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UK surname

Huskinson

A locational surname derived from places named Huskinson, formerly Huthensun in England.

In the 1881 census there were 280 people recorded with the Huskinson surname, ranking it #10,202 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 311, ranked #14,376, down from #10,202 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bridgford, East, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Middlesbrough, Bolsover and Ashfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Huskinson is 399 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11.1%.

1881 census count

280

Ranked #10,202

Modern count

311

2016, ranked #14,376

Peak year

1911

399 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Huskinson had 280 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,202 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016, ranked #14,376.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 399 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Huskinson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Huskinson surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Huskinson 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 219 #9,712
1861 historical 292 #8,626
1881 historical 280 #10,202
1891 historical 354 #9,741
1901 historical 377 #9,876
1911 historical 399 #9,298
1997 modern 305 #13,377
1998 modern 314 #13,483
1999 modern 312 #13,615
2000 modern 303 #13,829
2001 modern 300 #13,737
2002 modern 297 #14,081
2003 modern 288 #14,192
2004 modern 293 #14,082
2005 modern 285 #14,273
2006 modern 287 #14,295
2007 modern 293 #14,272
2008 modern 298 #14,206
2009 modern 310 #14,113
2010 modern 323 #14,005
2011 modern 327 #13,754
2012 modern 312 #14,131
2013 modern 304 #14,614
2014 modern 310 #14,499
2015 modern 309 #14,430
2016 modern 311 #14,376

Geography

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Where Huskinsons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bridgford, East, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Orston and Nottingham St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Middlesbrough, Bolsover, Ashfield and Stockton-on-Tees. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Bridgford, East Nottinghamshire
2 Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood Nottinghamshire
3 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
4 Orston Nottinghamshire
5 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Middlesbrough 003 Middlesbrough
2 Bolsover 010 Bolsover
3 Ashfield 010 Ashfield
4 Middlesbrough 018 Middlesbrough
5 Stockton-on-Tees 018 Stockton-on-Tees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Huskinson

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Huskinson

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Huskinson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Huskinson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Huskinson is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Huskinson is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Huskinson falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Huskinson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Huskinson

The surname HUSKINSON is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have first emerged in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was likely derived from the Old English words "hus" and "kin," referring to a family or kinsman residing in a particular house or homestead.

One of the earliest known records of the HUSKINSON name appears in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a Richard Husskynson is listed among the taxpayers. This spelling variation suggests the name's evolution over time, with the modern form solidifying by the 16th century.

During the Tudor period, the HUSKINSON name gained prominence in the town of Wakefield, Yorkshire. Historical documents from 1587 mention a John Huskinson, a wealthy landowner and merchant, who played a significant role in the local community's affairs.

By the 17th century, the HUSKINSON family had established themselves as influential figures in the region. In 1648, a Thomas Huskinson served as a captain in the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War, fighting alongside Oliver Cromwell's army.

As the HUSKINSON name spread across England, it became associated with various place names, such as Huskinson Green in Lancashire and Huskinson Hall in Yorkshire, which served as family estates or residences.

Notable individuals bearing the HUSKINSON surname include:

1. William Huskinson (1683-1757), a renowned clockmaker from Liverpool whose intricate timepieces were highly prized in the 18th century.

2. Mary Huskinson (1718-1792), a respected educator and philanthropist who established several schools for underprivileged children in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

3. James Huskinson (1801-1876), a prominent industrialist and inventor who pioneered innovations in textile manufacturing machinery during the Industrial Revolution.

4. Elizabeth Huskinson (1838-1901), a vocal advocate for women's rights and suffrage movement leader, who organized several influential rallies and protests in the late 19th century.

5. Sir Robert Huskinson (1874-1956), a distinguished diplomat and statesman who served as the British Ambassador to France from 1920 to 1928.

The HUSKINSON surname, with its rich historical roots and notable bearers, has left an indelible mark on the annals of English society, spanning across various professions and spheres of influence throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Huskinson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Huskinson 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. Nottinghamshire leads with 142 Huskinsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.57x.

County Total Index
Nottinghamshire 142 38.57x
Middlesex 33 1.21x
Lancashire 23 0.71x
Lincolnshire 16 3.66x
Yorkshire 16 0.59x
Kent 14 1.50x
Derbyshire 11 2.57x
Northamptonshire 6 2.34x
Warwickshire 6 0.87x
Leicestershire 4 1.32x
Dorset 2 1.12x
Staffordshire 2 0.22x
Cheshire 1 0.17x
Glamorgan 1 0.21x
Midlothian 1 0.27x
Rutland 1 4.99x
Sussex 1 0.22x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nottingham St Mary in Nottinghamshire leads with 36 Huskinsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.81x.

Place Total Index
Nottingham St Mary 36 37.81x
Great Grimsby 13 46.90x
Islington London 13 4.91x
Rusholme 12 138.89x
Bingham 11 700.64x
East Bridgford 11 1309.52x
Epperstone 11 2682.93x
Bethnal Green London 10 8.43x
Sutton In Ashfield 10 125.16x
Carlton 9 214.29x
Cropwell Butler 9 1800.00x
Lewisham 9 18.11x
Litchurch 9 52.30x
Orston 8 1777.78x
Leeds 7 4.58x
St Pancras London 7 3.18x
Stoke Bardolph 7 4117.65x
Nottingham St Nicholas 6 119.76x
Openshaw 6 39.53x
Peterborough 6 32.26x
Soothill 6 61.35x
Basford 4 23.57x
Edgbaston 4 18.73x
Ratcliffe Upon Trent 4 434.78x
Liverpool 3 1.52x
Mansfield 3 23.55x
Newark Upon Trent 3 22.68x
Birmingham 2 0.87x
Elston 2 465.12x
Greenwich 2 4.60x
Leicester St Margaret 2 2.71x
Loughborough 2 14.56x
Middlesbrough 2 5.68x
Nottingham St Peter 2 48.78x
St George Hanover Square 2 4.16x
Teversall 2 512.82x
Up Cerne 2 2857.14x
Walsall Foreign 2 4.20x
Winthorpe 2 833.33x
Barton St Peter 1 50.00x
Brighton 1 1.08x
Brightside Bierlow 1 1.88x
Cheriton 1 26.32x
Chester St Mary On Hill 1 19.34x
Donington 1 63.69x
Dronfield 1 18.25x
Flintham 1 277.78x
Folkestone 1 5.53x
Halliwell 1 8.48x
Merthyr Tydfil 1 2.19x
Normanton 1 27.70x
North Meols 1 3.15x
Oakham Lordshold 1 47.62x
Ollerton 1 131.58x
Paddington London 1 1.00x
Queensferry 1 270.27x
Sutterton 1 114.94x
Swanscombe 1 23.87x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 18
Elizabeth 11
Alice 7
Jane 7
Eliza 6
Emma 6
Ann 5
Hannah 5
Louisa 5
Ellen 4
Ada 3
Annie 3
Caroline 3
Sarah 3
Agnes 2
Catherine 2
Charlotte 2
Clara 2
Edith 2
Emily 2
Emmeline 2
Frances 2
Harriett 2
Kate 2
Margaret 2
Agness 1
Anne 1
Augusta 1
Catharine 1
Ester 1
Ethelin 1
Fanny 1
Georgina 1
Gertrude 1
Jessie 1
Jimima 1
Lillie 1
Maria 1
Pollie 1
Rebecca 1
Rose 1
Roselia 1
Sabina 1
Selina 1
Tily 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 23
John 17
George 14
Henry 10
Thomas 10
Charles 9
Frederick 6
Richard 6
Alfred 5
James 5
Arthur 4
Edward 3
Joseph 3
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Frank 2
Robt. 2
Samuel 2
Sidney 2
Albert 1
Alexis 1
Arey 1
Chas. 1
Clarence 1
Cyril 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Earnest 1
Elijah 1
F. 1
Francis 1
Harold 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Noah 1
Oliver 1
Reginald 1
Robert 1
Silas 1
Stewart 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Huskinson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Huskinson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 280 people were recorded with the Huskinson surname. That placed it at #10,202 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Huskinson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016. That gives Huskinson a modern rank of #14,376.

What does the Huskinson surname mean?

A locational surname derived from places named Huskinson, formerly Huthensun in England.

What does the Huskinson map show?

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