UK surname
An English surname possibly derived from a location or topographical term.
In the 1881 census there were 156 people recorded with the Gutridge surname, ranking it #15,114 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 75, ranked #33,377, down from #15,114 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Emneth, Winwick and Deene. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gutridge is 193 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.9%.
1881 census count
156
Ranked #15,114
Modern count
75
2016, ranked #33,377
Peak year
1851
193 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Gutridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Gutridge surname density by area, 1881 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 | 193 | #10,704 |
| 1861 | historical | 186 | #12,751 |
| 1881 | historical | 156 | #15,114 |
| 1891 | historical | 107 | #22,967 |
| 1901 | historical | 90 | #24,021 |
| 1911 | historical | 93 | #23,492 |
| 1997 | modern | 80 | #29,554 |
| 1998 | modern | 85 | #29,439 |
| 1999 | modern | 82 | #29,933 |
| 2000 | modern | 96 | #28,299 |
| 2001 | modern | 91 | #28,670 |
| 2002 | modern | 91 | #29,181 |
| 2003 | modern | 89 | #29,380 |
| 2004 | modern | 86 | #30,019 |
| 2005 | modern | 86 | #30,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 81 | #31,044 |
| 2007 | modern | 84 | #31,067 |
| 2008 | modern | 81 | #31,713 |
| 2009 | modern | 84 | #31,842 |
| 2010 | modern | 79 | #32,759 |
| 2011 | modern | 76 | #32,989 |
| 2012 | modern | 74 | #33,348 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 81 | #33,061 |
| 2015 | modern | 78 | #33,210 |
| 2016 | modern | 75 | #33,377 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Emneth, Winwick, Deene, Hartlepool and Stranton. 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 | Emneth | Cambridgeshire |
| 2 | Winwick | Lancashire |
| 3 | Deene | Northamptonshire |
| 4 | Hartlepool | Durham |
| 5 | Stranton | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Gutridge 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 Gutridge, 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 Gutridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Gutridge 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, Gutridge 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 Gutridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Gutridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Gutridge is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a now lost or unidentified place name that possibly included the Old English elements "gūt" or "got," meaning a channel or stream, and "ridge," referring to a ridge or elevated ground.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dating back to the late 12th century. Here, the name appears in various spellings, such as Gutterige and Gottridge, reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.
The Gutridge name also appears in several historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, including the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire and the Subsidy Rolls of the same county. These records provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the name and its bearers during that period.
Notably, a Walter Gutridge was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1284, indicating the presence of the name in the region during the late 13th century. Another notable figure was John Gutridge, a landowner whose name appears in the Court Rolls of Wakefield Manor in 1379.
In the 15th century, the Gutridge name can be found in the records of the Exchequer Court of York, where a Thomas Gutridge was listed as a defendant in a legal case in 1451. This suggests that the family had established itself in various parts of Yorkshire by that time.
As the name spread beyond its regional origins, it is worth mentioning Sir William Gutridge (c. 1530-1595), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was a notable figure in the legal and political circles of his time.
Another individual of note was Richard Gutridge (1655-1727), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Berkshire and authored several theological works during his lifetime.
While the name Gutridge is not among the most common surnames in England, its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval period, with a strong presence in the county of Yorkshire. The name's evolution and various spellings reflect the linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the region over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Gutridge 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. Berkshire leads with 24 Gutridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | 24 | 21.01x |
| Kent | 19 | 3.66x |
| Durham | 15 | 3.31x |
| Norfolk | 15 | 6.41x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 0.79x |
| Buckinghamshire | 11 | 11.96x |
| Surrey | 11 | 1.48x |
| Oxfordshire | 10 | 10.64x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 0.50x |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 2.88x |
| Hertfordshire | 6 | 5.72x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 3.11x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 0.96x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 1.33x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 1.19x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.13x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.42x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.00x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.49x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.19x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitchurch in Berkshire leads with 21 Gutridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 4468.09x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch | 21 | 4468.09x |
| Faversham | 17 | 343.43x |
| Thornley | 15 | 914.63x |
| Emneth | 12 | 2307.69x |
| S Stoke | 10 | 2272.73x |
| Cobham | 9 | 737.70x |
| Donington | 6 | 689.66x |
| Hulme | 5 | 13.26x |
| Kings Walden | 5 | 847.46x |
| Medmenham | 5 | 2777.78x |
| Hammersmith London | 4 | 10.67x |
| Liverpool | 4 | 3.65x |
| Elm | 3 | 319.15x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 3.52x |
| Olney | 3 | 236.22x |
| Wargrave | 3 | 306.12x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 2 | 4.86x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 2 | 6.17x |
| Portsea | 2 | 3.27x |
| St George Hanover Square | 2 | 7.46x |
| Stow Bardolph | 2 | 285.71x |
| Wotton Underwood | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Basford | 1 | 10.58x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 1.03x |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 11.20x |
| Egham | 1 | 21.98x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 6.48x |
| Hambleden | 1 | 126.58x |
| Iwerne Courtnay | 1 | 149.25x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.18x |
| Kimberworth | 1 | 11.95x |
| Longbenton | 1 | 10.43x |
| Morpeth | 1 | 37.59x |
| Rolvenden | 1 | 149.25x |
| Royston | 1 | 112.36x |
| Sedgley | 1 | 5.24x |
| Shanklin | 1 | 107.53x |
| Weetslade | 1 | 250.00x |
| Westerham | 1 | 83.33x |
| Willerby In Sculcoates | 1 | 588.24x |
| Wormegay | 1 | 400.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Gutridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Sarah | 12 |
| Mary | 8 |
| Jane | 7 |
| Elizabeth | 5 |
| Alice | 3 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Hannah | 3 |
| Ada | 2 |
| Charlotte | 2 |
| Eliza | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Ethel | 2 |
| Henrietta | 2 |
| A. | 1 |
| Adela | 1 |
| Amy | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Bethany | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Jemmie | 1 |
| Lavinia | 1 |
| Leuisa | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Nancy | 1 |
| Naomi | 1 |
| Rebecca | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Sabina | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Gutridge 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 Gutridge households.
FAQ
In 1881, 156 people were recorded with the Gutridge surname. That placed it at #15,114 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 75 in 2016. That gives Gutridge a modern rank of #33,377.
An English surname possibly derived from a location or topographical term.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Gutridge 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.