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UK surname

Engelbrecht

Derived from the German words "engel" (angel) and "brecht" (bright), referring to someone of angelic or bright character.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Engelbrecht surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 167, ranked #22,055, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include New Forest, Waltham Forest and Babergh.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Engelbrecht is 169 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2285.7%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

167

2016, ranked #22,055

Peak year

2013

169 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Engelbrecht had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016, ranked #22,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Engelbrecht surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Engelbrecht surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Engelbrecht 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
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 23 #35,484
1998 modern 32 #34,633
1999 modern 46 #33,424
2000 modern 59 #32,217
2001 modern 63 #31,693
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 123 #24,873
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 140 #24,033
2010 modern 163 #22,205
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 159 #22,930
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 167 #22,055

Geography

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Where Engelbrechts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to New Forest, Waltham Forest and Babergh. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 New Forest 001 New Forest
2 Waltham Forest 027 Waltham Forest
3 Babergh 004 Babergh
4 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
5 Waltham Forest 026 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Engelbrecht

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Engelbrecht

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Engelbrecht is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Engelbrecht 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

Engelbrecht falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Engelbrecht 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 Engelbrecht, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Engelbrecht

The surname Engelbrecht is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "engel" meaning "angel" and "brecht" meaning "bright" or "shining." The name likely referred to someone with a bright or radiant countenance or perhaps someone with angelic qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest mentions of the name is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the principality of Anhalt, dating back to 1249.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various church records and legal documents across Germany, including in cities such as Cologne, Nuremberg, and Frankfurt. It is also found in the Bürgermatrikel, a citizen registry in the city of Lübeck, dating back to the late 14th century.

During the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Johann Engelbrecht, a German Protestant theologian and reformer who lived from 1499 to 1572. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable figure was Matthias Engelbrecht, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1561 to 1631. He is best known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which adorned churches and monasteries throughout Germany.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records across Europe, including in the Netherlands and Sweden. One notable individual was Johan Engelbrecht, a Swedish military officer and engineer who lived from 1599 to 1677. He played a crucial role in fortifying Swedish cities during the Thirty Years' War.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Johann Engelbrecht, a German geographer and cartographer who lived from 1685 to 1756. He is best known for his detailed maps of the Holy Roman Empire and various regions of Germany.

As the surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including North America, where it was brought by German immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable American with the surname was Johann Engelbrecht, a German-American artist and illustrator who lived from 1867 to 1932. He is best known for his illustrations in various books and magazines of the time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Engelbrecht families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Engelbrecht 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. Surrey leads with 5 Engelbrechts recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.07x.

County Total Index
Surrey 5 15.07x
Yorkshire 2 2.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 5 Engelbrechts recorded in 1881 and an index of 84.18x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 5 84.18x
Drypool 2 2000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Dorothea 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Otto 2
Augustus 1
Herman 1

Top occupations

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 Engelbrecht households.

FAQ

Engelbrecht surname: questions and answers

How common was the Engelbrecht surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Engelbrecht surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Engelbrecht surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016. That gives Engelbrecht a modern rank of #22,055.

What does the Engelbrecht surname mean?

Derived from the German words "engel" (angel) and "brecht" (bright), referring to someone of angelic or bright character.

What does the Engelbrecht map show?

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