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UK surname

Granton

A locational surname referring to someone from Granton, an area near Edinburgh, Scotland.

In the 1881 census there were 56 people recorded with the Granton surname, ranking it #25,733 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #25,733 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Isle of Anglesey and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Granton is 146 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 160.7%.

1881 census count

56

Ranked #25,733

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2014

146 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Granton had 56 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,733 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 56 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Granton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Granton surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Granton 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 16 #30,441
1861 historical 39 #29,099
1881 historical 56 #25,733
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 27 #31,057
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 112 #25,978
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 111 #26,291
2003 modern 106 #26,775
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 117 #25,695
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 133 #24,817
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 135 #24,922
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 145 #24,207
2014 modern 146 #24,274
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Grantons 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 Isle of Anglesey and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Isle of Anglesey 009 Isle of Anglesey
2 Isle of Anglesey 008 Isle of Anglesey
3 East Riding of Yorkshire 003 East Riding of Yorkshire
4 Isle of Anglesey 006 Isle of Anglesey
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 044 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Granton

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Granton

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Granton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Granton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Granton 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

Granton is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Granton 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 Granton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Granton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Granton

The surname Granton has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the village of Granton, located near Edinburgh in the county of Midlothian. This village name itself is thought to come from the Old English words "grān" meaning "grain" and "tūn" meaning "town" or "settlement."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Granton name can be found in the Scottish Register of the Great Seal from 1551, which mentions a "John Grantoun." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames in earlier times before they became standardized.

In the 17th century, the Granton surname appears in various historical records from the region around Edinburgh. For instance, the Parish Registers of South Leith from 1621 document the marriage of a "Robert Grantoun" and "Isobel Patersoun."

A notable figure bearing the Granton name was Sir Thomas Granton (1624-1692), a Scottish landowner and member of the Scottish Parliament who represented Edinburghshire during the latter part of the 17th century.

Moving into the 18th century, the Granton name can be found in the records of the Scottish Burghs, with a "William Granton" listed as a burgess (a privileged citizen of a town) in the Royal Burgh of Stirling in 1744.

Another individual of note was Robert Granton (1785-1865), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the village of Granton near Edinburgh. He was instrumental in the construction of the harbor and docks in the area, which facilitated trade and industry.

In the 19th century, the Granton surname gained further recognition with the birth of James Granton (1810-1892), a Scottish-Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.

Throughout its history, the Granton surname has been closely tied to Scotland, particularly the regions around Edinburgh and Midlothian. While the name may have spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its roots can be traced back to the Scottish village that likely gave rise to this distinctive surname.

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1881 census detail

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Granton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Granton 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. Ayrshire leads with 13 Grantons recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.82x.

County Total Index
Ayrshire 13 31.82x
Durham 10 6.16x
Somerset 9 10.24x
Midlothian 5 6.84x
Surrey 5 1.88x
Lanarkshire 4 2.27x
Lancashire 4 0.62x
Nottinghamshire 4 5.43x
Renfrewshire 1 2.36x
Yorkshire 1 0.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Quivox in Ayrshire leads with 13 Grantons recorded in 1881 and an index of 942.03x.

Place Total Index
St Quivox 13 942.03x
North Perrott 9 15000.00x
Bishopwearmouth 7 50.22x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 5 16.99x
Nottingham St Mary 4 21.01x
Chester Le Street 3 240.00x
Govan 3 6.87x
Newington 3 14.87x
Ardwick 2 34.25x
Southwark St George Martyr 2 18.20x
Barony 1 2.24x
Liverpool 1 2.54x
North Meols 1 15.77x
Paisley Middle Church 1 40.65x
Sicklinghall 1 2500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alfred 2
James 2
John 2
William 2
Daniel 1
Ernest 1
Joel 1
Peter 1
Robert 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 Granton households.

FAQ

Granton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Granton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 56 people were recorded with the Granton surname. That placed it at #25,733 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Granton surname today?

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

What does the Granton surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone from Granton, an area near Edinburgh, Scotland.

What does the Granton map show?

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