UK surname
An occupational surname for someone who made or installed faucets or spigots.
In the 1881 census there were 179 people recorded with the Faucett surname, ranking it #13,787 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 14, ranked #37,178, down from #13,787 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Birstall and Ashford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Faucett is 179 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 92.2%.
1881 census count
179
Ranked #13,787
Modern count
14
2016, ranked #37,178
Peak year
1881
179 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Faucett surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Faucett 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 | 63 | #22,069 |
| 1861 | historical | 92 | #22,112 |
| 1881 | historical | 179 | #13,787 |
| 1891 | historical | 86 | #25,951 |
| 1901 | historical | 175 | #16,469 |
| 1911 | historical | 109 | #21,611 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 6 | #37,696 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 9 | #37,302 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 14 | #37,178 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Birstall, Ashford, Manchester and Loose, East Farleigh. 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 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Birstall | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Ashford | Kent |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Loose, East Farleigh | Kent |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Faucett 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 Faucett, 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 Faucett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Faucett 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, Faucett 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 Faucett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Faucett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Faucett is believed to have originated in the French regions of Normandy and Brittany during the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "fauquet," which means "small bundle of sticks." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who gathered or sold bundles of kindling or firewood.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Fauchet" and "Fauchet," indicating that variations in spelling were common during that time.
In the 13th century, the name Faucett began to appear in various English records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and tenants. The spelling had evolved to "Faucett" or "Faucett," reflecting the influence of the Norman-French language on English.
One notable historical figure with the surname Faucett was Sir John Faucett (1508-1578), an English judge and politician who served as a member of parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was also a prominent landowner in the county of Hertfordshire.
Another influential individual was Thomas Faucett (1624-1696), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Doctrine of the Covenants" and "A Treatise on the Covenant of Grace."
In the 18th century, the name Faucett was associated with several places in England, such as Faucett's Green in Berkshire and Faucett's Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Faucett who owned or resided in those areas.
During the 19th century, notable figures with the Faucett surname included William Faucett (1813-1887), an English architect who designed several buildings in London, and James Faucett (1854-1932), a British painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Throughout history, the surname Faucett has been found in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Berkshire, where it was most prevalent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Faucett 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. Kent leads with 45 Faucetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.55x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 45 | 7.55x |
| Yorkshire | 34 | 1.96x |
| Durham | 22 | 4.24x |
| Lancashire | 19 | 0.92x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 0.86x |
| Surrey | 15 | 1.76x |
| Cumberland | 8 | 5.32x |
| Derbyshire | 5 | 1.83x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 0.91x |
| Devon | 3 | 0.83x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.35x |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0.94x |
| Westmorland | 2 | 5.21x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.29x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.36x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.44x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Yalding in Kent leads with 20 Faucetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1333.33x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Faucett surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Elizabeth | 8 |
| Ann | 7 |
| Alice | 6 |
| Annie | 5 |
| Jane | 4 |
| Louisa | 4 |
| Martha | 4 |
| Eliza | 3 |
| Emily | 3 |
| Emma | 3 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Lucy | 2 |
| Ruth | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Bertha | 1 |
| Blanche | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Grace | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Lily | 1 |
| Linda | 1 |
| Lydia | 1 |
| M. | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Maud | 1 |
| Nancey | 1 |
| S. | 1 |
| Sarah | 1 |
| Selina | 1 |
| Sibella | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
| Susuanh | 1 |
| Sybil | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Faucett 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 Faucett households.
FAQ
In 1881, 179 people were recorded with the Faucett surname. That placed it at #13,787 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016. That gives Faucett a modern rank of #37,178.
An occupational surname for someone who made or installed faucets or spigots.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Faucett 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.