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UK surname

Easom

A locational surname originating from a location called Essam or Eassom.

In the 1881 census there were 201 people recorded with the Easom surname, ranking it #12,791 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 380, ranked #12,346, up from #12,791 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Basford, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North East Derbyshire, Ashfield and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Easom is 403 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 89.1%.

1881 census count

201

Ranked #12,791

Modern count

380

2016, ranked #12,346

Peak year

1999

403 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Easom had 201 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,791 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016, ranked #12,346.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 336 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Easom surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Easom surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Easom 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 157 #12,504
1861 historical 128 #17,375
1881 historical 201 #12,791
1891 historical 220 #13,937
1901 historical 336 #10,762
1911 historical 287 #11,784
1997 modern 376 #11,533
1998 modern 387 #11,640
1999 modern 403 #11,382
2000 modern 399 #11,422
2001 modern 391 #11,404
2002 modern 396 #11,523
2003 modern 374 #11,828
2004 modern 382 #11,672
2005 modern 372 #11,813
2006 modern 373 #11,854
2007 modern 381 #11,798
2008 modern 381 #11,918
2009 modern 393 #11,886
2010 modern 403 #11,925
2011 modern 377 #12,392
2012 modern 382 #12,127
2013 modern 383 #12,314
2014 modern 382 #12,408
2015 modern 380 #12,364
2016 modern 380 #12,346

Geography

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Where Easoms are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Basford, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, London parishes, Gluvias and Nottingham St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North East Derbyshire, Ashfield, Nottingham, Mansfield and Christchurch. 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 Basford Nottinghamshire
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Gluvias Cornwall
5 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North East Derbyshire 013 North East Derbyshire
2 Ashfield 011 Ashfield
3 Nottingham 038 Nottingham
4 Mansfield 002 Mansfield
5 Christchurch 005 Christchurch

Forenames

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First names often paired with Easom

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Easom

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Easom surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Easom 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Easom 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

Easom is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Easom falls in decile 6 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Easom is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Easom

The surname EASOM originated in England and its roots can be traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "eas" meaning "ridge" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a village or settlement located on a ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "William de Essham." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time and the influence of local dialects on its pronunciation and written form.

The EASOM surname is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where it appears as "Roger de Essham." This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Easam" in the parish records of Bromfield, Shropshire, in 1586. This spelling variation further illustrates the fluidity of surnames during that time and the lack of standardized spellings.

One notable bearer of the EASOM surname was John Easom, a prominent English clockmaker who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1691 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, he gained recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs in horology.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Easom, an English clergyman born in 1774 in Oxfordshire. He served as the Rector of Chieveley, Berkshire, and was known for his contributions to theological writings and sermons.

In the 19th century, William Easom, born in 1810 in Derbyshire, made his mark as a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He established a prosperous textile manufacturing company, which played a significant role in the industrial development of the region.

Towards the end of the 19th century, James Easom, born in 1847 in Yorkshire, gained recognition as a skilled architect. He designed several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural landscape of northern England.

The EASOM surname also has a presence in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the dispersal of English families over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it emerged as a locational name reflecting the settlements and geographic features of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Easom families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Easom 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. Nottinghamshire leads with 81 Easoms recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.27x.

County Total Index
Nottinghamshire 81 31.27x
Leicestershire 24 11.26x
Cornwall 20 9.19x
Lincolnshire 13 4.23x
Derbyshire 12 3.99x
Yorkshire 12 0.63x
Cambridgeshire 11 9.04x
Middlesex 8 0.42x
Surrey 8 0.85x
Lancashire 3 0.13x
Hampshire 2 0.51x
Gloucestershire 1 0.27x
Herefordshire 1 1.27x
Stirlingshire 1 1.41x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Basford in Nottinghamshire leads with 28 Easoms recorded in 1881 and an index of 234.51x.

Place Total Index
Basford 28 234.51x
Nottingham St Mary 17 25.38x
St Gluvias 12 983.61x
Great Glenn 11 1929.82x
Whittlesey St Mary St 9 211.76x
Bulwell 8 142.10x
St Gluvias Penryn 8 459.77x
Blackwell 7 472.97x
Islington London 6 3.22x
Lenton 6 98.36x
Snenton 6 58.94x
Stanghow 6 779.22x
Bermondsey 5 8.74x
Melton Mowbray 5 130.55x
Nottingham St Peter 5 173.01x
Hucknall Torkard 4 60.88x
Loughborough 4 41.37x
Lutton 4 784.31x
Normanton 4 69.93x
Tydd St Mary 4 655.74x
Derby St Alkmund 3 33.26x
Kirkdale 3 7.82x
Radford 3 22.80x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 7.76x
Aylestone 2 119.05x
Kirkby In Ashfield 2 72.20x
Millbrook 2 20.16x
Thornton 2 714.29x
Westminster St John 2 8.55x
Whaplode 2 190.48x
Wisbech St Peter 2 32.79x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 1 2.82x
Derby St Werburgh 1 5.76x
Gainsborough 1 13.81x
Grantham 1 25.00x
Hereford St Peter 1 47.62x
Ilkeston 1 11.86x
Nottingham St Nicholas 1 28.33x
Snydale 1 256.41x
Stirling 1 11.19x
Sutton In Ashfield 1 17.79x
Sutton St Mary 1 34.36x
Thorp Audlin 1 588.24x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 15
George 13
William 13
Thomas 10
James 6
Henry 5
David 3
Joseph 3
Nathaniel 3
Richard 3
Robert 3
Charles 2
Frederick 2
Alexanda 1
Arthur 1
Chas. 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Harry 1
Reuben 1
Samuel 1
Waler 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Easom surname: questions and answers

How common was the Easom surname in 1881?

In 1881, 201 people were recorded with the Easom surname. That placed it at #12,791 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Easom surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016. That gives Easom a modern rank of #12,346.

What does the Easom surname mean?

A locational surname originating from a location called Essam or Eassom.

What does the Easom map show?

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