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UK surname

Fawthrop

A surname referring to someone from the village of Fawthrop in Yorkshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 239 people recorded with the Fawthrop surname, ranking it #11,446 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 223, ranked #18,222, down from #11,446 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Bradford and Halifax. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford and Calderdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fawthrop is 273 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 6.7%.

1881 census count

239

Ranked #11,446

Modern count

223

2016, ranked #18,222

Peak year

1901

273 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fawthrop had 239 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,446 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 223 in 2016, ranked #18,222.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 273 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Fawthrop surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fawthrop surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Fawthrop 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 180 #11,300
1861 historical 145 #15,715
1881 historical 239 #11,446
1891 historical 228 #13,582
1901 historical 273 #12,409
1911 historical 267 #12,360
1997 modern 217 #16,761
1998 modern 219 #17,115
1999 modern 217 #17,307
2000 modern 239 #16,239
2001 modern 220 #16,914
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 219 #17,085
2004 modern 221 #17,066
2005 modern 223 #16,938
2006 modern 225 #16,941
2007 modern 219 #17,425
2008 modern 213 #17,903
2009 modern 220 #17,911
2010 modern 232 #17,657
2011 modern 241 #17,057
2012 modern 230 #17,479
2013 modern 227 #17,922
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 222 #18,225
2016 modern 223 #18,222

Geography

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Where Fawthrops are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Bradford, Halifax and Dewsbury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bradford and Calderdale. 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 Rochdale Lancashire
2 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Dewsbury Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bradford 057 Bradford
2 Bradford 052 Bradford
3 Bradford 027 Bradford
4 Calderdale 003 Calderdale
5 Bradford 046 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fawthrop

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fawthrop

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fawthrop, 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 Fawthrop surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Fawthrop 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Fawthrop 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

Fawthrop 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

Fawthrop 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Fawthrop

The surname Fawthrop is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the place name "Fawthrop" or "Fawthorp," which is a small village located in North Yorkshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of Stonegrave, Yorkshire, where a man named John Fawthrop was mentioned in 1586. Another early reference is from the records of the West Riding of Yorkshire, where a William Fawthrop was listed in 1605.

The name Fawthrop is believed to be of Old English origin, with the first part "Faw" or "Faw-" possibly derived from the Old English word "fah," meaning "variegated" or "spotted." The second part, "throp," is thought to come from the Old English word "throp," meaning a small village or hamlet.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there is no direct mention of the surname Fawthrop, as surnames were not commonly used at that time. However, the village of "Fauwetrope" is recorded in the Domesday Book, which is likely the early form of the modern village name Fawthrop.

One notable individual with the surname Fawthrop was William Fawthrop (1571-1637), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Stonegrave in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in various church records and historical documents from that period.

Another individual of note was John Fawthrop (1618-1692), a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Yorkshire. He was known for his religious writings and his advocacy for Quaker beliefs during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a man named Robert Fawthrop (1733-1804) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Stonegrave, Yorkshire. He is mentioned in various land records and local histories from that time.

In the 19th century, a woman named Elizabeth Fawthrop (1812-1887) gained some recognition as a writer and poet. Her works were published in various literary journals and magazines of the time.

Another notable figure was George Fawthrop (1847-1923), who was a successful businessman and industrialist in the city of Leeds, Yorkshire. He played a role in the development of the textile industry in that region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fawthrop families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fawthrop 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 225 Fawthrops recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.74x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 225 9.74x
Lancashire 12 0.43x
Sussex 2 0.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northowram in Yorkshire leads with 51 Fawthrops recorded in 1881 and an index of 314.81x.

Place Total Index
Northowram 51 314.81x
Halifax 40 117.92x
Southowram 39 553.19x
Bowling 20 87.41x
Horton In Bradford 16 44.35x
North Bierley 9 72.17x
Midgley 8 325.20x
Clayton 7 123.89x
Erringden 7 469.80x
Leeds 5 3.83x
Skircoat 5 54.88x
Warley 5 74.85x
Wuerdle Wardle 5 59.52x
Blatchinworth 3 47.62x
Sowerby In Halifax 3 39.74x
Spotland 3 9.76x
Elland Cum Greetland 2 19.21x
Ovenden 2 19.46x
Portslade 2 83.33x
Crumpsall 1 15.34x
Haworth 1 18.21x
Hipperholme Cum 1 9.85x
Mirfield 1 7.89x
Rastrick 1 15.58x
Saddleworth 1 5.61x
Wadsworth 1 26.60x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 19
William 9
James 6
Joseph 5
Thomas 5
Henry 4
Charles 3
David 3
Edwin 3
George 3
Walter 3
Willie 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Edward 2
Francis 2
Frank 2
Fredk. 2
Josiah 2
Timothy 2
Abraham 1
Ainsworth 1
Asa 1
Charley 1
Clegg 1
Cowper 1
Dixon 1
Dyson 1
Ellis 1
Fred 1
Goldthrop 1
Jabez 1
Jas.Hy. 1
Jimmy 1
Jno. 1
Jonathan 1
Josh. 1
Joshua 1
Michael 1
Milton 1
Morice 1
Phineas 1
Priestley 1
Squire 1
Thos.Wm. 1
Tom 1
Wroe 1

FAQ

Fawthrop surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fawthrop surname in 1881?

In 1881, 239 people were recorded with the Fawthrop surname. That placed it at #11,446 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fawthrop surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 223 in 2016. That gives Fawthrop a modern rank of #18,222.

What does the Fawthrop surname mean?

A surname referring to someone from the village of Fawthrop in Yorkshire, England.

What does the Fawthrop map show?

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