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UK surname

Hallworth

A surname derived from the Old English words "halh" meaning nook or hollow, and "worth" meaning enclosure or homestead.

In the 1881 census there were 777 people recorded with the Hallworth surname, ranking it #4,773 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 779, ranked #7,078, down from #4,773 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Stockport and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stockport, Tameside and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallworth is 1,184 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.3%.

1881 census count

777

Ranked #4,773

Modern count

779

2016, ranked #7,078

Peak year

1911

1,184 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hallworth had 777 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,773 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 779 in 2016, ranked #7,078.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,184 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hallworth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hallworth surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hallworth 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 447 #5,511
1861 historical 638 #4,199
1881 historical 777 #4,773
1891 historical 933 #4,438
1901 historical 1,033 #4,629
1911 historical 1,184 #3,960
1997 modern 839 #6,303
1998 modern 850 #6,441
1999 modern 873 #6,359
2000 modern 901 #6,169
2001 modern 846 #6,359
2002 modern 874 #6,321
2003 modern 852 #6,333
2004 modern 865 #6,274
2005 modern 847 #6,325
2006 modern 863 #6,242
2007 modern 854 #6,351
2008 modern 837 #6,511
2009 modern 851 #6,561
2010 modern 855 #6,657
2011 modern 836 #6,699
2012 modern 800 #6,827
2013 modern 815 #6,832
2014 modern 807 #6,947
2015 modern 786 #7,040
2016 modern 779 #7,078

Geography

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Where Hallworths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Stockport, Manchester, Cheadle and Blackburn. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stockport, Tameside and Cheshire East. 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 Prestbury Cheshire
2 Stockport Cheshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Cheadle Cheshire
5 Blackburn Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stockport 031 Stockport
2 Stockport 027 Stockport
3 Tameside 027 Tameside
4 Stockport 019 Stockport
5 Cheshire East 003 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallworth

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallworth

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallworth, 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 Hallworth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hallworth 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, Hallworth 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

Hallworth is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Hallworth falls in decile 10 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 Hallworth 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hallworth

The surname Hallworth originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the county of Lancashire. It is a locational name, derived from the Old English words "halh," meaning a nook or recess, and "worth," meaning an enclosed homestead or farm. Together, they form the meaning "homestead in a nook or corner of land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Lancashire Inquests, Extents, and Feudal Aids from the reign of Henry III (1216-1272), where a Richard de Halughworth is mentioned. The spelling variations in early records include Halughworth, Hallughworth, and Halewrth.

The Hallworth name is closely associated with the town of Hallworth in Lancashire, which likely took its name from the same Old English roots. It is believed that the earliest bearers of the surname were residents of this area or had some connection to the town.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the Hallworth name. However, the book does record various place names in Lancashire that may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable early bearer of the Hallworth name was John Hallworth, born around 1560 in Lancashire. He was a prominent Catholic priest during the Elizabethan era, known for his missionary work and for being briefly imprisoned for his faith.

Another historical figure was William Hallworth, born in 1707 in Lancashire. He was a notable mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of celestial navigation techniques.

In the 18th century, Thomas Hallworth (1732-1808) was a respected English architect who designed several notable buildings in Lancashire, including St. Peter's Church in Preston.

Elizabeth Hallworth (1797-1876), born in Lancashire, was a philanthropist and social reformer known for her work in establishing schools and educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

Sir John Hallworth (1848-1921), a successful industrialist and businessman from Lancashire, was knighted for his contributions to the textile industry and his philanthropic efforts in supporting local communities.

These examples illustrate the long history and prominence of the Hallworth surname, which has been rooted in the Lancashire region of England for centuries and has produced notable individuals across various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hallworth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallworth 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. Cheshire leads with 436 Hallworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.06x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 436 26.06x
Lancashire 215 2.39x
Bedfordshire 36 9.17x
Middlesex 29 0.38x
Yorkshire 24 0.32x
Hertfordshire 14 2.68x
Berkshire 8 1.41x
Derbyshire 7 0.59x
Northamptonshire 3 0.42x
Warwickshire 2 0.10x
Midlothian 1 0.10x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.10x
West Lothian 1 0.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Norbury in Cheshire leads with 127 Hallworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 3256.41x.

Place Total Index
Norbury 127 3256.41x
Bramhall 56 808.08x
Bosden 54 1052.63x
Poynton 34 604.98x
Stockport 34 39.49x
Clayton Le Moors 28 160.46x
Accrington 23 28.13x
Ashton Under Lyne 21 10.68x
Pownall Fee 20 267.02x
Macclesfield 19 25.55x
Hyde 17 34.43x
Bredbury 15 154.96x
Chorley In Macclesfield 13 254.90x
Hornsey 13 13.56x
Shillington 13 224.91x
Great Harwood 11 67.65x
Pulloxhill 11 797.10x
Tonge 11 58.29x
Woodford 10 1063.83x
Bolton On Dearne 9 346.15x
Bradford 9 21.38x
Brinnington 9 57.58x
Cheadle 8 25.03x
Maulden 8 235.29x
Withington 8 27.61x
Wokingham 8 61.59x
Little Lever 7 60.87x
Openshaw 7 16.62x
Romiley 7 148.31x
Barnsley 6 7.74x
Ecclesall Bierlow 6 3.93x
Haughton 6 45.73x
Heaton Norris 6 11.72x
Reddish 6 48.43x
Rickmansworth 6 41.72x
St Lawrence Poultney 6 2500.00x
Tottington Higher End 6 58.59x
Ardwick 5 6.16x
Chadderton 5 11.37x
Denton 5 25.09x
Failsworth 5 24.30x
Great Warford 5 549.45x
Prestwich 5 22.28x
Watford 5 12.34x
Cheetham 4 5.96x
Chelsea London 4 1.75x
Heap 4 8.39x
Ilkeston 4 12.02x
Mile End New Town London 4 26.70x
Worsley 4 7.22x
Chapel En Le Frith 3 27.70x
Daventry 3 29.76x
Great Bolton 3 2.52x
Hemel Hempstead 3 12.74x
Newton 3 4.33x
Salford 3 1.13x
Skelmersdale 3 20.01x
Wilshampstead 3 140.85x
Blackburn 2 0.84x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 1.40x
Clitheroe 2 7.56x
Everton 2 0.70x
Gorton 2 2.37x
Mancetter 2 36.36x
Marple 2 17.41x
Preston 2 0.83x
Rainhill 2 34.72x
Sutton In Macclesfield 2 11.52x
Wombwell 2 9.13x
Ampthill 1 17.06x
Dukinfield 1 1.29x
Islington London 1 0.14x
Nether Alderley 1 67.11x
Nottingham St Mary 1 0.38x
Queensferry 1 97.09x
Queensferry 1 35.84x
St George Hanover Square 1 0.75x
Torkington 1 158.73x
Tottington Lower End 1 2.34x
York St Mary 1 3.21x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 56
John 44
James 37
Thomas 27
Joseph 25
George 20
Samuel 19
Charles 14
David 14
Robert 9
Henry 7
Walter 7
Alfred 6
Arthur 6
Elisha 6
Frank 6
Isaac 5
Peter 5
Albert 3
Edwin 3
Ernest 3
Harry 3
Joel 3
Matthew 3
Richard 3
Thos. 3
Adam 2
Andrew 2
Daniel 2
Ellis 2
Enoch 2
Herbert 2
Levi 2
Mathias 2
Philip 2
Phillip 2
Tom 2
Allen 1
Bradford 1
Constantine 1
Exel 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Geo. 1
Lot 1
Mark 1
Mathew 1
Matthias 1
Zibeon 1

FAQ

Hallworth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallworth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 777 people were recorded with the Hallworth surname. That placed it at #4,773 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallworth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 779 in 2016. That gives Hallworth a modern rank of #7,078.

What does the Hallworth surname mean?

A surname derived from the Old English words "halh" meaning nook or hollow, and "worth" meaning enclosure or homestead.

What does the Hallworth map show?

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