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UK surname

Gut

A surname derived from the German word meaning "estate" or "property."

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Gut surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wyre, Islington and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gut is 104 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1055.6%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2016

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Gut had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Gut surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gut surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gut 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 6 #32,278
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1997 modern 17 #36,181
1998 modern 19 #36,009
1999 modern 14 #36,595
2000 modern 17 #36,207
2001 modern 16 #36,160
2002 modern 18 #36,067
2003 modern 20 #35,915
2004 modern 28 #35,354
2005 modern 33 #35,119
2006 modern 38 #35,003
2007 modern 46 #34,634
2008 modern 51 #34,439
2009 modern 55 #34,355
2010 modern 66 #33,791
2011 modern 63 #33,982
2012 modern 80 #32,877
2013 modern 85 #32,658
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 92 #32,075
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Guts 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 Wyre, Islington, Southwark, Haringey and Nottingham. 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 Wyre 013 Wyre
2 Islington 012 Islington
3 Southwark 032 Southwark
4 Haringey 031 Haringey
5 Nottingham 006 Nottingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gut

These lists show first names that appear often with the Gut 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 Gut

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

Gut 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

Gut falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Gut 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.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Gut

The surname Gut has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Originally, it derived from the Middle High German word "guot," meaning "good" or "virtuous." This appellation was likely bestowed upon someone known for their honorable character or kind deeds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gut name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. Here, a certain Henricus Gut is mentioned in a land transaction record from the year 1287.

During the 14th century, the name Gut can be found in various municipal records across German-speaking regions, such as the Urkundenbuch der Stadt Lübeck, which contains a reference to a Nicolaus Gut in 1348.

In the 15th century, the surname Gut gained further prominence with the rise of Johannes Gut (c. 1420-1490), a renowned German scholar and humanist. He was a prolific writer and translator, contributing to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Hans Gut (c. 1492-1549), a Swiss Protestant reformer and theologian. He played a significant role in the Swiss Reformation and was a close associate of Huldrych Zwingli.

The Gut name can also be traced to various place names in Germany, such as Gutenberg, which literally means "good hill" or "virtuous hill." This connection suggests that some Gut families may have derived their surname from the name of their place of origin.

In the 16th century, the Gut surname appears in the records of the Holy Roman Empire, with a certain Georg Gut (1516-1581) serving as a military commander during the Schmalkaldic War.

As the centuries progressed, the Gut name continued to spread across German-speaking regions and eventually made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and immigration.

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1881 census detail

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Gut families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gut 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 9 Guts recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitechapel London in Middlesex leads with 6 Guts recorded in 1881 and an index of 697.67x.

Place Total Index
Whitechapel London 6 697.67x
Mile End Old Town London 2 106.95x
St George In East London 1 121.95x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Amelia 1
Gertrude 1
Jane 1
Marie 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Adolphus 1
Albert 1
Frederick 1
George 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 Gut households.

FAQ

Gut surname: questions and answers

How common was the Gut surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Gut surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Gut surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Gut a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Gut surname mean?

A surname derived from the German word meaning "estate" or "property."

What does the Gut map show?

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