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UK surname

Juett

A surname possibly derived from the Norman French "juhete" meaning a small mound or hill.

In the 1881 census there were 50 people recorded with the Juett surname, ranking it #26,587 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, down from #26,587 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Isleworth and Loughborough. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nottingham, Spelthorne and Hillingdon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Juett is 130 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 122.0%.

1881 census count

50

Ranked #26,587

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

1997

130 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Juett had 50 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,587 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 113 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Juett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Juett surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Juett 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 20 #29,743
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 50 #26,587
1891 historical 73 #27,677
1901 historical 93 #23,689
1911 historical 113 #21,168
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 127 #24,125
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 112 #25,644
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 112 #26,159
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 104 #27,646
2007 modern 106 #27,722
2008 modern 108 #27,684
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 106 #29,157
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Juetts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Isleworth, Loughborough and Hanworth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Nottingham, Spelthorne, Hillingdon and North Dorset. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Isleworth Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 Loughborough Leicestershire
5 Hanworth Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Nottingham 004 Nottingham
2 Spelthorne 008 Spelthorne
3 Hillingdon 018 Hillingdon
4 Nottingham 005 Nottingham
5 North Dorset 005 North Dorset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Juett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Juett

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Juett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Juett household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Juett is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Juett is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Juett falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Juett 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Juett

The surname Juett is believed to have its origins in England, emerging in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name Jewitt, which itself is derived from the Old French personal name "Juwet" or "Juet," a diminutive form of the name "Josse" or "Jocelyn." These names were brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juett can be found in the Suffolk Hearth Tax Returns of 1674, where a John Juett is listed as a resident of Bury St. Edmunds. The name may also have connections to various place names in England, such as Jewitt's Farm in Derbyshire or Jewitt's Plantation in Yorkshire.

Historically, the name Juett has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 17th century, Robert Juett (1613-1677) was an English colonist and member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. In the 18th century, John Juett (1718-1789) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Virginia.

Moving into the 19th century, Thomas Juett (1801-1879) was an English farmer and landowner in Warwickshire. Another notable figure was William Juett (1825-1901), a British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname Juett was Walter Juett (1922-2003), a British writer and historian who authored several books on the history of the English countryside and rural life.

Throughout its history, the surname Juett has undergone various spellings, such as Jewett, Jewitt, and Juwet, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Juett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Juett 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. Middlesex leads with 19 Juetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.90x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 19 3.90x
Surrey 18 7.58x
Yorkshire 7 1.45x
Cheshire 6 5.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Fulham London in Middlesex leads with 10 Juetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 141.44x.

Place Total Index
Fulham London 10 141.44x
Kingston On Thames 8 140.11x
Bermondsey 7 48.21x
Isleworth 7 322.58x
Disley Stanley 6 1090.91x
Bingley 4 129.87x
Marske In Guisbrough 3 348.84x
Woking 2 139.86x
Bromley London 1 9.32x
Heston 1 61.73x
Lambeth 1 2.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 7
Alice 4
Emma 3
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Harriett 2
Louisa 2
Ann 1
Annie 1
Eliza 1
Isabella 1
Isabelle 1
Jessie 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 5
Daniel 2
David 2
Francis 2
Matthew 2
Edward 1
Frank 1
George 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Mark 1
Richard 1
Thomas 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 Juett households.

FAQ

Juett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Juett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 50 people were recorded with the Juett surname. That placed it at #26,587 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Juett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Juett a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Juett surname mean?

A surname possibly derived from the Norman French "juhete" meaning a small mound or hill.

What does the Juett map show?

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