UK surname
A German surname derived from the word for "dog" or "hound".
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Hund surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Ryton and Eccles. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hund is 265 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.0%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1861
265 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hund surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hund surname density by area, 1891 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 | 39 | #26,319 |
| 1861 | historical | 265 | #9,355 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 144 | #18,842 |
| 1901 | historical | 53 | #28,271 |
| 1911 | historical | 29 | #30,190 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Ryton, Eccles, Manchester and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Ryton | Durham |
| 3 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hund 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 Hund, 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 Hund surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hund 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, Hund 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 Hund is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hund, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HUND" originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "hunt," meaning dog or hound. The name likely referred to someone who worked as a dog handler or lived in an area known for hunting dogs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HUND" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Lubecensis, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Lübeck, which mentions a person named "Hind" in 1262. Another early reference is in the Kämmereibuch der Stadt Braunschweig, a financial record from the city of Brunswick, which lists a "Hinricus Hund" in 1304.
The name "HUND" was also prevalent in the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly in the cities of Cologne and Bonn. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Hund (1490-1539) from Gröningen, near Cologne, was a Catholic theologian and author who wrote extensively on canon law.
In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Wigand Hund (1515-1588) was a German scholar and publisher from Heringen, Hesse. He published works on subjects ranging from astronomy to theology and was known for his involvement in the Protestant Reformation.
Another notable figure with the surname "HUND" was the German historian and geographer Johann Hund (1636-1701), born in Wittenberg. He authored several works on the history and geography of various regions in Germany, including the Metropolis Saxoniae Superioris, a historical account of Upper Saxony.
The name "HUND" also appeared in various forms and spellings, such as "Hundt" and "Hunde," in historical records across different regions of Germany. Some examples include the German theologian Wigand Hundt (1554-1628) from Nuremberg and the German painter and engraver Johann Hunde (1490-1542) from Nuremberg.
While the surname "HUND" originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and notable bearers of the name within Germany and its surrounding regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hund 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. Middlesex leads with 3 Hunds recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.85x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 3.85x |
| Surrey | 2 | 5.26x |
| Essex | 1 | 6.49x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 6.54x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1.08x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 3 Hunds recorded in 1881 and an index of 72.12x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 72.12x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 29.41x |
| Gloucester St Mary Lode | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Higher Booths | 1 | 588.24x |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 181.82x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hund surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Hund surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Hund a modern rank of #38,110.
A German surname derived from the word for "dog" or "hound".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hund 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.