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UK surname

Endacott

A locational surname derived from a place name in Devon, England.

In the 1881 census there were 465 people recorded with the Endacott surname, ranking it #7,144 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 506, ranked #9,905, down from #7,144 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Paignton, Throwley and Tormoham with Torquay. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Devon, Torbay and Plymouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Endacott is 638 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.8%.

1881 census count

465

Ranked #7,144

Modern count

506

2016, ranked #9,905

Peak year

1911

638 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Endacott had 465 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,144 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 506 in 2016, ranked #9,905.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 638 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Endacott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Endacott surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Endacott 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 287 #7,909
1861 historical 286 #8,793
1881 historical 465 #7,144
1891 historical 567 #6,705
1901 historical 574 #7,311
1911 historical 638 #6,534
1997 modern 559 #8,557
1998 modern 579 #8,581
1999 modern 567 #8,766
2000 modern 575 #8,648
2001 modern 552 #8,780
2002 modern 557 #8,894
2003 modern 535 #9,018
2004 modern 524 #9,198
2005 modern 523 #9,145
2006 modern 516 #9,258
2007 modern 526 #9,205
2008 modern 510 #9,499
2009 modern 518 #9,588
2010 modern 527 #9,667
2011 modern 530 #9,541
2012 modern 503 #9,819
2013 modern 511 #9,862
2014 modern 516 #9,862
2015 modern 511 #9,864
2016 modern 506 #9,905

Geography

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Where Endacotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Paignton, Throwley, Tormoham with Torquay, London parishes and Tawton, South. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to West Devon, Torbay and Plymouth. 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 Paignton Devon
2 Throwley Devon
3 Tormoham with Torquay Devon
4 London parishes London 3
5 Tawton, South Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 West Devon 003 West Devon
2 Torbay 012 Torbay
3 Torbay 013 Torbay
4 Torbay 014 Torbay
5 Plymouth 003 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Endacott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Endacott

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Endacott, 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 Endacott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Endacott 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Endacott is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Endacott 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Endacott falls in decile 5 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 Endacott 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 Endacott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Endacott

The surname Endacott has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ende" and "cot," which together mean "end cottage" or "cottage at the end." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or dwelling situated at the end of a village or settlement.

Some of the earliest records of the name Endacott can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Devonshire from the late 13th century, where variations such as "Endecote" and "Endicote" appear. It is likely that the name originated in the county of Devon, where many families bearing this surname have historically resided.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Devonshire, an important legal record of land transactions, indicating that the Endacott family had established itself as landowners in the region during this period.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Endacott, who was born in the village of Honiton, Devonshire, in the late 16th century. He served as a prominent merchant and was involved in the local government of the town.

Another historical figure was William Endacott, born in 1625 in the parish of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devonshire. He was a respected landowner and farmer, and records from the 17th century show that his family held substantial property in the area.

In the 18th century, the Endacott family had spread to other parts of England, with some members settling in the county of Somerset. Thomas Endacott, born in 1712 in the village of Kilmington, Somerset, was a notable figure who served as a churchwarden and was involved in local affairs.

The 19th century saw the migration of some Endacott families to other parts of the British Empire, including Australia and New Zealand. One such individual was Robert Endacott, born in 1824 in Devonshire, who immigrated to Australia in the 1850s and became a successful farmer and landowner in the colony of Victoria.

Another prominent individual with the surname Endacott was Mary Endacott, born in 1842 in the village of Rockbeare, Devonshire. She was a renowned author and poet, whose works focused on the rural life and traditions of her native county.

While the Endacott surname has its roots in the county of Devonshire, it has since spread across England and beyond, with families bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Endacott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Endacott 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. Devon leads with 355 Endacotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.44x.

County Total Index
Devon 355 37.44x
Middlesex 50 1.10x
Surrey 19 0.86x
Lancashire 8 0.15x
Sussex 7 0.91x
Kent 5 0.32x
Staffordshire 5 0.33x
Yorkshire 5 0.11x
Gloucestershire 4 0.45x
Hampshire 3 0.32x
Royal Navy 2 3.68x
Anglesey 1 1.24x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.36x
Lincolnshire 1 0.14x
Warwickshire 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chagford in Devon leads with 89 Endacotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3920.70x.

Place Total Index
Chagford 89 3920.70x
Paignton 31 429.96x
Ashburton 27 596.03x
Plymouth Charles The 17 40.70x
Gidleigh 14 7368.42x
Exeter St Stephen 12 2448.98x
Chelsea London 11 8.01x
Exeter St Sidwell 11 50.64x
Tormoham 11 27.42x
Mamhead 9 2903.23x
Moreton Hampstead 9 367.35x
Battersea 8 4.77x
Bovey Tracey 8 240.96x
Stoke Damerel 8 12.06x
Throwleigh 8 1632.65x
Buckland Monachorum 7 344.83x
Camberwell 7 2.41x
Ilsington 7 421.69x
Islington London 7 1.59x
North Tawton 7 240.55x
Shoreditch London 7 3.54x
Exeter St Thomas The 6 62.05x
Spreyton 6 1000.00x
Westminster St Margaret 6 27.31x
East Stonehouse 5 26.77x
Hove 5 14.84x
Lidford 5 117.37x
Lustleigh 5 877.19x
Shebbear 5 352.11x
Stoke Upon Trent 5 3.07x
Belstone 4 1666.67x
Chorlton On Medlock 4 4.66x
Lambeth 4 1.01x
South Tawton 4 204.08x
St Pancras London 4 1.09x
Stapleton 4 23.60x
Toxteth Park 4 2.19x
West Teignmouth 4 55.17x
York St Giles In 4 93.90x
Zeal Monachorum 4 547.95x
Abbots Kerswell 3 441.18x
Minster In Sheppey 3 11.65x
Plymouth St Andrew 3 4.11x
St Giles In Fields London 3 13.42x
Willesden 3 6.99x
Wolborough 3 25.02x
Brighton 2 1.29x
Cullompton 2 48.31x
Drewsteignton 2 158.73x
Exeter St Pancras 2 408.16x
Exeter St Paul 2 106.38x
Greenwich 2 2.76x
Kensington London 2 0.79x
Manaton 2 384.62x
North Bovey 2 294.12x
Plympton St Mary 2 36.50x
Poplar London 2 2.33x
Royal Navy 2 4.31x
Aldershot 1 3.20x
Aston 1 0.32x
Aylesbeare 1 72.99x
Bridford 1 147.06x
Buckfastleigh 1 22.83x
Cornworthy 1 153.85x
East Ogwell 1 238.10x
East Teignmouth 1 25.77x
Exeter St Mary Major 1 17.48x
Exminster 1 29.33x
Great Grimsby 1 2.16x
Great Marlow 1 13.46x
Hackney London 1 0.39x
Hammersmith London 1 0.89x
Holy Trinity 1 0.92x
Holyhead 1 6.64x
Kingsteignton 1 37.88x
Portsea 1 0.55x
Portsmouth 1 4.65x
Spitalfields London 1 2.92x
St Marylebone London 1 0.41x
St Nicholas Olave London 1 1111.11x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 32
Elizabeth 23
Ann 13
Emma 10
Emily 9
Sarah 9
Ellen 7
Maria 7
Eliza 5
Hannah 5
Alice 4
Bessie 4
Edith 4
Grace 4
Jane 4
Louisa 4
Lucy 4
Rosina 4
E. 3
Fanny 3
Jessie 3
Laura 3
Annie 2
Caroline 2
Clara 2
Harriet 2
Harriett 2
Ketura 2
Lily 2
Margaret 2
Martha 2
Maud 2
Maude 2
Susan 2
Alizon 1
Angelina 1
Charlotte 1
Damaris 1
F. 1
Faith 1
Frances 1
Georgina 1
Gertrude 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Kathleen 1
Leah 1
Linda 1
Lottie 1
Thirza 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 39
William 36
George 28
James 21
Henry 10
Joseph 8
Edward 6
Thomas 6
Albert 5
Arthur 5
Frederick 5
Theophilus 5
Alfred 4
Geo. 4
Samuel 4
Bowden 3
Charles 3
Frank 3
Fred 3
Harry 3
J. 3
W. 3
Lewis 2
Sidney 2
Theopilus 2
Alick 1
Alvah 1
Amos 1
Cuthbert 1
Daniel 1
Dennis 1
Edgar 1
Edmund 1
Edwin 1
Enerest 1
Ernest 1
Geoffery 1
H. 1
Humphy 1
Jabez 1
Jas. 1
Jno 1
Norman 1
Philip 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Stephen 1
Sydney 1
Thubert 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Endacott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Endacott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 465 people were recorded with the Endacott surname. That placed it at #7,144 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Endacott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 506 in 2016. That gives Endacott a modern rank of #9,905.

What does the Endacott surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in Devon, England.

What does the Endacott map show?

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