UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from a place name referring to the son of a man named Hutching.
In the 1881 census there were 68 people recorded with the Hutchingson surname, ranking it #23,950 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 33, ranked #35,829, down from #23,950 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hutchingson is 133 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.5%.
1881 census count
68
Ranked #23,950
Modern count
33
2016, ranked #35,829
Peak year
1861
133 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hutchingson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hutchingson 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 | 51 | #24,096 |
| 1861 | historical | 133 | #16,835 |
| 1881 | historical | 68 | #23,950 |
| 1891 | historical | 109 | #22,701 |
| 1901 | historical | 67 | #26,703 |
| 1911 | historical | 70 | #25,853 |
| 1997 | modern | 24 | #35,376 |
| 1998 | modern | 20 | #35,885 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 16 | #36,316 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 20 | #35,894 |
| 2003 | modern | 23 | #35,650 |
| 2004 | modern | 25 | #35,610 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 25 | #35,903 |
| 2007 | modern | 32 | #35,530 |
| 2008 | modern | 34 | #35,502 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 35 | #35,676 |
| 2011 | modern | 36 | #35,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 36 | #35,595 |
| 2013 | modern | 36 | #35,643 |
| 2014 | modern | 38 | #35,547 |
| 2015 | modern | 35 | #35,702 |
| 2016 | modern | 33 | #35,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Lambeth, Bolsover and Middleton-in-Teesdale. 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 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Bolsover | Derbyshire |
| 5 | Middleton-in-Teesdale | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hutchingson 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 Hutchingson, 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 Hutchingson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hutchingson 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, Hutchingson 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 Hutchingson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hutchingson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hutchingson is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name Hutchin, which is a diminutive form of the personal name Hugh. The name Hugh itself is derived from the Germanic elements "hug" meaning heart, mind or soul, and "wald" meaning rule or power.
The earliest recorded spelling of the surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where one Richard Huchunessone is mentioned. This early record suggests that the name was first prevalent in the region of Cambridgeshire in eastern England.
Another early reference to the name can be found in the Poll Tax Records of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Huchonson is listed. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of England by the late 14th century.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William Hutchinson, who was born in Wyfordby, Lincolnshire, in 1505. He was a prominent figure in the English Reformation and served as a chaplain to the Duke of Suffolk.
In the 17th century, Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643) was a notable figure who bore the Hutchingson surname. She was a Puritan spiritual adviser and a key figure in the Antinomian Controversy, which led to her being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638.
Another significant bearer of the name was Thomas Hutchinson (1711-1780), who served as the last civilian governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay. He played a prominent role in the events leading up to the American Revolution.
John Hutchinson (1674-1737) was an English philosopher and naturalist who developed a theory known as "Hutchinsonian Naturalism," which sought to reconcile scientific knowledge with biblical teachings.
Thomas J. Hutchinson (1804-1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 21st Governor of Massachusetts from 1858 to 1861.
Throughout history, the surname Hutchingson has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the village of Hutchinson in Derbyshire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, and early records show variations such as Hutchinson, Huchonson, and Hucchynson.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hutchingson 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. Surrey leads with 15 Hutchingsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.64x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 15 | 4.64x |
| Sussex | 12 | 10.73x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 1.07x |
| Essex | 6 | 4.58x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.75x |
| Northamptonshire | 4 | 6.41x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.38x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 3.04x |
| Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3.36x |
| Durham | 2 | 1.01x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.88x |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2.48x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.72x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.87x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.77x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.94x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Streatham in Surrey leads with 7 Hutchingsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 142.28x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham | 7 | 142.28x |
| Hastings St Clement | 6 | 571.43x |
| Maldon St Peter | 6 | 895.52x |
| Sandal Magna | 5 | 515.46x |
| Hastings St Mary In The | 4 | 167.36x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 6.92x |
| Peterborough | 4 | 88.50x |
| Byker | 3 | 61.48x |
| Carlton Upon Trent | 3 | 7500.00x |
| Wandsworth | 3 | 47.02x |
| Stockton On Tees | 2 | 21.03x |
| Tottington Lower End | 2 | 53.48x |
| Attercliffe Cum Darnall | 1 | 16.34x |
| Breightmet | 1 | 285.71x |
| Bury St Edmunds St James | 1 | 46.30x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 15.72x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 5.01x |
| Clifton | 1 | 15.20x |
| Donyatt | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Drypool | 1 | 99.01x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 9.47x |
| Guestling | 1 | 555.56x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 2.69x |
| Hove | 1 | 20.37x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 2.71x |
| Leatherhead | 1 | 123.46x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 7.99x |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 55.87x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.82x |
| Tamerton Foliott | 1 | 370.37x |
| Wangford | 1 | 666.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hutchingson 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 Hutchingson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 68 people were recorded with the Hutchingson surname. That placed it at #23,950 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016. That gives Hutchingson a modern rank of #35,829.
An English habitational surname derived from a place name referring to the son of a man named Hutching.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hutchingson 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.