UK surname
A variant spelling of the surname Gammet, derived from a diminutive of the medieval name Gemma.
In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Gamett surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #30,872 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bingley, Millom, Muncaster and Batley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gamett is 123 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 94.7%.
1881 census count
19
Ranked #30,872
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
123 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Gamett surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Gamett 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 | 12 | #31,134 |
| 1861 | historical | 123 | #17,914 |
| 1881 | historical | 19 | #30,872 |
| 1891 | historical | 91 | #25,239 |
| 1901 | historical | 14 | #32,506 |
| 1911 | historical | 4 | #33,595 |
| 1997 | modern | 11 | #36,912 |
| 1998 | modern | 11 | #36,908 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 3 | #38,494 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 4 | #38,335 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bingley, Millom, Muncaster, Batley, Liverpool and Wybunbury. 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 | Bingley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Millom, Muncaster | Cumberland |
| 3 | Batley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Wybunbury | Cheshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Gamett 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 Gamett, 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 Gamett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Gamett 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, Gamett 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 Gamett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Gamett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname GAMETT has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "gamet," meaning "custard apple," which was likely a nickname given to someone with a yellow complexion.
The name can be traced to the county of Worcestershire, where it was first recorded in the Pipe Rolls of 1195 as Gametus de Clyfelund. This entry suggests that the name was originally a locative surname, referring to someone from the village of Clyfelund, which is now known as Clevelode.
In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, the name appears as Gametus de Hereford, indicating that the family had spread to the neighboring county of Herefordshire. This record also provides insight into the variation in spelling, with the name appearing as Gamet, Gammet, and Gammett in various other historical documents.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is that of John Gamett, a landowner from Gloucestershire, who is mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1327. Another notable figure was Sir William Gamett, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.
In the 16th century, the name was well-established in Warwickshire, where a family of GAMETT landowners resided in the village of Radway. One of their descendants, Richard GAMETT (1535-1592), became a prominent figure in the county and served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Thomas GAMETT (1612-1679) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was noted for his bravery at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. He later became a member of Oliver Cromwell's Council of State.
Another notable figure was Sir Samuel GAMETT (1755-1829), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his distinguished service. He is remembered for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The GAMETT surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Gamett's End in Gloucestershire and Gamett's Green in Herefordshire, further reflecting the family's deep roots in these counties.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gamett 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 13 Gametts recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.08x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wakefield in Yorkshire leads with 7 Gametts recorded in 1881 and an index of 496.45x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 7 | 496.45x |
| Fulham London | 6 | 223.05x |
| Liversedge | 6 | 731.71x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Gamett 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 Gamett 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 Gamett households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Scholar (Teacher) | 4 |
| Gas Fitter | 1 |
| Logwood Grinder (Dye) | 1 |
| Printers Apprentice | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Gamett surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Gamett a modern rank of #39,061.
A variant spelling of the surname Gammet, derived from a diminutive of the medieval name Gemma.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Gamett 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.