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UK surname

Kimmitt

A variant of the English surname Kimmett, derived from a nickname for a person of short stature.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Rother and Helensburgh North.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kimmitt is 105 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2015

105 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 36 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Kimmitt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kimmitt surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kimmitt 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
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 82 #29,325
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 83 #29,823
2000 modern 79 #30,249
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 86 #29,771
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 94 #29,264
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 96 #30,239
2010 modern 94 #31,111
2011 modern 90 #31,564
2012 modern 97 #30,798
2013 modern 96 #31,381
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Kimmitts 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 County Durham, Rother 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 County Durham 034 County Durham
2 County Durham 021 County Durham
3 Rother 004 Rother
4 County Durham 039 County Durham
5 Helensburgh North Argyll and Bute

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kimmitt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kimmitt

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

Kimmitt 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

Kimmitt falls in decile 1 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 Kimmitt 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 Kimmitt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kimmitt

The surname Kimmitt is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cymen," which means "a guest" or "a stranger." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered an outsider or newcomer to a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimmitt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Kemett." This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and places in England during the 11th century.

Over time, the name evolved and took on various spellings, such as "Kymett," "Kemmett," and "Kimmitt." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the way scribes interpreted and recorded the name.

The name Kimmitt has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is John Kimmitt, a 16th-century English merchant who was recorded as owning land in the village of Stoke Climsland in Cornwall. Another notable figure was William Kimmitt, a member of the British Parliament who represented the borough of Maldon in Essex during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Kimmitt was also found in various parish records and legal documents. For instance, a Thomas Kimmitt was listed as a resident of the parish of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate in London in 1732. Additionally, a Mary Kimmitt was recorded as having been born in the village of Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, in 1764.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Kimmitt continued to appear in historical records. One notable figure was Charles Kimmitt, a British architect born in 1830, who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former London School Board offices in Gower Street.

Another individual of note was Henry Kimmitt, a British soldier who served in the Crimean War in the 1850s. He was commended for his bravery and received the Crimean Medal for his service.

While the surname Kimmitt may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times. The name's evolution and the notable individuals who bore it provide a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who helped shape the cultural and historical landscape of England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kimmitt surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kimmitt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Kimmitt a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Kimmitt surname mean?

A variant of the English surname Kimmett, derived from a nickname for a person of short stature.

What does the Kimmitt map show?

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