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UK surname

Guerin

A surname of French origin derived from the Germanic name "Warin," meaning "guard" or "protector."

In the 1881 census there were 128 people recorded with the Guerin surname, ranking it #17,079 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 582, ranked #8,913, up from #17,079 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Exeter St David (including Castle Yard), London parishes and Norton Fitzwarren. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stroud, Rushcliffe and Carmarthenshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Guerin is 621 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 354.7%.

1881 census count

128

Ranked #17,079

Modern count

582

2016, ranked #8,913

Peak year

2010

621 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Guerin had 128 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,079 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 582 in 2016, ranked #8,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 142 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Guerin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Guerin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Guerin 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 29 #28,082
1861 historical 43 #28,562
1881 historical 128 #17,079
1891 historical 111 #22,421
1901 historical 142 #18,633
1911 historical 136 #18,962
1997 modern 520 #9,043
1998 modern 555 #8,866
1999 modern 560 #8,855
2000 modern 561 #8,811
2001 modern 550 #8,799
2002 modern 577 #8,664
2003 modern 558 #8,740
2004 modern 554 #8,812
2005 modern 546 #8,827
2006 modern 546 #8,867
2007 modern 561 #8,766
2008 modern 576 #8,675
2009 modern 598 #8,620
2010 modern 621 #8,553
2011 modern 606 #8,623
2012 modern 590 #8,715
2013 modern 584 #8,911
2014 modern 592 #8,900
2015 modern 580 #8,953
2016 modern 582 #8,913

Geography

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Where Guerins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Exeter St David (including Castle Yard), London parishes, Norton Fitzwarren and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stroud, Rushcliffe, Carmarthenshire, Brent and Birmingham. 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 Exeter St David (including Castle Yard) Devon
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Norton Fitzwarren Somerset
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stroud 009 Stroud
2 Rushcliffe 014 Rushcliffe
3 Carmarthenshire 011 Carmarthenshire
4 Brent 027 Brent
5 Birmingham 053 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Guerin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Guerin

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

Guerin 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

Guerin falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Guerin 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Guerin

The surname Guerin originated in France during the medieval era. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Warin, which is composed of the elements "war" meaning guard and "rin" meaning battle. The name was originally spelled Warin or Guarin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Guerin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Warin" or "Warine". This was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the 12th century, the name Guerin appeared in various French records and manuscripts. One notable figure from this time was Guerin de Montaigu (c. 1150-1228), a French knight and vassal of King Philip II of France.

During the 13th century, the name Guerin was associated with several noble families in different regions of France. One prominent example was Guerin de Châtillon (c. 1210-1283), a French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Seventh Crusade.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Guerin family settled in the region of Normandy, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Guérin". One notable individual from this period was Jean Guerin (c. 1350-1415), a Norman knight who fought alongside Henry V of England during the Hundred Years' War.

The 16th century saw the rise of several notable figures with the surname Guerin. One example was Gilles Guerin (1501-1572), a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the French Reformation.

In the 17th century, the name Guerin was associated with several notable artists and writers. One such individual was François Guerin (1590-1670), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works. Another notable figure was Pierre Guerin (1629-1714), a French philosopher and theologian.

The 18th century saw the birth of several prominent Guerins, including Jean-Baptiste Guerin (1701-1770), a French engraver and printmaker, and Gilles Guerin (1720-1799), a French priest and mathematician.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Guerin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Guerin 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. Channel Islands leads with 27 Guerins recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.88x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 27 59.88x
Yorkshire 25 1.66x
Middlesex 23 1.51x
Surrey 23 3.10x
Lancashire 20 1.11x
Somerset 11 4.49x
Devon 8 2.53x
Cornwall 5 2.90x
Kent 4 0.77x
Sussex 4 1.56x
Glamorgan 2 0.75x
Hampshire 2 0.64x
Midlothian 1 0.49x
Royal Navy 1 5.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Peter Port in Channel Islands leads with 12 Guerins recorded in 1881 and an index of 143.88x.

Place Total Index
St Peter Port 12 143.88x
Norton Fitzwarren 10 2941.18x
Lambeth 9 6.78x
Bradford 8 21.91x
St Anne Soho London 8 92.06x
Croydon 7 17.01x
Northallerton 7 364.58x
East Budleigh 6 402.68x
Haydock 6 192.93x
Keighley 6 37.34x
St Peter 6 461.54x
Withington 5 85.91x
Bethnal Green London 4 6.05x
Broadwater 4 67.91x
Everton 4 6.95x
Kenwyn 3 66.52x
Maghull 3 400.00x
Rotherhithe 3 15.96x
Shoreditch London 3 4.55x
Skipton 3 63.16x
St Martin 3 108.70x
Cardiff St Mary 2 13.70x
Chelsea London 2 4.36x
Southwark St Saviour 2 25.58x
St Helier 2 13.62x
St Saviour 2 80.32x
Woolwich 2 10.43x
Aighton Bailey 1 114.94x
Aldershot 1 9.57x
Antony 1 60.24x
Bath St James 1 39.06x
Bishopsteignton 1 166.67x
Canterbury St Mary 1 28.74x
Clapham 1 5.26x
Deptford St Paul 1 2.50x
Edinburgh St Stephens 1 24.94x
Falmouth 1 16.39x
Islington London 1 0.68x
Limehouse London 1 5.98x
Newton St Cyres 1 227.27x
Norwood 1 28.74x
Openshaw 1 11.82x
Poplar London 1 3.48x
Richmond 1 9.62x
Royal Navy 1 6.45x
St George In East London 1 6.99x
St Lawrence 1 81.30x
St Michael Winchester 1 156.25x
St Pancras London 1 0.82x
Trinity 1 96.15x
Yearsley 1 1250.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 9
Charles 5
William 5
James 4
Michael 4
Patrick 4
Thomas 4
Joseph 3
Arthur 2
Elias 2
Fredk. 2
Louis 2
Pierre 2
Adrian 1
Aimable 1
Alfd. 1
Alfred 1
Anselme 1
Dennis 1
Edmund 1
Fred 1
Frederic 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Howard 1
Hugh 1
Jacques 1
Jean 1
Sydney 1
Timothy 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Guerin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Guerin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 128 people were recorded with the Guerin surname. That placed it at #17,079 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Guerin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 582 in 2016. That gives Guerin a modern rank of #8,913.

What does the Guerin surname mean?

A surname of French origin derived from the Germanic name "Warin," meaning "guard" or "protector."

What does the Guerin map show?

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