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UK surname

Gillott

An English surname derived from the Norman French personal name Gile or Giles, itself from the Greek "Aegidius".

In the 1881 census there were 1,074 people recorded with the Gillott surname, ranking it #3,687 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,415, ranked #4,313, down from #3,687 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ecclesfield, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Sheffield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, Amber Valley and Sheffield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gillott is 1,534 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 31.8%.

1881 census count

1,074

Ranked #3,687

Modern count

1,415

2016, ranked #4,313

Peak year

2000

1,534 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gillott had 1,074 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,687 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,415 in 2016, ranked #4,313.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,359 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Gillott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gillott surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Gillott 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 646 #4,019
1861 historical 782 #3,519
1881 historical 1,074 #3,687
1891 historical 1,146 #3,718
1901 historical 1,246 #3,973
1911 historical 1,359 #3,531
1997 modern 1,498 #3,912
1998 modern 1,494 #4,067
1999 modern 1,532 #4,005
2000 modern 1,534 #3,987
2001 modern 1,498 #3,987
2002 modern 1,516 #4,033
2003 modern 1,516 #3,967
2004 modern 1,475 #4,059
2005 modern 1,415 #4,157
2006 modern 1,402 #4,188
2007 modern 1,406 #4,217
2008 modern 1,402 #4,257
2009 modern 1,456 #4,210
2010 modern 1,464 #4,265
2011 modern 1,456 #4,237
2012 modern 1,420 #4,257
2013 modern 1,456 #4,236
2014 modern 1,454 #4,273
2015 modern 1,425 #4,295
2016 modern 1,415 #4,313

Geography

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Where Gillotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ecclesfield, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Sheffield, Heanor and Ecclesfield (Ecclesfield), Rotherham (Dalton), Conisborough. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley, Amber Valley and Sheffield. 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 Ecclesfield Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Heanor Nottinghamshire
5 Ecclesfield (Ecclesfield), Rotherham (Dalton), Conisborough Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 010 Barnsley
2 Amber Valley 012 Amber Valley
3 Sheffield 012 Sheffield
4 Amber Valley 013 Amber Valley
5 Amber Valley 017 Amber Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gillott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gillott

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Gillott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Gillott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Gillott 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

Gillott is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Gillott 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gillott 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Gillott

The surname Gillott originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "gillot," which means a young lad or a servant. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for a young male servant or attendant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gillott can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a person named William Gillott is mentioned. The name also appears in various historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, such as parish registers and court rolls, primarily in Yorkshire and neighboring counties.

In the 16th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Gyllott," can be found in the records of Wakefield, Yorkshire. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects and scribal practices on its written form.

One notable individual with the surname Gillott was John Gillott, a prominent merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He owned extensive properties in the area and was involved in the wool trade, which was a significant industry in Yorkshire at the time.

Another notable figure was Sir Samuel Gillott, born in 1644 in Yorkshire. He was a successful businessman and landowner who served as the Mayor of York in 1690. Sir Samuel Gillott played an influential role in the local community and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

In the 18th century, the Gillott family produced several notable individuals, including Joseph Gillott, born in 1799. He was a renowned steel pen manufacturer and is credited with revolutionizing the production of steel pens, making them affordable and widely available. Joseph Gillott's innovative techniques and business acumen made him a prominent figure in the steel pen industry.

The Gillott name has also been associated with several place names in Yorkshire, such as Gillott Close and Gillott Lane, which may have been named after individuals or families bearing the surname in those areas.

Throughout history, the surname Gillott has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, industrialists, and public figures. While the name originated in Yorkshire, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns of families over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Gillott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gillott 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 601 Gillotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.80x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 601 5.80x
Derbyshire 167 10.20x
Nottinghamshire 72 5.11x
Middlesex 43 0.41x
Lancashire 40 0.32x
Warwickshire 27 1.02x
Surrey 25 0.49x
Kent 13 0.36x
Lincolnshire 13 0.78x
Staffordshire 13 0.37x
Norfolk 8 0.50x
Hertfordshire 7 0.97x
Wiltshire 7 0.76x
Durham 6 0.19x
Gloucestershire 5 0.24x
Shropshire 4 0.44x
Worcestershire 4 0.29x
Essex 3 0.15x
Cambridgeshire 2 0.30x
Hampshire 2 0.09x
Huntingdonshire 2 0.96x
Leicestershire 2 0.17x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.16x
Cheshire 1 0.04x
Devon 1 0.05x
Herefordshire 1 0.23x
Somerset 1 0.06x
Sussex 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sheffield in Yorkshire leads with 134 Gillotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.62x.

Place Total Index
Sheffield 134 40.62x
Heanor 114 465.69x
Barnsley 44 41.17x
Bradfield 44 110.14x
Ecclesfield 44 57.91x
Nottingham St Mary 43 11.80x
Brightside Bierlow 42 20.67x
Ecclesall Bierlow 41 19.45x
Nether Hallam 39 27.82x
Rotherham 32 54.78x
Kimberworth 22 38.25x
Heeley 17 53.99x
Islington London 14 1.38x
Newington 13 3.37x
Louth 9 23.49x
Wakefield 9 11.31x
Bolton On Dearne 8 222.84x
Eyam 8 175.05x
Lenton 8 24.10x
Scarborough 8 8.50x
Amblecote 7 69.58x
Ashton Under Lyne 7 2.58x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 7 7.25x
Halifax 7 4.60x
Handsworth 7 25.56x
Long Eaton 7 32.39x
North South Anston 7 154.53x
Norton 7 51.89x
Snenton 7 12.64x
Thornton In Fylde 7 25.78x
Birmingham 6 0.68x
Burton Leonard 6 389.61x
Duffield 6 46.51x
Glossop Dale 6 7.83x
Hunslet 6 3.71x
Leeds 6 1.03x
Manningham 6 4.70x
Mexborough 6 29.17x
Spotland 6 4.35x
Thurstonland 6 167.13x
Cheltenham 5 3.16x
Greasley 5 15.72x
Hoyland Nether 5 19.68x
Huddersfield 5 3.31x
Levenshulme 5 39.15x
Linton 5 116.01x
Market Lavington 5 100.00x
Preston 5 1.51x
Royston 5 81.43x
Solihull 5 26.37x
Witton Le Wear 5 56.69x
Wolverhampton 5 1.84x
Bedworth 4 20.79x
Cold Kirby 4 677.97x
Dawley 4 12.17x
Edgbaston 4 4.89x
Farnley In Bramley 4 30.91x
Halvergate 4 231.21x
Hockwold Cum Wilton 4 145.99x
Hornsey 4 3.02x
Kensington London 4 0.69x
Lofthouse Cum Carlton 4 31.67x
Northfield 4 15.44x
Radford 4 5.59x
Shipley 4 154.44x
Southfleet 4 121.21x
Tottenham 4 2.40x
Wickersley 4 139.37x
Aston 3 0.41x
Bermondsey 3 0.96x
Chartham 3 33.75x
Codnor Loscoe 3 23.15x
Coventry St Michael 3 3.54x
Greenwich 3 1.80x
Holbeck 3 4.37x
Oldham 3 0.75x
Openshaw 3 5.16x
Poplar London 3 1.52x
Thrybergh 3 405.41x
Woodsetts 3 340.91x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 71
William 61
George 41
Joseph 38
Thomas 35
Henry 34
Samuel 19
Arthur 18
Charles 17
Alfred 12
James 12
Walter 12
Albert 11
Edward 11
Robert 9
Harry 8
Richard 7
Edwin 5
Frank 5
Fred 5
Herbert 5
Frederick 4
Geo. 3
Jonathan 3
Thos. 3
Tom 3
Elijah 2
Enoch 2
Hy. 2
Isaac 2
Jno.Albt. 2
Levi 2
Reuben 2
Saml 2
Saml. 2
Sidney 2
Willie 2
Willis 2
Amos 1
Ann 1
Benjamin 1
Bern.Henry 1
Brough 1
Carles 1
Edmond 1
Edwd. 1
Eligah 1
Erbert 1
Hiram 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Gillott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gillott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,074 people were recorded with the Gillott surname. That placed it at #3,687 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gillott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,415 in 2016. That gives Gillott a modern rank of #4,313.

What does the Gillott surname mean?

An English surname derived from the Norman French personal name Gile or Giles, itself from the Greek "Aegidius".

What does the Gillott map show?

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