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UK surname

Hunsworth

In the 1881 census there were 99 people recorded with the Hunsworth surname, ranking it #19,877 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 14, ranked #37,178, down from #19,877 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Halifax, Leeds and Leigh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hunsworth is 101 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 85.9%.

1881 census count

99

Ranked #19,877

Modern count

14

2016, ranked #37,178

Peak year

1861

101 bearers

Map years

1

1861 to 1861

Key insights

  • Hunsworth had 99 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,877 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016, ranked #37,178.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 101 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Hunsworth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hunsworth surname density by area, 1861 census.

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Timeline

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Hunsworth 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 28 #28,274
1861 historical 101 #20,955
1881 historical 99 #19,877
1891 historical 72 #27,804
1901 historical 60 #27,502
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 13 #36,672
1998 modern 14 #36,565
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 16 #36,316
2001 modern 16 #36,160
2002 modern 17 #36,164
2003 modern 18 #36,115
2004 modern 20 #36,053
2005 modern 18 #36,332
2006 modern 16 #36,601
2007 modern 16 #36,714
2008 modern 14 #36,950
2009 modern 14 #37,041
2010 modern 14 #37,124
2011 modern 14 #37,115
2012 modern 13 #37,169
2013 modern 11 #37,435
2014 modern 12 #37,355
2015 modern 12 #37,371
2016 modern 14 #37,178

Geography

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Where Hunsworths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Halifax, Leeds, Leigh, Dewsbury and Sculcoates. 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 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Leigh Lancashire
4 Dewsbury Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Sculcoates Yorkshire, East Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hunsworth

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hunsworth

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hunsworth, 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 Hunsworth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hunsworth 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, Hunsworth 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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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hunsworth 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 Hunsworth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Hunsworth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hunsworth 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 48 Hunsworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.02x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 48 5.02x
Lancashire 37 3.23x
Durham 4 1.39x
Norfolk 4 2.69x
Cheshire 3 1.41x
Derbyshire 2 1.32x
Worcestershire 1 0.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sculcoates in Yorkshire leads with 8 Hunsworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.74x.

Place Total Index
Sculcoates 8 52.74x
Skircoat 8 212.20x
Salford 7 20.77x
Chadderton 6 107.14x
Chapel Allerton 5 349.65x
Preston 5 16.31x
Southowram 5 171.23x
Bradford 4 17.27x
Burnley 4 41.45x
Darlington 4 36.07x
Hulme 4 16.72x
Northowram 4 59.61x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 16.48x
Downham Market 3 294.12x
Monks Coppenhall 3 37.31x
Pendleton In Salford 3 21.98x
Derby St Peter 2 41.58x
Halifax 2 14.23x
Reddish 2 126.58x
Settle 2 273.97x
Sheffield 2 6.57x
Southcoates 2 37.66x
Balby Cum Hexthorpe 1 87.72x
Balderstone 1 625.00x
Great Bolton 1 6.59x
Hardingham 1 588.24x
Keighley 1 9.80x
Leeds 1 1.85x
Morley 1 20.12x
Northfield 1 41.84x
Rishworth 1 270.27x
Roundhay 1 370.37x
Royton 1 28.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Sarah 4
Ann 3
Edith 3
Elizabeth 3
Hannah 3
Alice 2
Amy 2
Anne 2
Eliza 2
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Anna 1
Annie 1
Barbara 1
Elizth. 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Harriet 1
Henrietta 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Lizzie 1
Luisa 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Milicent 1
Minnie 1
Rose 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 7
William 4
John 3
Charles 2
Edward 2
Harry 2
James 2
Joseph 2
Wm. 2
Alfred 1
Ambrose 1
Arthur 1
Benjam. 1
Chas. 1
Frederick 1
Hugh 1
Hunns 1
Hy. 1
Isaac 1
Marshall 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1
Walter 1
Wright 1

FAQ

Hunsworth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hunsworth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 99 people were recorded with the Hunsworth surname. That placed it at #19,877 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hunsworth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016. That gives Hunsworth a modern rank of #37,178.

What does the Hunsworth map show?

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