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UK surname

Emmott

A surname likely derived from a place name in Lancashire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 1,126 people recorded with the Emmott surname, ranking it #3,540 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 913, ranked #6,240, down from #3,540 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kildwick, Bradford and Keighley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Pendle and Craven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Emmott is 1,543 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 18.9%.

1881 census count

1,126

Ranked #3,540

Modern count

913

2016, ranked #6,240

Peak year

1911

1,543 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Emmott had 1,126 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,540 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 913 in 2016, ranked #6,240.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,543 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Emmott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Emmott surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Emmott 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 706 #3,696
1861 historical 785 #3,513
1881 historical 1,126 #3,540
1891 historical 1,294 #3,342
1901 historical 1,479 #3,459
1911 historical 1,543 #3,144
1997 modern 978 #5,601
1998 modern 995 #5,699
1999 modern 1,024 #5,607
2000 modern 1,005 #5,667
2001 modern 968 #5,734
2002 modern 991 #5,738
2003 modern 974 #5,712
2004 modern 946 #5,861
2005 modern 964 #5,714
2006 modern 978 #5,651
2007 modern 966 #5,774
2008 modern 967 #5,798
2009 modern 974 #5,885
2010 modern 971 #6,015
2011 modern 971 #5,953
2012 modern 910 #6,201
2013 modern 925 #6,221
2014 modern 934 #6,213
2015 modern 915 #6,252
2016 modern 913 #6,240

Geography

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Where Emmotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kildwick, Bradford, Keighley, Whalley and Leeds. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bradford, Pendle and Craven. 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 Kildwick Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Keighley Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Whalley Lancashire
5 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bradford 004 Bradford
2 Bradford 014 Bradford
3 Pendle 007 Pendle
4 Craven 007 Craven
5 Craven 008 Craven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Emmott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Emmott

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Emmott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Emmott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Emmott is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Emmott is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Emmott falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Emmott 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Emmott

The surname Emmott is believed to have originated in the north of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "emmet," meaning "ant," and may have been a nickname initially given to someone who was perceived as hardworking or industrious like an ant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emmott can be found in the 1379 Poll Tax Returns for Yorkshire, where a person named Adam Emmott is listed. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Emmott surname appeared in various records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1542, where a John Emott was mentioned. The variation in spelling, including Emott and Emmot, was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Emmott name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was John Emmott (c. 1550-1624), an English yeoman farmer from Hollingworth, Lancashire. His descendants included notable figures like James Emmott (1809-1884), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Emmott Trust for the education of children in Oldham.

Another prominent figure was Alfred Emmott (1858-1926), a British Liberal politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Oldham from 1900 to 1926. He held various government positions, including Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Minister of Education.

In the arts, Alfred Emmott Calvert (1876-1926) was a renowned British painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several galleries, including the Tate Britain and the Manchester Art Gallery.

The Emmott surname has also been associated with places in Lancashire and Yorkshire. For example, Emmott Lane in Bury, Greater Manchester, and Emmott Moor in Oldham, both derive their names from the presence of Emmott families in those areas.

Over the centuries, the Emmott name has maintained a strong presence in the north of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, reflecting its historical roots and connections to the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Emmott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Emmott 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. Yorkshire leads with 800 Emmotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.36x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 800 7.36x
Lancashire 247 1.90x
Middlesex 19 0.17x
Cheshire 12 0.50x
Surrey 10 0.19x
Glamorgan 8 0.42x
Hampshire 7 0.31x
Westmorland 7 2.90x
Durham 4 0.12x
Channel Islands 3 0.92x
Essex 3 0.14x
Berkshire 1 0.12x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.15x
Cornwall 1 0.08x
Kent 1 0.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Keighley in Yorkshire leads with 169 Emmotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 145.93x.

Place Total Index
Keighley 169 145.93x
Bradford 67 25.47x
Cowling 48 681.82x
Skipton 43 125.77x
Leeds 40 6.52x
Oldham 39 9.29x
Great Little Marsden 38 63.76x
Morton In Keighley 30 351.70x
Great Bolton 26 15.09x
Shipley 22 39.02x
Habergham Eaves 21 17.66x
Shelley 21 330.71x
Addingham 19 233.99x
Wilsden 19 170.25x
Burnley 18 16.43x
Ilkley 18 101.35x
Steeton Cum Eastburn 18 482.57x
Manningham 16 11.95x
Beamsley In Skipton 15 2173.91x
Horton In Bradford 15 8.84x
Briercliffe Cum 14 324.83x
Colne 14 36.12x
Bramley In Bramley 13 31.26x
Haworth 13 50.33x
Carlton In Skipton 11 173.23x
Reedley Hallows 11 438.25x
Bingley 9 13.01x
Halifax 9 5.64x
Yeadon 9 36.69x
Baildon 8 39.10x
Bentham 8 96.62x
Ecclesall Bierlow 8 3.62x
Horsforth 8 33.59x
Lymm 8 45.45x
Roath 8 9.23x
St Botolph Aldgate London 8 35.43x
Beetham 7 188.68x
Broughton 7 206.49x
Broughton In Salford 7 5.88x
Calverley Cum Farsley 7 22.69x
Kildwick 7 70.78x
York St Margaret 7 103.86x
Glusburn 6 97.72x
Hipperholme Cum 6 12.57x
Hulme 6 2.21x
Manchester 6 1.03x
Menston 6 241.94x
Trawden 6 73.71x
Whalley 6 31.65x
Ashton Under Lyne 5 1.76x
Barden In Skipton 5 340.14x
Blackburn 5 1.44x
Conistone Cum Kilnsey 5 735.29x
Draughton 5 746.27x
Gargrave 5 103.31x
Gisburn 5 251.26x
Holy Trinity 5 1.91x
Nesfield Cum Langbar 5 757.58x
Spotland 5 3.46x
Burley In Wharfdale 4 41.71x
Bury 4 2.69x
Egham 4 12.20x
Haslingden 4 7.43x
Heckmondwike 4 11.44x
Idle 4 7.94x
Lambeth 4 0.42x
Monkwearmouth 4 12.81x
Ovenden 4 8.27x
Over Kellet 4 216.22x
Pudsey 4 6.89x
Allerton 3 21.66x
Bowling 3 2.79x
Cononley 3 96.15x
Headingley Cum Burley 3 4.29x
Hunslet 3 1.77x
Roughlee Booth 3 247.93x
St Katherine Coleman 3 288.46x
Sutton Stoneferry 3 9.65x
Todmorden Walsden 3 8.61x
York St Cuthbert 3 30.15x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 103
Sarah 46
Elizabeth 42
Ann 31
Alice 23
Jane 21
Hannah 19
Martha 17
Annie 14
Ellen 14
Margaret 13
Clara 11
Emily 11
Eliza 10
Rebecca 9
Fanny 8
Nancy 8
Susannah 8
Emma 7
Louisa 7
Ada 5
Edith 5
Florence 5
Charlotte 4
Christiana 4
Eliz. 4
Esther 4
Kate 4
Maria 4
Rose 4
Ruth 4
Anne 3
Betty 3
Catherine 3
Grace 3
Lavinia 3
Lily 3
Matilda 3
Amelia 2
Barbara 2
Beatrice 2
Bertha 2
E. 2
Frances 2
Leah 2
Maggie 2
Margarett 2
Minnie 2
Miriam 2
Priscilla 2

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 82
James 58
William 54
Thomas 38
Joseph 27
Charles 19
George 19
Arthur 14
Albert 10
David 10
Walter 10
Alfred 9
Christopher 8
Fred 8
Harry 7
Robert 7
Samuel 7
Hartley 6
Tom 6
Edward 5
Frank 5
Smith 5
Willie 5
Isaac 4
Joshua 4
Wm. 4
Ernest 3
Francis 3
Frederick 3
Lawrence 3
Martin 3
Richard 3
Stephen 3
Benjamin 2
Fredrick 2
Harrison 2
Herbert 2
Holmes 2
Jonathan 2
Michael 2
Oliver 2
Percy 2
Sam 2
Simeon 2
Thos. 2
Ambler 1
Benjn 1
Bernard 1
Elias 1
Wm.Rhodes 1

FAQ

Emmott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Emmott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,126 people were recorded with the Emmott surname. That placed it at #3,540 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Emmott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 913 in 2016. That gives Emmott a modern rank of #6,240.

What does the Emmott surname mean?

A surname likely derived from a place name in Lancashire, England.

What does the Emmott map show?

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