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UK surname

Jansson

An occupational surname referring to a person who farmed or lived near a hamlet, village, or town.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Jansson surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 114, ranked #28,515, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Islington and Brighton and Hove.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jansson is 114 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1325.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2016

114 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jansson had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 44 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Jansson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jansson surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jansson 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
1861 historical 20 #31,364
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 31 #31,820
1901 historical 44 #29,276
1911 historical 33 #29,703
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 99 #27,785
1999 modern 89 #29,168
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 88 #29,506
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 99 #29,181
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 109 #28,653
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 108 #29,658
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Janssons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Enfield, Islington, Brighton and Hove, Maxwell Park and Camden. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Enfield 022 Enfield
2 Islington 015 Islington
3 Brighton and Hove 029 Brighton and Hove
4 Maxwell Park Glasgow City
5 Camden 021 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jansson

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jansson

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Jansson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Jansson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Jansson is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jansson is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Jansson falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jansson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jansson

The surname Jansson is of Swedish origin, derived from the patronymic naming system common in Scandinavia. It stems from the personal name Jan, a variant of the biblical name John, combined with the Swedish suffix "-son" meaning "son of."

Jansson can be traced back to the medieval period in Sweden, emerging as a patronymic surname in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Småland, Östergötland, and Västergötland, where the name Jan was widely used.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jansson appears in the Älvsborg County Court records from 1540, where a man named Nils Jansson is mentioned. Additionally, the name is found in the Swedish Census Book (Mantalslängder) from the 17th century, indicating its widespread use among Swedish families.

The Jansson surname has been associated with notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Lars Jansson (1666-1732), a Swedish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Gothenburg's maritime trade.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sven Jansson (1758-1835), a Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Uppsala. He made significant contributions to the study of Scandinavian flora and published several works on the subject.

In the realm of art, Eugene Jansson (1862-1915) was a renowned Swedish painter and a prominent member of the Konstnärsförbundet (Artists' Association) in Stockholm. His works often depicted scenes from rural life and are celebrated for their vivid colors and naturalistic style.

The name Jansson has also been associated with literary figures, such as Tove Jansson (1914-2001), the Finnish-Swedish author and illustrator best known for creating the beloved Moomin characters and books. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have garnered global acclaim.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Ingvar Jansson (1926-2010), a Swedish actor and director who had a prolific career in both film and theater. He was particularly renowned for his performances in the works of August Strindberg and received numerous accolades for his contributions to Swedish cinema.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jansson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jansson 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. Durham leads with 4 Janssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.23x.

County Total Index
Durham 4 17.23x
Middlesex 2 2.56x
Lancashire 1 1.08x
Renfrewshire 1 16.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stranton in Durham leads with 3 Janssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 384.62x.

Place Total Index
Stranton 3 384.62x
Westminster St James 2 250.00x
Greenock East 1 0.00x
Liverpool 1 17.79x
Sunderland 1 243.90x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Minnie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Anders 2
Edie 1
John 1
Olaus 1
Petter 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Jansson households.

FAQ

Jansson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jansson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Jansson surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jansson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Jansson a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Jansson surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a person who farmed or lived near a hamlet, village, or town.

What does the Jansson map show?

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