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UK surname

Glascott

A locational surname derived from a place name in England.

In the 1881 census there were 20 people recorded with the Glascott surname, ranking it #30,738 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 106, ranked #29,927, up from #30,738 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Knowsley, Mendip and Wigan.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Glascott is 129 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 430.0%.

1881 census count

20

Ranked #30,738

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2000

129 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Glascott had 20 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,738 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Glascott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Glascott surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Glascott 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 47 #24,810
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 20 #30,738
1891 historical 32 #31,754
1901 historical 35 #30,194
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 116 #25,332
1999 modern 125 #24,366
2000 modern 129 #23,901
2001 modern 123 #24,242
2002 modern 125 #24,492
2003 modern 124 #24,378
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 118 #25,556
2007 modern 122 #25,353
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 119 #27,250
2011 modern 123 #26,512
2012 modern 114 #27,868
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Glascotts 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 Knowsley, Mendip and Wigan. 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 Knowsley 003 Knowsley
2 Mendip 008 Mendip
3 Wigan 021 Wigan
4 Knowsley 001 Knowsley
5 Knowsley 004 Knowsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Glascott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Glascott

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

Established but Challenged

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

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Glascott is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Glascott is most concentrated in decile 8 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Glascott 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Glascott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Glascott

The surname Glascott is of English origin, deriving from a location name in the county of Gloucestershire. It is believed to have originated in the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was Glascoyt, found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror.

The name Glascott is thought to be derived from the Old English words "glæs" meaning "green" and "cot" meaning "cottage" or "dwelling." This suggests that the original bearers of the name lived in a green or verdant cottage or small settlement. Over time, the spelling evolved from Glascoyt to Glascote and eventually Glascott.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Glascott was Sir Richard Glascott (1245-1317), a prominent knight and landowner in Gloucestershire during the 13th century. He was known for his service in the Welsh wars under King Edward I.

In the 15th century, John Glascott (1420-1493) was a notable merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He served as the mayor of Bristol in 1472 and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William Glascott (1615-1677) fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was involved in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Glascott (1728-1795) was a renowned writer and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and love, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Glascott (1810-1891), a prominent British diplomat and politician. He served as the Ambassador to Spain from 1865 to 1868 and later became a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party.

While the surname Glascott is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, soldiers, writers, and politicians.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Glascott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Glascott 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. Warwickshire leads with 8 Glascotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.28x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 8 16.28x
Cheshire 4 9.30x
Middlesex 4 2.05x
Lancashire 2 0.87x
Hampshire 1 2.50x
Surrey 1 1.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 6 Glascotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.63x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 6 36.63x
Lower Bebington 3 1153.85x
Aston 2 14.78x
Manchester 2 19.23x
St George Hanover Square 2 58.31x
St Marylebone London 2 19.23x
Aldershot 1 74.63x
Ewell 1 500.00x
Higher Bebington 1 357.14x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Anna 2
Caroline 2
Anny 1
Cordelia 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Louisa 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Charles 1
Edwin 1
James 1
John 1
Joseph 1
William 1

Top occupations

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 Glascott households.

FAQ

Glascott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Glascott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 20 people were recorded with the Glascott surname. That placed it at #30,738 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Glascott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Glascott a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Glascott surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in England.

What does the Glascott map show?

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