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UK surname

Kemmett

A habitational surname originating from a place named Kemett in England.

In the 1881 census there were 43 people recorded with the Kemmett surname, ranking it #27,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #27,575 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ03, Gloucester and Stroud.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kemmett is 161 in 2003. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 195.3%.

1881 census count

43

Ranked #27,575

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2003

161 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kemmett had 43 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,575 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 71 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Kemmett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kemmett surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kemmett 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 18 #30,094
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1881 historical 43 #27,575
1891 historical 65 #28,660
1901 historical 71 #26,277
1911 historical 65 #26,343
1997 modern 132 #22,821
1998 modern 137 #22,922
1999 modern 139 #22,884
2000 modern 141 #22,648
2001 modern 137 #22,740
2002 modern 147 #22,197
2003 modern 161 #20,697
2004 modern 151 #21,720
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 154 #22,886
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 139 #24,912
2014 modern 138 #25,218
2015 modern 133 #25,729
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Kemmetts 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 IZ03, Gloucester, Stroud, West Oxfordshire and Helensburgh North. 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 IZ03 West Dunbartonshire
2 Gloucester 001 Gloucester
3 Stroud 004 Stroud
4 West Oxfordshire 001 West Oxfordshire
5 Helensburgh North Argyll and Bute

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kemmett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kemmett

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Kemmett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Kemmett 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Kemmett 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

Kemmett 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kemmett falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kemmett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Kemmett

The surname Kemmett has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cemman" or "cemma," which referred to a warrior or a soldier. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who served in military roles or were renowned for their combat prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kemmett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Kemmett, indicating the presence of the name in England during the Norman era.

In the 13th century, records show a family bearing the name Kemmett residing in the county of Oxfordshire. This family likely played a role in the local community and may have been involved in agricultural or landholding activities.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named John Kemmett was born in the village of Steyning, Sussex, in 1528. He became a respected scholar and theologian, authoring several works on religious subjects and serving as a rector in the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the name Kemmett was associated with a family that settled in the town of Lewes, East Sussex. One member, William Kemmett (1645-1718), was a prominent merchant and landowner who contributed significantly to the local economy.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure named Elizabeth Kemmett (1702-1782) gained recognition as a philanthropist and benefactor in the city of Bristol. She used her wealth to support various charitable causes, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.

Throughout history, the name Kemmett has also been linked to various place names and locations within England. For example, the village of Kemmerton in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the presence of individuals bearing the surname Kemmett in the area.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Kemmet, Kemmit, and Kemmitt, have also been documented over the centuries, reflecting the evolution of the name through different regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kemmett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kemmett 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. Gloucestershire leads with 30 Kemmetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.49x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 30 36.49x
Lanarkshire 7 5.16x
Durham 4 3.21x
Hampshire 1 1.16x
Renfrewshire 1 3.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gloucester Barton St Mary in Gloucestershire leads with 12 Kemmetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 800.00x.

Place Total Index
Gloucester Barton St Mary 12 800.00x
Berkeley Hamfallow 8 5333.33x
Govan 7 20.88x
Houghton Le Spring 4 465.12x
Gloucester Kingsholm St 3 967.74x
Hempstead 3 3000.00x
Hawkesbury 2 714.29x
Gloucester St John Baptist 1 188.68x
Paisley Middle Church 1 52.91x
Ryde 1 54.05x
Thornbury 1 178.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Clara 2
Emma 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Bridget 1
Elenor 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Margarett 1
Mary 1
Nelley 1
Rachel 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

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 Kemmett households.

FAQ

Kemmett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kemmett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 43 people were recorded with the Kemmett surname. That placed it at #27,575 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kemmett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Kemmett a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Kemmett surname mean?

A habitational surname originating from a place named Kemett in England.

What does the Kemmett map show?

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