UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name referring to someone from a muddy area or gummy ground.
In the 1881 census there were 96 people recorded with the Gummow surname, ranking it #20,248 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #20,248 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Erme, St Columb Major and Wrexham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gummow is 146 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 11.5%.
1881 census count
96
Ranked #20,248
Modern count
85
2016, ranked #32,637
Peak year
1851
146 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Gummow surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Gummow surname density by area, 1901 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 146 | #13,157 |
| 1861 | historical | 57 | #26,718 |
| 1881 | historical | 96 | #20,248 |
| 1891 | historical | 103 | #23,558 |
| 1901 | historical | 102 | #22,596 |
| 1911 | historical | 83 | #24,531 |
| 1997 | modern | 76 | #29,997 |
| 1998 | modern | 84 | #29,537 |
| 1999 | modern | 83 | #29,823 |
| 2000 | modern | 81 | #30,036 |
| 2001 | modern | 79 | #30,065 |
| 2002 | modern | 87 | #29,644 |
| 2003 | modern | 79 | #30,549 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 86 | #30,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 85 | #30,556 |
| 2007 | modern | 84 | #31,067 |
| 2008 | modern | 84 | #31,370 |
| 2009 | modern | 82 | #32,048 |
| 2010 | modern | 89 | #31,745 |
| 2011 | modern | 88 | #31,801 |
| 2012 | modern | 80 | #32,877 |
| 2013 | modern | 89 | #32,248 |
| 2014 | modern | 91 | #32,219 |
| 2015 | modern | 85 | #32,693 |
| 2016 | modern | 85 | #32,637 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Erme, St Columb Major, Wrexham, Truro St Mary and Probus. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Erme | Cornwall |
| 2 | St Columb Major | Cornwall |
| 3 | Wrexham | Denbighshire |
| 4 | Truro St Mary | Cornwall |
| 5 | Probus | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Gummow surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Gummow, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Gummow surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Gummow household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Gummow is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gummow is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Gummow, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Gummow is believed to have originated in England, likely in the medieval period or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Old English term 'gumman,' which referred to a man or husband. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for a married man or a term of address.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gummow can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landowners and tenants in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appeared as 'Gumma,' which was likely a variant spelling or an early form of the modern surname.
During the 13th century, the name Gummow was prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in counties such as Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Historical records from this period show the name spelled in various ways, including Gumma, Gummay, and Gummey.
In the 14th century, a notable individual bearing the name Gummow was William Gummow, who was born around 1320 in Gloucestershire. He was a landowner and local official who played a role in the administration of his county.
Another early mention of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of 1166, which were financial records of the English royal administration. The name appears as 'Gumma,' which may have referred to a taxpayer or landholder at the time.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Gummow was Thomas Gummow, who was born in 1532 in Worcestershire. He was a scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
During the 17th century, the name Gummow was associated with several notable individuals. One was John Gummow, born in 1624 in Gloucestershire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner. Another was Robert Gummow, born in 1681 in Worcestershire, who was a renowned theologian and author of several religious works.
In the 18th century, the name Gummow was linked to various locations in England, such as the village of Gummow's Ash in Worcestershire, which may have derived its name from an early bearer of the surname.
Throughout history, the Gummow surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While not a widely known surname, it has endured as a part of England's rich heritage and linguistic history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gummow surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 79 Gummows recorded in 1881 and an index of 74.53x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 79 | 74.53x |
| Denbighshire | 5 | 14.14x |
| Devon | 4 | 2.05x |
| Kent | 4 | 1.25x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 1.63x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.61x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Minver in Cornwall leads with 15 Gummows recorded in 1881 and an index of 4687.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Minver | 15 | 4687.50x |
| St Clement | 14 | 1261.26x |
| St Stephen In Brannel | 12 | 1237.11x |
| Colan | 7 | 8750.00x |
| Perranzabuloe | 6 | 659.34x |
| St Ewe | 5 | 1562.50x |
| Wrexham Regis | 5 | 190.11x |
| East Stonehouse | 4 | 104.17x |
| Gillingham | 4 | 60.70x |
| Horfield | 3 | 162.16x |
| Probus | 3 | 697.67x |
| St Erme | 3 | 1875.00x |
| Cubert | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Kea | 2 | 253.16x |
| Kenwyn | 2 | 72.20x |
| Lanteglos | 2 | 408.16x |
| Bodmin | 1 | 57.14x |
| Cardiff St John | 1 | 18.76x |
| Egloshayle | 1 | 200.00x |
| Ladock | 1 | 333.33x |
| St Austell | 1 | 27.62x |
| St Columb Major | 1 | 113.64x |
| St Columb Minor | 1 | 112.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Gummow surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Gummow surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Gummow households.
FAQ
In 1881, 96 people were recorded with the Gummow surname. That placed it at #20,248 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Gummow a modern rank of #32,637.
An English surname derived from a place name referring to someone from a muddy area or gummy ground.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Gummow bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.