UK surname
A habitational surname referring to someone from a grove where deer were kept.
In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Hargroves surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #28,011 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Mitton, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hargroves is 101 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17.5%.
1881 census count
40
Ranked #28,011
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1861
101 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hargroves surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hargroves surname density by area, 1861 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 | 14 | #30,790 |
| 1861 | historical | 101 | #20,955 |
| 1881 | historical | 40 | #28,011 |
| 1891 | historical | 65 | #28,660 |
| 1901 | historical | 48 | #28,808 |
| 1911 | historical | 68 | #26,050 |
| 1997 | modern | 47 | #32,975 |
| 1998 | modern | 45 | #33,374 |
| 1999 | modern | 47 | #33,320 |
| 2000 | modern | 47 | #33,358 |
| 2001 | modern | 41 | #33,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 48 | #33,459 |
| 2003 | modern | 42 | #34,040 |
| 2004 | modern | 43 | #34,149 |
| 2005 | modern | 40 | #34,562 |
| 2006 | modern | 34 | #35,255 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 33 | #35,556 |
| 2009 | modern | 32 | #35,730 |
| 2010 | modern | 33 | #35,794 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 47 | #34,992 |
| 2013 | modern | 49 | #34,952 |
| 2014 | modern | 49 | #34,991 |
| 2015 | modern | 47 | #35,056 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Mitton, London parishes, Lambeth, St Marylebone and Brotherton. 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 | Mitton | Lancashire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Brotherton | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hargroves 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 Hargroves, 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 Hargroves surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hargroves 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, Hargroves 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 Hargroves is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hargroves, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hargroves is of English origin, first appearing in records from the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning hare and "graf" meaning grove or small wood, referring to a grove frequented by hares.
The earliest known record of the name is from 1567, when a John Hargroves was listed in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Staffordshire. By the late 16th century, the name had spread to various counties across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several entries that may be related to the name Hargroves, such as the village of Haregrave in Staffordshire and the manor of Haregrave in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely preceded the surname and may have influenced its formation.
One notable early bearer of the name was Sir William Hargroves (1572-1633), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1612 and was knighted by King James I in 1617.
Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Hargroves (1698-1774), a renowned clockmaker from Lincolnshire. His clocks were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.
In the literary world, the name Hargroves is associated with the 19th-century English novelist and travel writer, Henry Hargroves (1820-1892). His most well-known work is "The Land of the Nile," a travelogue describing his journey through Egypt and the Middle East.
During the American Revolutionary War, Captain John Hargroves (1745-1821) served in the Continental Army and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Yorktown.
Another notable figure was Sir Edward Hargroves (1857-1940), a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of British Guiana (now Guyana) from 1911 to 1917.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hargroves 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. Surrey leads with 23 Hargroves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.10x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 23 Hargroves' recorded in 1881 and an index of 67.63x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 23 | 67.63x |
| Portsmouth | 7 | 380.43x |
| Leyton Low | 2 | 128.21x |
| Topcliffe | 2 | 2500.00x |
| Bilston | 1 | 39.22x |
| Clerkenwell London | 1 | 10.86x |
| Hendon | 1 | 71.43x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.65x |
| Kingstonupon Hull | 1 | 322.58x |
| Tendring St Nicolas | 1 | 1250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hargroves 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 Hargroves 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 Hargroves households.
FAQ
In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Hargroves surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Hargroves a modern rank of #35,069.
A habitational surname referring to someone from a grove where deer were kept.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hargroves 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.