UK surname
An English locational surname derived from a place name in Staffordshire.
In the 1881 census there were 119 people recorded with the Hotten surname, ranking it #17,841 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 89, ranked #32,297, down from #17,841 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Cornelly, Ladock and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hotten is 132 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.2%.
1881 census count
119
Ranked #17,841
Modern count
89
2016, ranked #32,297
Peak year
1911
132 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hotten surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hotten 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 | 117 | #15,456 |
| 1861 | historical | 123 | #17,914 |
| 1881 | historical | 119 | #17,841 |
| 1891 | historical | 102 | #23,719 |
| 1901 | historical | 117 | #20,830 |
| 1911 | historical | 132 | #19,313 |
| 1997 | modern | 87 | #28,749 |
| 1998 | modern | 96 | #28,188 |
| 1999 | modern | 90 | #29,056 |
| 2000 | modern | 89 | #29,173 |
| 2001 | modern | 88 | #29,056 |
| 2002 | modern | 95 | #28,666 |
| 2003 | modern | 91 | #29,121 |
| 2004 | modern | 91 | #29,345 |
| 2005 | modern | 87 | #29,966 |
| 2006 | modern | 91 | #29,725 |
| 2007 | modern | 90 | #30,228 |
| 2008 | modern | 89 | #30,713 |
| 2009 | modern | 92 | #30,820 |
| 2010 | modern | 95 | #31,000 |
| 2011 | modern | 97 | #30,552 |
| 2012 | modern | 96 | #30,949 |
| 2013 | modern | 89 | #32,248 |
| 2014 | modern | 92 | #32,132 |
| 2015 | modern | 89 | #32,325 |
| 2016 | modern | 89 | #32,297 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Cornelly, Ladock, London parishes, Newlyn and St Leonard Shoreditch. 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 | Cornelly | Cornwall |
| 2 | Ladock | Cornwall |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Newlyn | Cornwall |
| 5 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hotten 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 Hotten, 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 Hotten surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hotten 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, Hotten 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 Hotten is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hotten, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hotten originates from England and is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hoh" meaning "heel" and "tun" meaning "farmstead" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a settlement located on a heel-shaped hill or ridge.
The earliest recorded mention of the surname Hotten can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hotune" in reference to a location in Worcestershire. This entry provides evidence that the name was already established in England during the 11th century.
In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Hotton" in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, indicating a variation in spelling during that time period. The Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327 also mention the name "Hotton," further solidifying its presence in various regions of England.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Hotten was William Hotten, born around 1350 in Nottinghamshire. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several historical records from the late 14th century.
In the 16th century, the surname Hotten is associated with the place name "Hutton," which was derived from the Old English words "hoh" and "tun." This connection suggests that some families with the surname Hotten may have originated from or resided in areas known as Hutton.
A notable figure in history with the surname Hotten was John Camden Hotten, born in 1832 and died in 1873. He was an English publisher and writer known for his contributions to the study of early English literature and slang.
Another prominent individual was Sir Charles Hotten, born in 1859 and died in 1941. He was a British diplomat and served as the British Ambassador to Russia from 1916 to 1918.
In the field of literature, John Hotten, born in 1815 and died in 1879, was an English writer and publisher known for his works on the history of literature and his contributions to the study of slang.
The surname Hotten has also been associated with the family of William Hotten, born in 1802 and died in 1878. He was an English publisher and bookseller who specialized in rare and antiquarian books.
Another notable figure was Sir Arthur Hotten, born in 1871 and died in 1953. He was a British civil servant and served as the Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1920 to 1924.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hotten 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. Cornwall leads with 58 Hottens recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.14x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ladock in Cornwall leads with 13 Hottens recorded in 1881 and an index of 3513.51x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ladock | 13 | 3513.51x |
| Cornelly | 12 | 30000.00x |
| Fulham London | 9 | 53.48x |
| Shoreditch London | 9 | 17.89x |
| Deptford St Paul | 7 | 22.92x |
| Islington London | 7 | 6.22x |
| Probus | 7 | 1296.30x |
| St Marylebone London | 7 | 11.30x |
| Bromley London | 5 | 19.58x |
| Kenwyn | 5 | 145.35x |
| St Allen | 5 | 2173.91x |
| Tregavethan | 5 | 25000.00x |
| Aston | 3 | 3.72x |
| Cuby | 3 | 5000.00x |
| Newlyn | 3 | 535.71x |
| Stow Bardolph | 3 | 566.04x |
| Croydon | 2 | 6.37x |
| Eythorne | 2 | 1052.63x |
| Falmouth | 2 | 43.01x |
| Poplar London | 2 | 9.13x |
| Truro St Mary | 2 | 181.82x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 1.35x |
| Hove | 1 | 11.64x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 0.99x |
| Sevenoaks | 1 | 31.15x |
| St Austell | 1 | 22.27x |
| Tonbridge | 1 | 7.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hotten surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 8 |
| Mary | 6 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Amelia | 2 |
| Amy | 2 |
| Eliza | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Harriett | 2 |
| Jane | 2 |
| Jessie | 2 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Ellen | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Gertde. | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Jas. | 1 |
| Kathleen | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lilian | 1 |
| Louie | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Lydia | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Nellie | 1 |
| Ruth | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Susanah | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hotten surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 119 people were recorded with the Hotten surname. That placed it at #17,841 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 89 in 2016. That gives Hotten a modern rank of #32,297.
An English locational surname derived from a place name in Staffordshire.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hotten 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.