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UK surname

Jardin

A surname derived from the French word for "garden".

In the 1881 census there were 108 people recorded with the Jardin surname, ranking it #18,888 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, down from #18,888 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and Closeburn. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sunderland, Hambleton and Lambeth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jardin is 116 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 1.9%.

1881 census count

108

Ranked #18,888

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2010

116 bearers

Map years

2

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jardin had 108 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,888 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 108 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Jardin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jardin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Jardin 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 88 #18,569
1861 historical 50 #27,636
1881 historical 108 #18,888
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 50 #28,590
1911 historical 44 #28,454
1997 modern 71 #30,521
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 84 #30,244
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Jardins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry, Closeburn, Ilkeston and Morpeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sunderland, Hambleton, Lambeth and South Tyneside. 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 Gateshead Durham
2 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar
3 Closeburn Dumfries
4 Ilkeston Nottinghamshire
5 Morpeth Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sunderland 027 Sunderland
2 Sunderland 014 Sunderland
3 Hambleton 006 Hambleton
4 Lambeth 011 Lambeth
5 South Tyneside 019 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jardin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jardin

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Jardin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Jardin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Jardin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jardin 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

Jardin falls in decile 2 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 Jardin 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jardin

The surname Jardin originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "jardin," meaning "garden." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have been gardeners, horticulturists, or resided near a notable garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to record landholdings throughout England. The entry "Radulfus de Jardin" refers to Ralph of the Garden, indicating that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Jardin served as a councillor to King Louis IX of France. Born around 1210, Jean was known for his expertise in horticulture and his role in designing the royal gardens at the Louvre palace.

The Jardin family established roots in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. Over time, the name evolved into different spellings, such as Jardinier, Jardinier, and Jardinet, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Jardin family was Pierre Jardin, a French botanist and physician who lived from 1495 to 1570. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to Europe and authored several influential works on horticulture and medicinal plants.

Another notable figure was Anne Jardin, a French playwright and poet who lived from 1635 to 1673. She is known for her contributions to the French literary scene during the reign of Louis XIV and her works that explored themes of love and morality.

Across the English Channel, the Jardin surname also took root in England. One prominent individual was Sir William Jardin, an English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with France and Spain during his diplomatic career.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Jardin surname was Juan Jardin, a Spanish explorer and naturalist who extensively documented the flora and fauna of the Americas during his expeditions to the New World.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jardin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jardin 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. Kirkcudbrightshire leads with 22 Jardins recorded in 1881 and an index of 152.78x.

County Total Index
Kirkcudbrightshire 22 152.78x
Lancashire 18 1.52x
Derbyshire 9 5.78x
Middlesex 8 0.80x
Angus 7 7.60x
Durham 7 2.37x
Cumberland 6 7.01x
Lanarkshire 6 1.87x
Peeblesshire 6 128.21x
Midlothian 5 3.75x
Northumberland 5 3.38x
Channel Islands 1 3.39x
Cheshire 1 0.46x
Renfrewshire 1 1.30x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kirkbean in Kirkcudbrightshire leads with 22 Jardins recorded in 1881 and an index of 7857.14x.

Place Total Index
Kirkbean 22 7857.14x
Ilkeston 9 205.95x
Bootle Cum Linacre 7 74.71x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 7 54.60x
Habergham Eaves 6 55.61x
Innerleithen 6 483.87x
Morpeth 5 287.36x
Dundee 4 11.63x
Toxteth Park 4 10.01x
Arthuret 3 337.08x
Kirriemuir 3 132.16x
St Pancras London 3 3.75x
Brigham 2 500.00x
Corstorphine 2 270.27x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 2 3.73x
Islington London 2 2.07x
Paddington London 2 5.47x
Stonehouse 2 183.49x
Barony 1 1.23x
Crawfordjohn 1 344.83x
Govan 1 1.26x
Oughterside Allerby 1 588.24x
Paisley High Church 1 16.29x
Pendleton In Salford 1 7.11x
Shettleston 1 34.72x
Spitalfields London 1 13.37x
St Peter Port 1 18.35x
Stockport 1 8.85x
West Calder 1 38.02x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 3
John 3
Joseph 3
William 3
Andrew 2
Edward 2
James 2
David 1
Edmund 1
Eilgar 1
F.Harry 1
Morris 1
Peter 1
Reuben 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Victor 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 Jardin households.

FAQ

Jardin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jardin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 108 people were recorded with the Jardin surname. That placed it at #18,888 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jardin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Jardin a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Jardin surname mean?

A surname derived from the French word for "garden".

What does the Jardin map show?

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