UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from a gallows moor.
In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Gallemore surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 45, ranked #35,162, down from #27,870 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Duffield and Wolstanton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gallemore is 112 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9.8%.
1881 census count
41
Ranked #27,870
Modern count
45
2016, ranked #35,162
Peak year
1861
112 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Gallemore surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Gallemore surname density by area, 1861 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 | 29 | #28,082 |
| 1861 | historical | 112 | #19,279 |
| 1881 | historical | 41 | #27,870 |
| 1891 | historical | 92 | #25,109 |
| 1901 | historical | 34 | #30,281 |
| 1911 | historical | 32 | #29,838 |
| 1997 | modern | 48 | #32,878 |
| 1998 | modern | 48 | #33,111 |
| 1999 | modern | 50 | #33,041 |
| 2000 | modern | 53 | #32,805 |
| 2001 | modern | 53 | #32,674 |
| 2002 | modern | 49 | #33,377 |
| 2003 | modern | 52 | #33,160 |
| 2004 | modern | 50 | #33,566 |
| 2005 | modern | 53 | #33,528 |
| 2006 | modern | 52 | #33,923 |
| 2007 | modern | 50 | #34,347 |
| 2008 | modern | 50 | #34,521 |
| 2009 | modern | 48 | #34,798 |
| 2010 | modern | 53 | #34,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 44 | #35,161 |
| 2012 | modern | 43 | #35,224 |
| 2013 | modern | 44 | #35,222 |
| 2014 | modern | 44 | #35,241 |
| 2015 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
| 2016 | modern | 45 | #35,162 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Duffield, Wolstanton, Sandbach and Spofforth. 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 | Prestbury | Cheshire |
| 2 | Duffield | Derbyshire |
| 3 | Wolstanton | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Sandbach | Cheshire |
| 5 | Spofforth | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Gallemore 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 Gallemore, 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 Gallemore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Gallemore 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, Gallemore 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 Gallemore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Gallemore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Gallemore has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.
One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Old English words "gal" and "mor," which together could mean "a person from the windy moor." This indicates that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in or near a moorland area.
Another possibility is that the name is a variant of the French surname "Gallemor," which itself is derived from the Germanic name "Waldomar." This name is composed of the elements "waldu" (meaning "ruler") and "mēri" (meaning "famous").
The earliest known records of the Gallemore surname date back to the 13th century. For instance, a man named William Gallemore is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1273.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in various spellings, such as Galemor, Galimor, and Galymore, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.
One notable bearer of the Gallemore name was Sir John Gallemore, a knight who lived in the 15th century. He was a member of the retinue of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, and fought alongside him in the Wars of the Roses.
In the 16th century, the Gallemore family was established in the county of Shropshire, England. A man named Richard Gallemore, born around 1520, is recorded as holding land in the village of Chetton.
Another prominent figure was Robert Gallemore, who was born in Essex, England, in 1623. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in Essex for several generations.
By the 17th century, the Gallemore surname had also spread to other parts of England, such as Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, where various branches of the family established themselves.
Throughout history, the Gallemore name has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, artisans, and professionals. While not a widespread surname, it has maintained a presence in various regions of England and, later, in other parts of the English-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gallemore 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. Yorkshire leads with 18 Gallemores recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.54x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 18 | 4.54x |
| Derbyshire | 11 | 17.57x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 1.25x |
| Staffordshire | 5 | 3.70x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.42x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Belper in Derbyshire leads with 9 Gallemores recorded in 1881 and an index of 743.80x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Belper | 9 | 743.80x |
| Bowling | 8 | 203.56x |
| Kingswinford | 5 | 102.04x |
| Westminster St John | 5 | 102.67x |
| Plompton | 4 | 20000.00x |
| Skelton In Guisbrough | 3 | 280.37x |
| Ilkeston | 2 | 113.64x |
| Leeds | 2 | 8.94x |
| Spotland | 2 | 37.88x |
| Wortley In Bramley | 1 | 31.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Gallemore 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 Gallemore 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 Gallemore households.
FAQ
In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Gallemore surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 45 in 2016. That gives Gallemore a modern rank of #35,162.
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from a gallows moor.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Gallemore 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.