UK surname
A topographic surname alluding to someone living in a secluded or concealed location.
In the 1881 census there were 121 people recorded with the Hidden surname, ranking it #17,671 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 81, ranked #32,971, down from #17,671 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Toxteth Park and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hidden is 163 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.1%.
1881 census count
121
Ranked #17,671
Modern count
81
2016, ranked #32,971
Peak year
1861
163 bearers
Map years
5
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hidden surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hidden 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 | 71 | #20,875 |
| 1861 | historical | 163 | #14,242 |
| 1881 | historical | 121 | #17,671 |
| 1891 | historical | 125 | #20,713 |
| 1901 | historical | 130 | #19,649 |
| 1911 | historical | 145 | #18,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 89 | #28,490 |
| 1998 | modern | 87 | #29,240 |
| 1999 | modern | 93 | #28,711 |
| 2000 | modern | 89 | #29,173 |
| 2001 | modern | 89 | #28,932 |
| 2002 | modern | 95 | #28,666 |
| 2003 | modern | 83 | #30,088 |
| 2004 | modern | 78 | #30,919 |
| 2005 | modern | 68 | #32,097 |
| 2006 | modern | 73 | #31,954 |
| 2007 | modern | 73 | #32,287 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 69 | #33,257 |
| 2010 | modern | 72 | #33,324 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 81 | #32,796 |
| 2013 | modern | 76 | #33,329 |
| 2014 | modern | 79 | #33,205 |
| 2015 | modern | 79 | #33,127 |
| 2016 | modern | 81 | #32,971 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Toxteth Park, Wigan, St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford and St Marylebone. 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 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hidden 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 Hidden, 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 Hidden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hidden 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, Hidden 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 Hidden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hidden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HIDDEN originated in the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "heiden," which means "heathen" or "pagan." The name was likely given to someone who lived in a remote or rural area where pagan beliefs persisted after the spread of Christianity.
In the early 1600s, the surname HIDDEN appeared in records from the Dutch province of Friesland. One of the earliest recorded instances is a man named Jurgen HIDDEN, born in 1612 in the village of Hindeloopen. He was a farmer and fisherman who lived near the Wadden Sea.
As the Dutch colonial empire expanded in the 17th century, some individuals with the surname HIDDEN immigrated to Dutch settlements in the Americas and other parts of the world. In 1645, a man named Pieter HIDDEN was among the early settlers of New Amsterdam, which later became New York City.
In the 18th century, the HIDDEN surname appeared in various parts of Europe. In 1734, a German philosopher named Johann Gottfried HIDDEN was born in the town of Erfurt. He wrote several treatises on ethics and morality. Another notable figure was the Dutch artist Jacob HIDDEN (1783-1859), who was known for his landscape paintings.
During the 19th century, the HIDDEN surname spread further across Europe and beyond. In England, a prominent figure was Sir Edward HIDDEN (1816-1892), a politician and lawyer who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. In Australia, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was William HIDDEN (1828-1901), a farmer and landowner in the state of Victoria.
Other notable individuals with the surname HIDDEN include the American poet Robert HIDDEN (1892-1964), the French composer Claude HIDDEN (1924-2016), and the German actress Hanna HIDDEN (born 1945), who starred in several films in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hidden 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. Lancashire leads with 39 Hiddens recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.78x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 39 | 2.78x |
| Middlesex | 27 | 2.29x |
| Berkshire | 17 | 19.19x |
| Kent | 15 | 3.72x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.22x |
| Essex | 3 | 1.29x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 1.24x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.26x |
| Worcestershire | 2 | 1.30x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.43x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 1.23x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.76x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.25x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 0.96x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Haydock in Lancashire leads with 12 Hiddens recorded in 1881 and an index of 497.93x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 12 | 497.93x |
| Toxteth Park | 10 | 21.09x |
| Deptford St Paul | 9 | 28.98x |
| Isleworth | 8 | 152.38x |
| St Marylebone London | 7 | 11.11x |
| Bromley London | 6 | 23.10x |
| Hungerford | 6 | 500.00x |
| Ince In Makerfield | 6 | 92.02x |
| Rainhill | 6 | 666.67x |
| Speen | 6 | 413.79x |
| Woolwich | 5 | 33.60x |
| Putney | 4 | 74.35x |
| Hampstead London | 3 | 16.32x |
| Hunslet | 3 | 16.45x |
| Leyton Low | 3 | 63.29x |
| Lymington | 3 | 168.54x |
| Thatcham | 3 | 218.98x |
| Widnes | 2 | 19.80x |
| Beddington | 1 | 45.05x |
| Binfield | 1 | 147.06x |
| Castlemorton | 1 | 333.33x |
| Corse | 1 | 476.19x |
| Erith | 1 | 25.19x |
| Great Malvern | 1 | 31.06x |
| Hornsey | 1 | 6.70x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.52x |
| Kingston On Thames | 1 | 7.24x |
| Old Windsor | 1 | 97.09x |
| Parr | 1 | 19.96x |
| Pendleton In Salford | 1 | 5.99x |
| Pewsey | 1 | 129.87x |
| Stafford St Mary | 1 | 17.73x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 8.80x |
| Ware | 1 | 42.92x |
| Warrington | 1 | 6.02x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 8.60x |
| Whitwick | 1 | 60.24x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hidden 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 Hidden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 121 people were recorded with the Hidden surname. That placed it at #17,671 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 81 in 2016. That gives Hidden a modern rank of #32,971.
A topographic surname alluding to someone living in a secluded or concealed location.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hidden 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.