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UK surname

Gogarty

An anglicized Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "O'Gogartaigh" meaning "descendant of the stammerer".

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Gogarty surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 167, ranked #22,055, up from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Richmond upon Thames and Wirral.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gogarty is 183 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 475.9%.

1881 census count

29

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

167

2016, ranked #22,055

Peak year

2012

183 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gogarty had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016, ranked #22,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 43 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Gogarty surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gogarty surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gogarty 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 23 #31,039
1881 historical 29 #29,484
1891 historical 43 #30,933
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 30 #30,073
1997 modern 163 #20,038
1998 modern 172 #19,883
1999 modern 173 #19,935
2000 modern 172 #19,974
2001 modern 170 #19,838
2002 modern 178 #19,671
2003 modern 164 #20,483
2004 modern 169 #20,206
2005 modern 160 #20,899
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 165 #20,893
2008 modern 170 #20,672
2009 modern 173 #20,869
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 180 #20,649
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 181 #20,879
2014 modern 179 #21,186
2015 modern 178 #21,149
2016 modern 167 #22,055

Geography

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Where Gogartys 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 Barnet, Richmond upon Thames, Wirral, Huntingdonshire and Dudley. 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 Barnet 015 Barnet
2 Richmond upon Thames 009 Richmond upon Thames
3 Wirral 021 Wirral
4 Huntingdonshire 022 Huntingdonshire
5 Dudley 043 Dudley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gogarty

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gogarty

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Gogarty, 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 Gogarty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Gogarty 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, Gogarty 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

Gogarty 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

Gogarty falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gogarty 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Gogarty

The surname Gogarty originates from Ireland and is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "gogard," which means "proud" or "arrogant." This name is primarily found in the counties of Dublin and Meath, suggesting its origins lie in the eastern region of Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gogarty surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient manuscript detailing the history of Ireland. The name is mentioned in connection with the Gaelic clans of the region, indicating its longstanding presence in the area.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named John Gogarty was listed as a landowner in County Meath, further solidifying the family's roots in the region. The surname is also linked to several place names in Ireland, such as Gogartymore and Gogartybeg, which translates to "big" and "small" Gogarty respectively.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Gogarty surname was Oliver St. John Gogarty (1878-1957), an Irish writer, poet, and wit. He was a prominent figure in the Irish literary revival of the early 20th century and was part of the circle of writers and intellectuals that included W.B. Yeats and James Joyce.

Another notable figure was Patrick Gogarty (1801-1891), an Irish Catholic priest and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of calculus and authored several works on the subject.

In the 18th century, James Gogarty (1732-1791) was a renowned Irish architect who designed several notable buildings in Dublin, including the Rotunda Hospital and the Royal Exchange.

The Gogarty surname has also been associated with notable figures in the legal profession, such as Sir Charles Hubert Gogarty (1867-1957), an Irish barrister and judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

Throughout history, the Gogarty name has maintained a strong presence in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Dublin and Meath, where it has deep roots dating back to the Middle Ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Gogarty families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gogarty 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. Middlesex leads with 13 Gogartys recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.60x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 13 4.60x
Kent 6 6.22x
Lancashire 4 1.19x
Cheshire 3 4.81x
Midlothian 2 5.28x
Northamptonshire 1 3.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 8 Gogartys recorded in 1881 and an index of 93.90x.

Place Total Index
Chelsea London 8 93.90x
Canterbury St George 6 5000.00x
Salford 3 30.40x
St George Hanover Square 3 60.24x
Birkenhead 2 40.16x
Edinburgh Tron Church 2 1111.11x
Islington London 2 7.30x
Kettering 1 92.59x
Liverpool 1 4.91x
Poulton Cum Seacombe 1 138.89x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Catherine 2
Mary 2
Agnes 1
Annie 1
Avice 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Emily 1
Kate 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
Rachel 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 2
Henry 2
David 1
Harry 1
James 1
John 1
Maurice 1
Peter 1
Phillip 1
Robert 1
Thomas 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 Gogarty households.

FAQ

Gogarty surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gogarty surname in 1881?

In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Gogarty surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gogarty surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016. That gives Gogarty a modern rank of #22,055.

What does the Gogarty surname mean?

An anglicized Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "O'Gogartaigh" meaning "descendant of the stammerer".

What does the Gogarty map show?

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