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UK surname

Harrinson

In the 1881 census there were 98 people recorded with the Harrinson surname, ranking it #19,999 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #19,999 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Winwick, Wolstanton and Dacre. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Harrinson is 362 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 98.0%.

1881 census count

98

Ranked #19,999

Modern count

2

2016, ranked #38,825

Peak year

1861

362 bearers

Map years

3

1851 to 1891

Key insights

  • Harrinson had 98 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,999 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016, ranked #38,825.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 362 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Harrinson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Harrinson surname density by area, 1891 census.

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Timeline

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Harrinson 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 226 #9,487
1861 historical 362 #7,062
1881 historical 98 #19,999
1891 historical 120 #21,292
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 48 #28,006
1997 modern 8 #37,372
1998 modern 7 #37,533
1999 modern 5 #37,872
2000 modern 1 #38,790
2002 modern 3 #38,152
2003 modern 1 #38,735
2004 modern 1 #38,771
2006 modern 2 #38,590
2007 modern 1 #38,907
2008 modern 1 #38,949
2009 modern 2 #38,725
2010 modern 2 #38,775
2011 modern 2 #38,745
2012 modern 1 #38,986
2013 modern 1 #39,008
2014 modern 1 #39,020
2015 modern 1 #39,021
2016 modern 2 #38,825

Geography

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Where Harrinsons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Winwick, Wolstanton, Dacre, Gisburn and Nunburnholme. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Winwick Lancashire
2 Wolstanton Staffordshire
3 Dacre Cumberland
4 Gisburn Lancashire
5 Nunburnholme Yorkshire, East Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Harrinson

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Harrinson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Harrinson, 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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Harrinson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Harrinson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Harrinson 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.

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Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Harrinson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Harrinson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Harrinson 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. Yorkshire leads with 25 Harrinsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.67x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 25 2.67x
Lancashire 24 2.14x
Staffordshire 16 5.01x
Cumberland 8 9.82x
Derbyshire 7 4.73x
Lincolnshire 4 2.64x
Northumberland 4 2.84x
Wiltshire 4 4.78x
Middlesex 2 0.21x
Durham 1 0.36x
Gloucestershire 1 0.54x
Westmorland 1 4.81x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nunburnholme in Yorkshire leads with 14 Harrinsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 17500.00x.

Place Total Index
Nunburnholme 14 17500.00x
Chorlton On Medlock 7 39.26x
Leigh Field 7 7777.78x
Killamarsh 6 652.17x
Lowick 6 5000.00x
Stoke Upon Trent 6 17.72x
Dacre 5 1612.90x
Chorley 4 63.49x
East Chevington 4 851.06x
Skelton In Guisbrough 4 157.48x
Swindon 4 61.63x
West Derby 4 12.18x
York Holy Trinity 4 493.83x
Bowness 3 937.50x
Louth 3 86.46x
Wolstanton 3 30.93x
Hampstead London 2 13.58x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 16.16x
Burn 1 909.09x
Burnby 1 2500.00x
Egglescliffe 1 476.19x
Helpringham 1 333.33x
Litherland 1 42.55x
Northowram 1 15.22x
Risley 1 1428.57x
Slyne With Hest 1 1000.00x
Strickland Roger 1 714.29x
Thurnham 1 588.24x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Ann 5
Jane 4
Sarah 4
Elizabeth 3
Frances 2
Margaret 2
Nancey 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Anne 1
Barbara 1
Betsy 1
Bridget 1
Charlotte 1
Eliz 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Hannah 1
Isabella 1
Margret 1
Mercy 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Harrinson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Harrinson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 98 people were recorded with the Harrinson surname. That placed it at #19,999 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Harrinson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Harrinson a modern rank of #38,825.

What does the Harrinson map show?

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