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UK surname

Dumont

French topographic surname for someone who lived near a hill or mountain.

In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Dumont surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 328, ranked #13,831, up from #24,992 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Walthamstow, Low Leyton and Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bath and North East Somerset, Huntingdonshire and Eden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dumont is 333 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 437.7%.

1881 census count

61

Ranked #24,992

Modern count

328

2016, ranked #13,831

Peak year

2014

333 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dumont had 61 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,992 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 328 in 2016, ranked #13,831.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 147 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dumont surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dumont surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dumont 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 33 #29,814
1881 historical 61 #24,992
1891 historical 66 #28,541
1901 historical 110 #21,604
1911 historical 147 #18,104
1997 modern 288 #13,886
1998 modern 285 #14,351
1999 modern 295 #14,108
2000 modern 292 #14,165
2001 modern 276 #14,507
2002 modern 286 #14,442
2003 modern 284 #14,331
2004 modern 283 #14,418
2005 modern 281 #14,411
2006 modern 289 #14,234
2007 modern 292 #14,313
2008 modern 291 #14,430
2009 modern 297 #14,519
2010 modern 296 #14,877
2011 modern 306 #14,410
2012 modern 312 #14,131
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 333 #13,770
2015 modern 322 #14,023
2016 modern 328 #13,831

Geography

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Where Dumonts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Walthamstow, Low Leyton, Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft) and Toxteth Park. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bath and North East Somerset, Huntingdonshire, Eden, Ashford and Wandsworth. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Walthamstow, Low Leyton Essex
3 London parishes London 3
4 Hatfield, Fishlake, Thorne, Crowle (Eastoft) Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Toxteth Park Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bath and North East Somerset 017 Bath and North East Somerset
2 Huntingdonshire 011 Huntingdonshire
3 Eden 004 Eden
4 Ashford 005 Ashford
5 Wandsworth 002 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dumont

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dumont

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Dumont is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Dumont 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

Dumont falls in decile 9 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dumont 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Dumont

The surname DUMONT originates from France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain". The name was initially given to those who lived near or on a hill or mountain.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DUMONT can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts from the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. One notable example is the mention of a "Robert Dumont" in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Fécamp, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Fécamp, dating back to the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name DUMONT appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Rôles des Échiquiers de Normandie, which were administrative records from the region of Normandy. This suggests that the name was well-established in northern France during this period.

The DUMONT name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Pierre DUMONT (c. 1650-1715), a French Huguenot engraver and cartographer who was known for his detailed maps and illustrations. Another was Jean DUMONT (1667-1727), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other parts of France.

In the 18th century, Jacques-François DUMONT (1701-1781) was a French philosopher and writer who was influential in the Enlightenment movement. He is known for his work "Le Philosophe sans prétention" (The Unassuming Philosopher).

During the 19th century, André DUMONT (1847-1923) was a Belgian geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossils and stratigraphy. He is particularly renowned for his work on the geology of Belgium and the surrounding regions.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname DUMONT was Jacques DUMONT (1888-1967), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Cubist movement. His works are displayed in several renowned museums around the world.

While the DUMONT name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly regions with strong French influence or immigration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origin, evolution, and significance of this surname throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dumont families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dumont 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. Middlesex leads with 27 Dumonts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.59x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 27 3.59x
Channel Islands 17 76.37x
Yorkshire 11 1.48x
Lancashire 8 0.90x
Essex 6 4.05x
Berkshire 2 3.55x
Cheshire 1 0.60x
Hampshire 1 0.65x
Northumberland 1 0.89x
Surrey 1 0.27x
Sussex 1 0.79x
Worcestershire 1 1.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 8 Dumonts recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.16x.

Place Total Index
Everton 8 28.16x
St Andrew 8 2758.62x
Thorne 7 760.87x
Leyton Low 6 199.34x
St Saviour 6 487.80x
St Giles In Fields London 5 135.87x
Brightside Bierlow 3 20.55x
St Martin In Fields 3 66.67x
St Marylebone London 3 7.48x
Hackney London 2 4.75x
Kensington London 2 4.79x
Old Windsor 2 307.69x
Shoreditch London 2 6.14x
St Helier 2 27.59x
Ashtead 1 416.67x
Berwick Upon Tweed 1 42.19x
Broadwater 1 34.48x
Chelsea London 1 4.42x
Chester St John Baptist 1 33.56x
Ealing 1 14.90x
Fulham London 1 9.18x
Hampton Wick London 1 181.82x
Islington London 1 1.37x
Kirk Sandall 1 1666.67x
Leigh 1 84.03x
Mile End Old Town London 1 6.25x
Newport 1 119.05x
Paddington London 1 3.62x
St George Hanover Square 1 7.56x
St Michaelinthe Vale 1 126.58x
Westminster St James 1 12.95x
Westminster St Margaret 1 27.62x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 4
Albert 2
Jules 2
Victor 2
Abraham 1
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Alphose 1
Anatole 1
Arthur 1
Augustine 1
Charles 1
Clevis 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Harry 1
Henri 1
Henry 1
Leon 1
Leopold 1
Louis 1
Philibert 1
Silvester 1
Tom 1

FAQ

Dumont surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dumont surname in 1881?

In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Dumont surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dumont surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 328 in 2016. That gives Dumont a modern rank of #13,831.

What does the Dumont surname mean?

French topographic surname for someone who lived near a hill or mountain.

What does the Dumont map show?

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