UK surname
A surname derived from a Scottish Gaelic personal name meaning "servant, lad".
In the 1881 census there were 85 people recorded with the Kellick surname, ranking it #21,573 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #21,573 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Coggeshall, Great, London parishes and Banstead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kellick is 161 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 85.9%.
1881 census count
85
Ranked #21,573
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1891
161 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kellick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kellick surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 50 | #24,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 75 | #24,238 |
| 1881 | historical | 85 | #21,573 |
| 1891 | historical | 161 | #17,473 |
| 1901 | historical | 111 | #21,492 |
| 1911 | historical | 105 | #22,064 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 14 | #36,565 |
| 1999 | modern | 13 | #36,693 |
| 2000 | modern | 13 | #36,635 |
| 2001 | modern | 13 | #36,483 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 17 | #36,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 14 | #36,648 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 11 | #37,270 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Coggeshall, Great, London parishes, Banstead, West Derby and St Giles Camberwell. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coggeshall, Great | Essex |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Banstead | Surrey |
| 4 | West Derby | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Giles Camberwell | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kellick surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kellick, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Kellick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kellick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Kellick is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kellick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kellick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname KELLICK has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ceole" or "ceole-ic," meaning "throat" or "neck." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive neck or throat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KELLICK surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Richard Kelyck. Similar spellings from that era include Kelicc, Kelyc, and Kelik.
During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a William Kelyke is listed. Other variations of the spelling include Kelyk, Kelike, and Kellyke.
In the 15th century, the KELLICK surname can be found in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk from 1486, which mentions a John Kelyke. This record also includes the spelling "Kellyke."
One notable figure with the KELLICK surname was Robert Kellick (1605-1680), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, from 1662 until his death.
Another historically significant individual was Sir John Kellick (1673-1735), a British politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Malmesbury from 1705 to 1708.
During the 16th century, the KELLICK surname gained some prominence in the Midlands region of England. Records from this time period include references to a Thomas Kellick (1528-1592), a wealthy merchant from Stratford-upon-Avon, and his son, William Kellick (1560-1631), a prominent landowner and local official.
In the 17th century, the KELLICK name can be found in parish records from the village of Kelsall in Cheshire, where several families with this surname resided. One notable figure from this area was Richard Kellick (1620-1695), a successful farmer and landowner.
The KELLICK surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Kellick's Green in Hertfordshire and Kellick's Farm in Oxfordshire, both of which may have derived their names from local families bearing the KELLICK surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kellick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 21 Kellicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.20x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 21 | 5.20x |
| Sussex | 15 | 10.73x |
| Essex | 13 | 7.94x |
| Durham | 9 | 3.65x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.96x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.61x |
| Kent | 5 | 1.77x |
| Lanarkshire | 3 | 1.12x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.18x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.09x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.48x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Duncton in Sussex leads with 8 Kellicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Duncton | 8 | 10000.00x |
| Camberwell | 7 | 13.22x |
| Pattiswick | 7 | 7000.00x |
| Mile End New Town London | 6 | 365.85x |
| West Derby | 6 | 20.85x |
| Rotherhithe | 5 | 48.83x |
| South Bersted | 5 | 420.17x |
| Great Coggeshall | 4 | 470.59x |
| Sunderland Bridge | 4 | 1025.64x |
| Westoe | 4 | 28.61x |
| Glasgow | 3 | 6.30x |
| Southwark St Saviour | 3 | 70.42x |
| Battersea | 2 | 6.56x |
| Farnborough | 2 | 112.36x |
| Gillingham | 2 | 34.31x |
| Greenwich | 2 | 15.15x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 2 | 11.99x |
| Sutton | 2 | 68.49x |
| Witham | 2 | 238.10x |
| Castle Donnington | 1 | 131.58x |
| East Grinstead | 1 | 50.51x |
| Foleshill | 1 | 45.45x |
| Hove | 1 | 16.31x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.24x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 6.84x |
| Tudhoe | 1 | 46.30x |
| Wadworth | 1 | 625.00x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 9.57x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kellick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kellick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Kellick households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 18 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Clerk In Dock Office | 2 |
| Needlewoman | 2 |
| Umbrella Maker | 2 |
| (None) | 1 |
| Bootfitter | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Carrier Or Currier | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Clerk In Wholesale Clothing | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Crape Weaver | 1 |
| Engine Driver | 1 |
| Farm Servant | 1 |
| Formally Gelatine Labourer | 1 |
| Gasman | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Independent Means | 1 |
| Journeyman Miller | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Nurse Dom Serv | 1 |
| Parlour Maid (Dom) | 1 |
| Retired Ribbon Manufacturer | 1 |
| Sailor | 1 |
| Sailor Wife | 1 |
| School Keeper | 1 |
| Soldier | 1 |
| Stoker | 1 |
| Stonemason | 1 |
| Washerwoman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 85 people were recorded with the Kellick surname. That placed it at #21,573 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Kellick a modern rank of #37,385.
A surname derived from a Scottish Gaelic personal name meaning "servant, lad".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kellick bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.