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UK surname

Jonker

A Dutch surname originally referring to a young unmarried man or squire.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Jonker surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 128, ranked #26,401, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sefton, Cardiff and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jonker is 128 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6300.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2016

128 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jonker had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 81 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Jonker surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jonker surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jonker 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 81 #23,431
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 57 #31,917
1998 modern 54 #32,518
1999 modern 64 #31,692
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 52 #32,764
2002 modern 62 #32,214
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 106 #29,157
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Jonkers 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 Sefton, Cardiff, Newham, Merton and Wirral. 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 Sefton 004 Sefton
2 Cardiff 029 Cardiff
3 Newham 027 Newham
4 Merton 001 Merton
5 Wirral 038 Wirral

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jonker

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jonker

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jonker, 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 Jonker surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Jonker 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Jonker is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jonker 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

Jonker falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jonker 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jonker

The surname JONKER originated in the Netherlands and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch word "jonker," which means young nobleman or squire. The name was initially used as a title for the sons of noblemen who had not yet been knighted.

JONKER was a common surname in the provinces of North and South Holland, as well as in the regions of Friesland and Utrecht. It was often associated with wealthy landowners and members of the aristocracy. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various municipal records and legal documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JONKER can be found in a 1295 manuscript from the city of Leiden, which mentions a certain Gerrit Jonker. Another notable early reference is found in the 1399 manuscript "Kroniek van Holland," which details the exploits of a knight named Dirk Jonker.

The name JONKER also appears in several historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the 1567 "Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeelandt" by Renier Hugenz, which mentions a wealthy merchant named Jan Jonker. In the 1624 book "Batavia Illustrata" by Olfert Dapper, there is a reference to a Dutch East India Company official named Pieter Jonker.

Some notable individuals who have borne the surname JONKER throughout history include:

1. Jacob Jonker (1530-1595), a Dutch painter known for his religious works and portraits. 2. Cornelis Jonker (1592-1667), a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in landscapes and seascapes. 3. Adriaen Jonker (1635-1712), a Dutch sculptor and architect who worked on several prominent buildings in Amsterdam. 4. Gerrit Jonker (1770-1846), a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to France. 5. Petrus Jonker (1805-1875), a Dutch theologian and professor of philosophy at the University of Utrecht.

The surname JONKER has also been associated with various place names in the Netherlands, such as Jonkersloot, Jonkerbosch, and Jonkersvaart, which likely originated from landowners or noblemen bearing the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jonker families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jonker 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. Glamorgan leads with 1 Jonkers recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.76x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 1 29.76x
Midlothian 1 38.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 1 Jonkers recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 1 555.56x
Leith North 1 0.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 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 Jonker households.

Occupation Count
Carpenter Joiner 1

FAQ

Jonker surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jonker surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Jonker surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jonker surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Jonker a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Jonker surname mean?

A Dutch surname originally referring to a young unmarried man or squire.

What does the Jonker map show?

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