UK surname
Of Scottish origin, meaning a person employed as a ploughman or farm laborer.
In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Fallick surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 66, ranked #33,948, down from #24,420 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newchurch, Calbourne, Shalfleet, Brook and Gillingham, Grange, Lidsing. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fallick is 104 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 1.5%.
1881 census count
65
Ranked #24,420
Modern count
66
2016, ranked #33,948
Peak year
1911
104 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Fallick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Fallick surname density by area, 1911 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 | 44 | #25,328 |
| 1861 | historical | 34 | #29,685 |
| 1881 | historical | 65 | #24,420 |
| 1891 | historical | 68 | #28,300 |
| 1901 | historical | 88 | #24,270 |
| 1911 | historical | 104 | #22,209 |
| 1997 | modern | 68 | #30,810 |
| 1998 | modern | 70 | #30,968 |
| 1999 | modern | 70 | #31,135 |
| 2000 | modern | 68 | #31,380 |
| 2001 | modern | 66 | #31,394 |
| 2002 | modern | 64 | #32,007 |
| 2003 | modern | 59 | #32,530 |
| 2004 | modern | 60 | #32,684 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 60 | #33,235 |
| 2007 | modern | 60 | #33,539 |
| 2008 | modern | 60 | #33,743 |
| 2009 | modern | 62 | #33,832 |
| 2010 | modern | 68 | #33,632 |
| 2011 | modern | 65 | #33,842 |
| 2012 | modern | 65 | #33,964 |
| 2013 | modern | 65 | #34,059 |
| 2014 | modern | 64 | #34,141 |
| 2015 | modern | 64 | #34,112 |
| 2016 | modern | 66 | #33,948 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newchurch, Calbourne, Shalfleet, Brook, Gillingham, Grange, Lidsing, Aldingbourn 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 | Newchurch | Hampshire |
| 2 | Calbourne, Shalfleet, Brook | Hampshire |
| 3 | Gillingham, Grange, Lidsing | Kent |
| 4 | Aldingbourn | Sussex |
| 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 Fallick 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 Fallick, 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 Fallick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Fallick 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, Fallick 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 Fallick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Fallick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Fallick is believed to have originated in Scotland in the late medieval period, likely derived from the Gaelic word "failleadh," meaning "a kilt" or "a fold." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who wore a distinctive kilt or worked with folded fabric.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears in various historical records across Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Presbytery Records of Paisley in 1642, where a John Fallick is mentioned as a resident of the town.
The Fallick surname is also found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Ayrshire in the late 17th century, indicating that the name was well-established in that area during that time period. These tax rolls provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across different regions.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Fallick name continued to be primarily concentrated in the west-central regions of Scotland, with notable individuals emerging from these areas. One such figure was James Fallick (1786-1857), a Scottish poet and songwriter from Ayrshire, known for his contributions to the preservation of local traditions and folklore.
Another notable bearer of the Fallick surname was John Fallick (1856-1931), a Scottish trade unionist and politician from Renfrewshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Paisley district in the early 20th century, advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.
In the realm of academia, one cannot overlook the contributions of David Fallick (1941-2018), a Scottish geologist and mineralogist who made significant advancements in the study of stable isotope geochemistry and its applications in understanding Earth's geological processes.
While the Fallick surname has its roots in Scotland, it has also been carried by individuals across different parts of the world, often through migration and family connections. For instance, John Fallick (1871-1952), a Scottish-born civil engineer, played a pivotal role in the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 20th century.
Throughout its history, the Fallick surname has maintained a strong presence in Scotland, with its origins likely connected to the distinctive culture and traditions of the region, particularly in the west-central areas of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fallick 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. Hampshire leads with 42 Fallicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.32x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newchurch in Hampshire leads with 9 Fallicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 3103.45x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Newchurch | 9 | 3103.45x |
| Northwood | 9 | 486.49x |
| Gillingham | 7 | 156.95x |
| Kingston On Thames | 7 | 94.34x |
| Shalfleet | 6 | 2400.00x |
| Alverstoke | 4 | 85.11x |
| Ryde | 4 | 143.37x |
| Aldingbourn | 3 | 1875.00x |
| Greenwich | 3 | 29.73x |
| Calbourne | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Newport | 2 | 285.71x |
| Shorwell | 2 | 1538.46x |
| Brading | 1 | 57.80x |
| Colchester St Giles | 1 | 80.65x |
| Millbrook | 1 | 30.58x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 8.36x |
| Portsea | 1 | 3.93x |
| Rame | 1 | 555.56x |
| Whippingham | 1 | 102.04x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Fallick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Fallick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Fallick households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 13 |
| Baker | 3 |
| General Laborer | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Baker & Grocer Employing 2 Men & 2 Boys | 1 |
| Baker Etc | 1 |
| Baker Wife | 1 |
| Bricklayers Clerk | 1 |
| Dairyman (Ag) | 1 |
| Dairymans Wife | 1 |
| Farm Laborer | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| General Servt Domestic | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Maid | 1 |
| Malster | 1 |
| Pensioner | 1 |
| Pensioner (R N) | 1 |
| Pensioner Greenwich | 1 |
| Princpal Officer R N | 1 |
| Sail Maker | 1 |
| Woodcutter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Fallick surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 66 in 2016. That gives Fallick a modern rank of #33,948.
Of Scottish origin, meaning a person employed as a ploughman or farm laborer.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Fallick 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.