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UK surname

Jardine

French topographic surname for someone who lived near a garden or orchard, from Old French jardin meaning "garden."

In the 1881 census there were 2,809 people recorded with the Jardine surname, ranking it #1,589 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4,393, ranked #1,552, up from #1,589 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hawick and Wilton, Govan Combination and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lockerbie, Lochside and Lincluden and Summerville.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jardine is 4,394 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 56.4%.

1881 census count

2,809

Ranked #1,589

Modern count

4,393

2016, ranked #1,552

Peak year

2014

4,394 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jardine had 2,809 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #1,589 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 4,393 in 2016, ranked #1,552.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3,672 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Jardine surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jardine surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Jardine 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 1,865 #1,550
1861 historical 2,064 #1,403
1881 historical 2,809 #1,589
1891 historical 3,267 #1,456
1901 historical 3,672 #1,529
1911 historical 1,168 #3,999
1997 modern 4,042 #1,599
1998 modern 4,221 #1,600
1999 modern 4,238 #1,603
2000 modern 4,209 #1,600
2001 modern 4,120 #1,596
2002 modern 4,219 #1,585
2003 modern 4,108 #1,596
2004 modern 4,135 #1,591
2005 modern 4,111 #1,584
2006 modern 4,110 #1,590
2007 modern 4,153 #1,586
2008 modern 4,213 #1,572
2009 modern 4,271 #1,593
2010 modern 4,363 #1,593
2011 modern 4,310 #1,590
2012 modern 4,233 #1,588
2013 modern 4,321 #1,587
2014 modern 4,394 #1,575
2015 modern 4,381 #1,561
2016 modern 4,393 #1,552

Geography

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Where Jardines are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hawick and Wilton, Govan Combination, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Bonhill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lockerbie, Lochside and Lincluden, Summerville, Dumfries Central and Locharbriggs. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hawick and Wilton Roxburgh
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Edinburgh Edinburgh
4 Dumfries Dumfries
5 Bonhill Dunbarton

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Lockerbie Dumfries and Galloway
2 Lochside and Lincluden Dumfries and Galloway
3 Summerville Dumfries and Galloway
4 Dumfries Central Dumfries and Galloway
5 Locharbriggs Dumfries and Galloway

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jardine

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jardine

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jardine, 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 Jardine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Jardine 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, Jardine 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

Jardine is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jardine 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jardine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Jardine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jardine

The surname Jardine has its roots in the Anglo-Norman French language and is derived from the Old French word "jardin" meaning garden. It likely originated as a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near or worked in a garden or cultivated lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jardine surname can be traced back to the 13th century in Scotland. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William de Jardin, who is mentioned in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

During the Middle Ages, the Jardine family established themselves as a prominent clan in the Scottish Borders region, particularly in the area around Annandale and Dumfriesshire. The Jardines held lands and properties in this area, and the name became closely associated with this part of Scotland.

In the 16th century, the Jardines were involved in various conflicts and feuds with other Border clans, such as the Maxwells and the Johnstones. Notable figures from this period include Sir Alexander Jardine (1537-1610), who was a prominent figure in the Scottish Borders and played a role in the turbulent events of the time.

As the Jardine family spread throughout Scotland, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Jardyn, Jardin, and Jardyne. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and pronunciation.

One of the most famous bearers of the Jardine surname was Sir William Jardine (1800-1874), a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist. He was a co-founder of the Magazine of Zoology and Botany and made significant contributions to the study of birds and natural history.

Another notable Jardine was Sir Robert Jardine (1825-1905), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of Hong Kong during the British colonial period. He was a co-founder of the prominent trading firm Jardine, Matheson & Co.

The Jardine surname has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Jardine Hall in Dumfriesshire and Jardine's Croft in Renfrewshire, further emphasizing the family's historical ties to the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jardine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jardine 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. Dumfriesshire leads with 558 Jardines recorded in 1881 and an index of 92.78x.

County Total Index
Dumfriesshire 558 92.78x
Lanarkshire 407 4.62x
Midlothian 225 6.17x
Lancashire 190 0.59x
Kirkcudbrightshire 155 39.33x
Dunbartonshire 151 20.64x
Roxburghshire 129 26.16x
Cumberland 122 5.20x
Ayrshire 107 5.25x
Middlesex 96 0.35x
Renfrewshire 70 3.32x
Durham 53 0.65x
Yorkshire 51 0.19x
Cheshire 43 0.72x
Wigtownshire 41 11.34x
Northumberland 38 0.94x
Surrey 31 0.23x
Warwickshire 24 0.35x
Stirlingshire 23 2.29x
Perthshire 21 1.72x
East Lothian 19 5.27x
Selkirkshire 19 7.71x
Berkshire 16 0.78x
Sussex 16 0.35x
Hampshire 14 0.25x
West Lothian 14 3.41x
Bedfordshire 13 0.92x
Buteshire 13 7.88x
Peeblesshire 13 10.15x
Berwickshire 12 3.64x
Aberdeenshire 11 0.44x
Angus 11 0.44x
Oxfordshire 11 0.65x
Kent 8 0.09x
Northamptonshire 7 0.27x
Staffordshire 7 0.08x
Glamorgan 6 0.13x
Leicestershire 6 0.20x
Nottinghamshire 5 0.14x
Fife 4 0.25x
Shetland 4 1.44x
Westmorland 4 0.67x
Derbyshire 3 0.07x
Essex 3 0.06x
Flintshire 3 0.41x
Hertfordshire 2 0.11x
Inverness-shire 2 0.25x
Somerset 2 0.05x
Suffolk 2 0.06x
Argyllshire 1 0.13x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.06x
Cornwall 1 0.03x
Denbighshire 1 0.10x
Lincolnshire 1 0.02x
Wiltshire 1 0.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 133 Jardines recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.97x.

Place Total Index
Barony 133 5.97x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 102 6.95x
Bonhill 78 66.42x
Dryfesdale 78 281.39x
Glasgow 76 4.86x
Hawick 76 68.86x
Govan 45 2.07x
Canonbie 37 144.81x
Blackburn 35 4.07x
Annan 34 65.81x
Row 34 35.92x
Everton 33 3.20x
Arthuret 32 130.88x
Applegarth 31 339.91x
Lochmaben 27 102.43x
Dumfries 26 43.82x
Langholm 26 60.16x
Dumbarton 25 24.55x
Johnstone 25 266.81x
Lasswade 24 28.78x
Troqueer 24 46.42x
Cambusnethan 23 11.76x
Old Monkland 22 6.30x
Moffat 21 76.50x
Birkenhead 20 4.17x
Carlaverock 20 203.87x
Bothwell 18 7.54x
Rerrick 18 106.45x
Ruthwell 18 222.22x
Tundergarth 17 387.24x
Bethnal Green London 16 1.35x
Penninghame 16 43.40x
West Greenock 16 4.22x
Avondale 15 29.14x
Caldewgate 15 11.68x
Kirkpatrick Juxta 15 152.59x
Terregles 15 342.47x
Torthorwald 15 162.34x
Fintry 14 362.69x
Haddington 14 26.30x
Keir 14 201.15x
Kilmarnock 14 5.77x
Kirkdale 14 2.58x
Middlebie 14 77.61x
St Mungo 14 226.17x
Bathgate 13 14.61x
Kirkgunzeon 13 212.42x
Kirkintilloch 13 13.08x
Eskdalemuir 12 232.56x
Kilbride 12 59.06x
Lesmahagow 12 12.89x
Morton 12 60.12x
Newabbey 12 142.35x
North Leith 12 7.11x
Wilton 12 22.18x
Abbey 11 3.42x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 11 2.33x
Barrow In Furness 11 2.50x
Dornock 11 144.74x
Edinburgh Lady Yesters 11 43.53x
Gateshead 11 1.81x
Jedburgh 11 22.76x
Melrose 11 25.80x
Old Cumnock 11 24.25x
Reading St Giles 11 5.49x
South Leith 11 2.68x
Urr 11 21.46x
Balmaghie 10 115.74x
Cambuslang 10 11.27x
East Greenock 10 5.02x
Edinburgh Buccleuch 10 11.59x
Holme Low 10 154.80x
Irongray 10 136.61x
Kilbarchan 10 15.60x
Lambeth 10 0.42x
Ochiltree 10 71.33x
Tinwald 10 124.69x
Toxteth Park 10 0.91x
Westoe 10 2.18x
Workington 10 7.45x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 60
William 56
James 33
Robert 29
Thomas 22
Alexander 15
David 14
Edward 11
Joseph 10
Andrew 8
George 8
Henry 8
Charles 7
Richard 7
Alfred 5
Walter 5
Harry 4
Peter 4
Samuel 4
Arthur 3
Francis 3
A. 2
Adam 2
Alex 2
Edwd. 2
Fred 2
Stephen 2
Alexr. 1
Algernon 1
Anderson 1
Andrea 1
Ebenezer 1
Edmund 1
Edwin 1
Eric 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
Fred. 1
Frederick 1
Herbert 1
Hugh 1
Hy. 1
J.Arthur 1
Jack 1
Jared 1
Jno. 1
Jos. 1
Jospeh 1
Kenneth 1
Wm.Henry 1

FAQ

Jardine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jardine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2,809 people were recorded with the Jardine surname. That placed it at #1,589 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jardine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 4,393 in 2016. That gives Jardine a modern rank of #1,552.

What does the Jardine surname mean?

French topographic surname for someone who lived near a garden or orchard, from Old French jardin meaning "garden."

What does the Jardine map show?

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