UK surname
An English surname derived from the medieval given name Eliott, which was itself a diminutive of Elias.
In the 1881 census there were 323 people recorded with the Eliott surname, ranking it #9,240 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 50, ranked #34,889, down from #9,240 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Betchworth, Buckland, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eliott is 431 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 84.5%.
1881 census count
323
Ranked #9,240
Modern count
50
2016, ranked #34,889
Peak year
1861
431 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Eliott surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Eliott 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 | 297 | #7,707 |
| 1861 | historical | 431 | #5,963 |
| 1881 | historical | 323 | #9,240 |
| 1891 | historical | 279 | #11,698 |
| 1901 | historical | 140 | #18,795 |
| 1911 | historical | 166 | #16,756 |
| 1997 | modern | 78 | #29,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 70 | #31,135 |
| 2000 | modern | 51 | #32,999 |
| 2001 | modern | 46 | #33,311 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 43 | #33,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 44 | #34,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 55 | #33,349 |
| 2006 | modern | 56 | #33,587 |
| 2007 | modern | 57 | #33,800 |
| 2008 | modern | 58 | #33,918 |
| 2009 | modern | 52 | #34,544 |
| 2010 | modern | 54 | #34,582 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 52 | #34,709 |
| 2013 | modern | 56 | #34,581 |
| 2014 | modern | 51 | #34,865 |
| 2015 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
| 2016 | modern | 50 | #34,889 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Betchworth, Buckland, London parishes, St Pancras, Symondsbury and Portsmouth, Portsea. 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 | Betchworth, Buckland | Surrey |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Symondsbury | Dorset |
| 5 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Eliott 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 Eliott, 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 Eliott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Eliott 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, Eliott 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 Eliott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Eliott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Eliott originated in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Elliot, which itself is derived from the Old English personal name Ælflæd, composed of the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "læd" meaning "prince."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eliott can be found in the early 13th century Ragman Rolls, which were scrolls that recorded the names of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England after the Wars of Scottish Independence. Among the names listed is that of William Eliott, a Scottish landowner from Roxburghshire.
The Eliott family was particularly prominent in the Scottish Borders region, with several notable members throughout history. One of the most famous was Sir Gilbert Eliott (1551-1634), a Scottish soldier and statesman who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and played a key role in the defense of the city during the Bishops' Wars.
Another notable Eliott was George Augustus Eliott (1717-1790), a British Army officer who is best remembered for his successful defense of Gibraltar during the Great Siege of Gibraltar between 1779 and 1783, one of the longest sieges in British military history. His actions earned him the nickname "The Gallant Eliott."
In the literary world, Jane Eliott (1791-1870) was a Scottish novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Mrs. Menzies." Her works often explored themes of Scottish history and culture.
The Eliott name has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Elliotestate in Roxburghshire and Elliottville in Dumfriesshire, reflecting the family's historical roots and landholdings in these regions.
While the Eliott surname is predominantly Scottish in origin, it has also found its way into other parts of the English-speaking world through migration and immigration. Notable individuals with the surname Eliott include Charles Douglas Eliott (1836-1895), an English painter and illustrator, and Walter Eliott (1888-1958), an American tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles in the early 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eliott 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. Derbyshire leads with 39 Eliotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.03x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 39 | 8.03x |
| Middlesex | 33 | 1.06x |
| Surrey | 30 | 1.98x |
| Sussex | 26 | 4.97x |
| Cornwall | 19 | 5.41x |
| Dorset | 16 | 7.86x |
| Yorkshire | 16 | 0.52x |
| Devon | 15 | 2.32x |
| Buckinghamshire | 12 | 6.40x |
| Wiltshire | 11 | 4.01x |
| Hampshire | 10 | 1.57x |
| Kent | 9 | 0.85x |
| Warwickshire | 9 | 1.15x |
| Cumberland | 8 | 3.00x |
| Herefordshire | 8 | 6.29x |
| Berkshire | 7 | 3.01x |
| Durham | 7 | 0.76x |
| Nottinghamshire | 7 | 1.67x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.16x |
| Bedfordshire | 4 | 2.49x |
| Somerset | 4 | 0.80x |
| Westmorland | 4 | 5.87x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 0.65x |
| Staffordshire | 3 | 0.29x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 0.58x |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0.40x |
| Worcestershire | 2 | 0.49x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.15x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.19x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.16x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 0.45x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 2.71x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Alfreton in Derbyshire leads with 33 Eliotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 223.73x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Eliott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 18 |
| Sarah | 14 |
| Ann | 9 |
| Jane | 9 |
| Alice | 7 |
| Eliza | 7 |
| Ellen | 7 |
| Emily | 7 |
| Emma | 5 |
| Charlotte | 4 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Florence | 4 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Fanny | 3 |
| Susan | 3 |
| Anna | 2 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Caroline | 2 |
| Ester | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Katherine | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Amy | 1 |
| An | 1 |
| Batsey | 1 |
| Beshia | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Elizth.S. | 1 |
| Elsie | 1 |
| Emiley | 1 |
| Emley | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Georgeina | 1 |
| Georgina | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Grace | 1 |
| Henrietta | 1 |
| Hester | 1 |
| Ida | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Margret | 1 |
| Minie | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Susanah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eliott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 23 |
| George | 14 |
| Henry | 14 |
| Thomas | 13 |
| James | 11 |
| John | 11 |
| Joseph | 8 |
| Charles | 6 |
| Edward | 5 |
| Frederick | 5 |
| Alfred | 4 |
| Robert | 4 |
| Samuel | 4 |
| Albert | 2 |
| Edwin | 2 |
| Ernest | 2 |
| Geo. | 2 |
| Richard | 2 |
| Walter | 2 |
| Alexander | 1 |
| Amos | 1 |
| Arthur | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Edmund | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Frank | 1 |
| Fredrick | 1 |
| Geo.H. | 1 |
| Heathfield | 1 |
| Herbet | 1 |
| Hope | 1 |
| Horace | 1 |
| Jediah | 1 |
| Jno.Seal | 1 |
| Job | 1 |
| Leonard | 1 |
| Ralph | 1 |
| Reuben | 1 |
| Russell | 1 |
| Saml. | 1 |
| Saml.Geo. | 1 |
| Sidney | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| T.H. | 1 |
| Tom | 1 |
| W.H. | 1 |
| Willim. | 1 |
| Zechariah | 1 |
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 Eliott households.
FAQ
In 1881, 323 people were recorded with the Eliott surname. That placed it at #9,240 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 50 in 2016. That gives Eliott a modern rank of #34,889.
An English surname derived from the medieval given name Eliott, which was itself a diminutive of Elias.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eliott 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.