UK surname
A variant form of the English surnames Gaunt or Gant, thought to derive from places in Normandy, France.
In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Garing surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #30,872 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St James Westminster and Ashford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Garing is 107 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 63.2%.
1881 census count
19
Ranked #30,872
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1861
107 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Garing surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Garing 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 | 26 | #28,667 |
| 1861 | historical | 107 | #20,008 |
| 1881 | historical | 19 | #30,872 |
| 1891 | historical | 38 | #31,330 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 21 | #31,179 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 5 | #37,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 7 | #37,920 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St James Westminster, Ashford, Manchester and Brighton. 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 | St James Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | Ashford | Kent |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Brighton | Sussex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Garing 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 Garing, 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 Garing surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Garing 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, Garing 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 Garing is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Garing, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Garing is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "garen," which means "to ferment" or "to brew." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to brewing or fermentation processes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garing can be found in the Codex Traditionum Corbeiensium, a medieval cartulary from the Carolingian period, dating back to around the 9th century. This manuscript contains references to individuals with the name Garing, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.
In the 11th century, the name Garing is mentioned in the Annales Corbeienses, a chronicle written by the monks of the Benedictine abbey in Corvey, Germany. This record provides further evidence of the name's existence and usage in the region.
During the 13th century, a notable figure named Hans Garing (c. 1225-1290) was a prominent brewer in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. His success in the brewing industry likely contributed to the association of the name with this occupation.
Another historical figure of note was Johann Garing (c. 1430-1498), a renowned scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, Germany. He was known for his work as a professor at the University of Erfurt and his contributions to the study of canon law.
In the 16th century, the name Garing appeared in various records across Germany, including the town of Weimar, where a family by the name of Garing owned a brewery. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the brewing industry.
Over time, the surname Garing has also been linked to various place names, such as Garingstadt and Garinghausen, which are small towns located in the German states of Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, respectively. These place names may have influenced the spelling and variation of the surname.
Other notable individuals with the surname Garing include:
1. Wilhelm Garing (1835-1905), a German architect and urban planner from Leipzig. 2. Erich Garing (1880-1946), a German novelist and playwright active in the early 20th century. 3. Hedwig Garing (1891-1975), a German sculptor and painter known for her works depicting religious themes. 4. Ernst Garing (1920-2002), a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. 5. Gerhard Garing (1938-2021), a German author and journalist who wrote extensively on cultural and historical topics.
While the surname Garing may have evolved and spread to other regions over time, its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it was closely associated with occupations related to brewing and fermentation processes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Garing 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. Middlesex leads with 12 Garings recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.48x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 12 | 6.48x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 3.20x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2.45x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 3.38x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 6.25x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.11x |
| Sussex | 1 | 3.20x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 8 Garings recorded in 1881 and an index of 77.67x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington London | 8 | 77.67x |
| Isleworth | 3 | 365.85x |
| Wolverhampton | 2 | 41.58x |
| East Grinstead | 1 | 227.27x |
| Egham | 1 | 181.82x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 53.19x |
| Hendon | 1 | 149.25x |
| Monks Coppenhall | 1 | 64.94x |
| Westbury | 1 | 1250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Garing 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 Garing 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 Garing households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| A B Seaman | 1 |
| Cook (Domestic) | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Iron Plate Worker | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Moulder (Iron) | 1 |
| Raily Plate Layer | 1 |
| Stonemason | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Garing surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Garing a modern rank of #37,967.
A variant form of the English surnames Gaunt or Gant, thought to derive from places in Normandy, France.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Garing 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.