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UK surname

Gottlieb

From the German, meaning "God's love" or "beloved of God."

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Gottlieb surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Camden and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gottlieb is 162 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1725.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2013

162 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gottlieb had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 94 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Gottlieb surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gottlieb surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gottlieb 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 63 #27,134
1911 historical 94 #23,391
1997 modern 157 #20,513
1998 modern 160 #20,832
1999 modern 158 #21,102
2000 modern 148 #21,971
2001 modern 146 #21,857
2002 modern 155 #21,431
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 146 #22,202
2005 modern 138 #22,999
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 136 #23,708
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 141 #23,907
2010 modern 140 #24,569
2011 modern 150 #23,309
2012 modern 158 #22,460
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 157 #23,101
2015 modern 147 #24,036
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Gottliebs 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, Camden, Kensington and Chelsea, Enfield and Teignbridge. 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 033 Barnet
2 Camden 011 Camden
3 Kensington and Chelsea 018 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Enfield 011 Enfield
5 Teignbridge 007 Teignbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gottlieb

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gottlieb

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Gottlieb is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Gottlieb 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Gottlieb falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gottlieb 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Gottlieb

The surname Gottlieb originated in Germany and is derived from the German words "Gott" meaning "God" and "lieb" meaning "beloved" or "dear." It's a name that was likely given to people who were devout or pious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gottlieb surname can be found in the 16th century, with mentions in church records and other documents from that time period. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Gottlieb name appeared in various manuscripts and records, including birth, marriage, and death registers. Some notable individuals with this surname from that era include Johann Gottlieb Naumann (1741-1801), a German composer and kapellmeister, and Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814), a German philosopher and one of the founding figures of German idealism.

The 19th century saw the continued use of the Gottlieb surname, with several notable bearers. One example is Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859), a German composer and conductor who served as the director of the Dresden Opera. Another is Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius (1769-1857), a German naturalist and explorer who accompanied the Russian circumnavigation expedition led by Adam Johann von Krusenstern.

As the 20th century approached, the Gottlieb name remained prominent, with individuals like Carl Gottlieb Hering (1880-1950), a German-American chemist and physicist known for his work on the Hering illusion and contributions to color vision theory. Additionally, Karl Gottlieb Guichard (1724-1775) was a German military officer who served in the Seven Years' War and is remembered for his role in the defense of the Prussian fortress of Torgau.

Throughout its history, the surname Gottlieb has maintained its connection to its German roots and religious connotations, with many bearers being found in German-speaking regions and communities around the world.

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1881 census detail

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Gottlieb families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gottlieb 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 3 Gottliebs recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.85x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 3.85x
Shropshire 3 44.51x
Yorkshire 2 2.59x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shrewsbury St Julian in Shropshire leads with 3 Gottliebs recorded in 1881 and an index of 1764.71x.

Place Total Index
Shrewsbury St Julian 3 1764.71x
Kingstonupon Hull 2 3333.33x
Spitalfields London 2 338.98x
St Marylebone London 1 24.04x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 2
A.W. 1
Joham 1
Seigleman 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 Gottlieb households.

FAQ

Gottlieb surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gottlieb surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Gottlieb surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gottlieb surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Gottlieb a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Gottlieb surname mean?

From the German, meaning "God's love" or "beloved of God."

What does the Gottlieb map show?

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