recorded with the Duggin surname, ranking it #12,511 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 80, ranked #33,030, down from #12,511 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Christ Church Spitalfields, St Leonard Shoreditch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duggin is 240 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 61.5%.
1881 census count
208
Ranked #12,511
Modern count
80
2016, ranked #33,030
Peak year
1901
240 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Duggin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Duggin surname density by area, 1881 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 | 199 | #10,441 |
| 1861 | historical | 172 | #13,619 |
| 1881 | historical | 208 | #12,511 |
| 1891 | historical | 200 | #14,913 |
| 1901 | historical | 240 | #13,461 |
| 1911 | historical | 212 | #14,423 |
| 1997 | modern | 82 | #29,325 |
| 1998 | modern | 87 | #29,240 |
| 1999 | modern | 84 | #29,700 |
| 2000 | modern | 90 | #29,068 |
| 2001 | modern | 86 | #29,281 |
| 2002 | modern | 84 | #29,982 |
| 2003 | modern | 85 | #29,877 |
| 2004 | modern | 85 | #30,132 |
| 2005 | modern | 85 | #30,219 |
| 2006 | modern | 87 | #30,292 |
| 2007 | modern | 90 | #30,228 |
| 2008 | modern | 86 | #31,114 |
| 2009 | modern | 84 | #31,842 |
| 2010 | modern | 88 | #31,875 |
| 2011 | modern | 84 | #32,237 |
| 2012 | modern | 79 | #32,966 |
| 2013 | modern | 85 | #32,658 |
| 2014 | modern | 81 | #33,061 |
| 2015 | modern | 80 | #33,052 |
| 2016 | modern | 80 | #33,030 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Christ Church Spitalfields, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Manchester and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. 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 | Christ Church Spitalfields | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Mary Stratford-le-Bow | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Duggin 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 Duggin, 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 Duggin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Duggin 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, Duggin 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 Duggin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Duggin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DUGGIN originated in England and is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ducc" or "duggede," which referred to a duck or a person who raised ducks. It is thought to have first emerged in the 12th or 13th century, primarily in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a Robert Duggin is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, indicating its presence in various regions of England during that time period.
The DUGGIN surname has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Duggin, Duggen, Duggon, and Duggyn. These variations often reflect regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
In the 16th century, records show a Thomas DUGGIN born in Yorkshire around 1510. He was a landowner and farmer, and his descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.
One notable figure bearing the DUGGIN surname was William DUGGIN, born in 1623 in Northumberland. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and his name appears in various trade records of the time.
Another individual of historical significance was John DUGGIN, born in 1745 in Yorkshire. He served as a captain in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was involved in several key battles.
In the 19th century, a family of DUGGINs from Lancashire gained prominence in the textile industry. James DUGGIN, born in 1810, established a successful cotton mill and became a respected figure in the local community.
While the DUGGIN surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its Old English roots and the northern regions of the country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duggin 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. Middlesex leads with 98 Duggins recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.63x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 98 | 4.63x |
| Lancashire | 25 | 1.00x |
| Surrey | 18 | 1.75x |
| Durham | 16 | 2.54x |
| Gloucestershire | 11 | 2.65x |
| Yorkshire | 10 | 0.48x |
| Essex | 7 | 1.68x |
| Isle of Man | 7 | 17.81x |
| Glamorgan | 5 | 1.36x |
| Northumberland | 4 | 1.27x |
| Kent | 3 | 0.42x |
| Devon | 2 | 0.45x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.46x |
| Monmouthshire | 2 | 1.31x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.37x |
| Carmarthenshire | 1 | 1.12x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 1.59x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.15x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0.31x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.28x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 19 Duggins recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.71x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Duggin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 22 |
| Sarah | 9 |
| Eliza | 7 |
| Jane | 6 |
| Margaret | 6 |
| Elizabeth | 5 |
| Ellen | 4 |
| Florence | 4 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Bridget | 3 |
| Emily | 3 |
| Hannah | 3 |
| Louisa | 3 |
| Agnes | 2 |
| Amelia | 2 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Catherine | 2 |
| Charlotte | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Julia | 2 |
| Katherine | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Ellz'th. | 1 |
| Eugenia | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Henriatta | 1 |
| Henrietta | 1 |
| Isabell | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Judy | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Marian | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| Mona | 1 |
| Norah | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rosaline | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Selby | 1 |
| Sophia | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
| Theresa | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Duggin 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 Duggin households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 29 |
| Labourer | 4 |
| Domestic Servant | 3 |
| Laborer | 3 |
| Cabinet Maker | 2 |
| Charwoman | 2 |
| Flower Seller | 2 |
| Gen Lab | 2 |
| General Servt | 2 |
| Housekeeper | 2 |
| Housemaid | 2 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Servant | 2 |
| Woollen Feeder At Factory | 2 |
| Box Cutter | 1 |
| Box Maker | 1 |
| Brick Maker | 1 |
| Bricklayers Lab | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter (Pauper) | 1 |
| Carver | 1 |
| Charing | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cooper | 1 |
| Cotton Winder | 1 |
| Dock Gateman | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Dom Cook | 1 |
| Dom Kitchenmaid | 1 |
| Dom Serv | 1 |
| Dom Serv Parlourmaid | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Dress Porter | 1 |
| Dresser in Bleachworks(CB) | 1 |
| Dyer Employing 43 Men & Boys | 1 |
| Flower Seller Gen Laborer Etc | 1 |
| Formerly Ironer | 1 |
| Formerly Porter | 1 |
| Fur Sewer | 1 |
| Gen Servt Domestic | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Genl Serv | 1 |
| Grocer & Sub Postmaster | 1 |
| Grocers Wife | 1 |
| Indoor Serv (Domestic) | 1 |
| Iron Works Lab | 1 |
| Worsted Doffer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 208 people were recorded with the Duggin surname. That placed it at #12,511 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 80 in 2016. That gives Duggin a modern rank of #33,030.
A surname possibly derived from a Scottish or Irish place name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Duggin 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.