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UK surname

Gautier

A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of gaiters or wallets.

In the 1881 census there were 39 people recorded with the Gautier surname, ranking it #28,137 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 204, ranked #19,320, up from #28,137 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Redbridge and Hartlepool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gautier is 204 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 423.1%.

1881 census count

39

Ranked #28,137

Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

1998

204 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gautier had 39 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,137 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Gautier surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gautier surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gautier 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 29 #30,287
1881 historical 39 #28,137
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 48 #28,808
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 167 #19,722
1998 modern 204 #17,896
1999 modern 190 #18,797
2000 modern 175 #19,764
2001 modern 179 #19,215
2002 modern 183 #19,354
2003 modern 186 #18,928
2004 modern 176 #19,731
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 167 #20,447
2007 modern 188 #19,204
2008 modern 195 #18,958
2009 modern 190 #19,656
2010 modern 203 #19,264
2011 modern 195 #19,610
2012 modern 192 #19,730
2013 modern 188 #20,352
2014 modern 198 #19,841
2015 modern 201 #19,494
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Gautiers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hammersmith and Fulham, Redbridge, Hartlepool and Poole. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hammersmith and Fulham 001 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Redbridge 002 Redbridge
3 Hartlepool 003 Hartlepool
4 Redbridge 003 Redbridge
5 Poole 014 Poole

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gautier

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gautier

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Gautier, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Gautier surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Gautier household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Gautier is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Gautier 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

Gautier falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gautier is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Gautier, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Gautier

The surname Gautier originated in medieval France, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Gautier," which itself comes from the Germanic "Waltharius," meaning "ruler of the army." This name was popular during the Middle Ages and was often bestowed upon nobility and military leaders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gautier surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Walterus" and is listed among the landholders in various counties.

In the 13th century, the Gautier family established a prominent presence in the region of Normandy, France. One notable member was Gilles Gautier (c. 1240 - c. 1310), a French trouvère and poet who wrote several chansons and lays during the golden age of medieval French literature.

The Gautier name also has connections to various place names in France, such as Gaultier in the Normandy region and Gautier in the Auvergne region. These places likely took their names from early settlers or landowners bearing the Gautier surname.

As the Gautier family spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Gauthier, Gaultier, and Waltier. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Théophile Gautier (1811 - 1872), a French poet, novelist, and critic who was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement.

Another notable Gautier was Judith Gautier (1845 - 1917), a French novelist, poet, and translator who was the daughter of Théophile Gautier. She was known for her works that explored Oriental themes and cultures.

In the world of art, Jean-Baptiste Gautier Dagoty (1717 - 1786) was a French engraver and printer who is credited with inventing the process of color printing using multiple plates, a technique known as "le procédé Gautier."

The Gautier name also had a presence in the military, with Jean-Baptiste Gautier (1793 - 1881), a French general who served under Napoleon and later became a member of the French Senate.

Finally, in the realm of music, the surname is associated with Henri Gautier (1660 - 1737), a French composer and organist who was highly regarded for his compositions for the organ and harpsichord during the Baroque period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Gautier families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gautier 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. Channel Islands leads with 32 Gautiers recorded in 1881 and an index of 153.77x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 32 153.77x
Middlesex 15 2.14x
Yorkshire 9 1.29x
Lancashire 6 0.72x
Surrey 5 1.46x
Glamorgan 2 1.64x
Gloucestershire 1 0.73x
Kent 1 0.42x
Royal Navy 1 11.95x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 15 Gautiers recorded in 1881 and an index of 221.57x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 15 221.57x
St Peter Port 7 181.82x
St Saviour 5 434.78x
Manchester 4 10.67x
Sheffield 4 18.05x
Croydon 3 15.79x
Halifax 3 29.35x
St George Hanover Square 3 24.25x
St Martin In Fields 3 71.43x
Clapham 2 22.78x
Kensington London 2 5.12x
Salford 2 8.16x
St Anne 2 540.54x
St Martin 2 157.48x
St Marylebone London 2 5.33x
St Pancras London 2 3.54x
Swansea 2 1428.57x
Westminster St James 2 27.70x
Bristol 1 769.23x
Herne 1 94.34x
Islington London 1 1.47x
Nether Hallam 1 10.62x
Royal Navy 1 13.99x
Scarborough 1 15.82x
St Owen 1 181.82x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 3
Louisa 3
Maria 3
Marie 3
Edith 2
Florence 2
Harriet 2
Jeanne 2
(Mrs) 1
Ada 1
Eliza 1
Elliese 1
Emma 1
Heloise 1
Josephine 1
Julian 1
Lucy 1
Malvina 1
Martha 1
Mary 1
Matilda 1
Pauline 1
Rebecca 1
Sarah 1
Selina 1
Susan 1
Vergerie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 3
Charles 2
James 2
Agustre 1
Albt.E. 1
Alfred 1
Alphonse 1
Auguste 1
Bazille 1
Celestin 1
Dumar 1
Edward 1
F.Herbert 1
Florent 1
Francis 1
Francois 1
Jean 1
John 1
Jules 1
Louis 1
Luderick 1
Pierre 1
Robt. 1
Thomas 1
Walter 1
William 1

FAQ

Gautier surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gautier surname in 1881?

In 1881, 39 people were recorded with the Gautier surname. That placed it at #28,137 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gautier surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Gautier a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Gautier surname mean?

A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of gaiters or wallets.

What does the Gautier map show?

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