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UK surname

Goodhart

A surname derived from an Old English phrase meaning "good at heart" or "good-hearted."

In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Goodhart surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, up from #28,715 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Aylesbury Vale, Gateshead and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Goodhart is 119 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 234.3%.

1881 census count

35

Ranked #28,715

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2015

119 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Goodhart had 35 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,715 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 72 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Goodhart surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Goodhart surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Goodhart 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 57 #23,092
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 35 #28,715
1891 historical 72 #27,804
1901 historical 60 #27,502
1911 historical 52 #27,620
1997 modern 94 #27,781
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 90 #29,314
2003 modern 86 #29,752
2004 modern 89 #29,623
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 106 #29,157
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 119 #27,684
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Goodharts 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 Aylesbury Vale, Gateshead, Wandsworth, Vale of White Horse and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Aylesbury Vale 006 Aylesbury Vale
2 Gateshead 017 Gateshead
3 Wandsworth 010 Wandsworth
4 Vale of White Horse 003 Vale of White Horse
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 005 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Goodhart

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Goodhart

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Goodhart 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

Goodhart 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

Goodhart falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Goodhart is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Goodhart, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Goodhart

The surname Goodhart has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "god," meaning good, and "heart," referring to a kind or virtuous person. This name may have initially been used to describe someone with a good, kind-hearted nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Godhart." This entry suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman Conquest.

By the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Godhard" and "Godhert," began to appear in historical records across various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.

In the 14th century, the surname Goodhart became more prevalent, with notable figures such as John Goodhart, a merchant from London, mentioned in records from 1385. Another early bearer of the name was William Goodhart, a landowner in Cambridgeshire, who was recorded in the Court Rolls of 1412.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Goodhart surname continued to be found across various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One notable individual was Sir Gabriel Goodhart, a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for Ripon in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Goodhart family established themselves as prominent landowners and industrialists in Lancashire. One notable member was John Goodhart (1720-1792), a successful cotton manufacturer and philanthropist, who established the Goodhart Charity in Bolton.

As the industrial revolution took hold, the Goodhart surname became associated with various industries, including textile manufacturing and engineering. Sir Benjamin Goodhart (1839-1914) was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester, who made significant contributions to the development of the city.

Other notable individuals with the surname Goodhart include the British economist Charles Goodhart (born 1936), a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, and the American author Pippa Goodhart (born 1950), a children's book author known for her "You Choose" series.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Goodhart families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Goodhart 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. Surrey leads with 10 Goodharts recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.01x.

County Total Index
Surrey 10 6.01x
Berkshire 4 15.62x
Yorkshire 4 1.18x
Kent 3 2.58x
Middlesex 3 0.88x
Glamorgan 2 3.37x
Gloucestershire 2 2.99x
Monmouthshire 2 8.11x
Suffolk 2 4.81x
Buckinghamshire 1 4.85x
Cambridgeshire 1 4.63x
Lancashire 1 0.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Streatham in Surrey leads with 10 Goodharts recorded in 1881 and an index of 395.26x.

Place Total Index
Streatham 10 395.26x
Clewer 4 380.95x
Ecclesall Bierlow 4 58.14x
Charlton Next Woolwich 3 247.93x
Cheltenham 2 38.76x
Llanellen 2 5000.00x
Loughor 2 625.00x
Wetherden 2 3333.33x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 15.55x
Eton 1 212.77x
Kensington London 1 5.27x
St Michael Cambridge 1 1666.67x
St Pancras London 1 3.64x
Tottenham 1 18.42x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 2
Adelaide 1
Alicia 1
Amy 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Isabella 1
Janet 1
Mary 1
Nina 1
Sussanah 1
Vera.A. 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 3
Harry 2
James 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Emanuel 1
Ernest 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Heron 1
Joseph 1
Leislie 1
Philip 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 Goodhart households.

FAQ

Goodhart surname: questions and answers

How common was the Goodhart surname in 1881?

In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Goodhart surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Goodhart surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Goodhart a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Goodhart surname mean?

A surname derived from an Old English phrase meaning "good at heart" or "good-hearted."

What does the Goodhart map show?

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