UK surname
A surname derived from the occupational title for a cook or servant in charge of the kitchen.
In the 1881 census there were 90 people recorded with the Kitchenman surname, ranking it #20,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #20,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Silkstone, Halifax and Birstall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kitchenman is 140 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 96.7%.
1881 census count
90
Ranked #20,965
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1891
140 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kitchenman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kitchenman surname density by area, 1891 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 | 91 | #18,187 |
| 1861 | historical | 69 | #25,057 |
| 1881 | historical | 90 | #20,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 140 | #19,193 |
| 1901 | historical | 48 | #28,808 |
| 1911 | historical | 42 | #28,691 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 3 | #38,526 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Silkstone, Halifax, Birstall, Bradford and Sheffield. 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 | Silkstone | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Halifax | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Birstall | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Sheffield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kitchenman 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 Kitchenman, 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 Kitchenman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kitchenman 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, Kitchenman 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 Kitchenman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kitchenman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname KITCHENMAN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an occupational name referring to someone who worked in a kitchen or was responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cycene" (kitchen) and "man" (man or servant).
One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273 as "Richard le Kycheman". This entry suggests that the name was already in use as an occupational descriptor at that time. Similar spellings such as "Kychynman" and "Kychyneman" can also be found in various medieval records from that era.
In the 14th century, the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1279 mention a "Robert le Kychunman", further reinforcing the occupational nature of the name. This record provides evidence of the name's use in a different region of England during the same period.
The surname KITCHENMAN can also be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327, where a "John Kychenman" is listed as a taxpayer. This entry suggests that individuals with this surname were present in various parts of England at that time.
Notable historical figures with the surname KITCHENMAN include John Kitchenman (c. 1500 – 1560), an English priest and author who served as the Rector of Burnham Overy in Norfolk. Another prominent individual was William Kitchenman (1609 – 1677), a member of the English Parliament who represented Woodstock in Oxfordshire during the 17th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname KITCHENMAN appeared in various parish records and historical documents across England, often with variations in spelling such as "Kytchenman", "Kitchinman", and "Kychenman". These records provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution and prevalence of the name during that era.
While the surname KITCHENMAN is not as common today as it once was, its historical origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it served as an occupational descriptor for individuals who worked in kitchens or oversaw kitchen staff.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kitchenman 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. Yorkshire leads with 63 Kitchenmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.24x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 63 | 7.24x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.44x |
| Durham | 6 | 2.30x |
| Leicestershire | 6 | 6.16x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Horton In Bradford in Yorkshire leads with 13 Kitchenmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 95.66x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Horton In Bradford | 13 | 95.66x |
| Colne | 12 | 387.10x |
| Northowram | 12 | 196.72x |
| Ovenden | 9 | 232.56x |
| Skircoat | 7 | 204.08x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 6 | 25.27x |
| Monkwearmouth Shore | 6 | 117.65x |
| Huddersfield | 5 | 39.46x |
| Batley | 3 | 36.28x |
| Leeds | 3 | 6.11x |
| Lindley Cum Quarmby | 3 | 136.99x |
| Castleton | 2 | 19.23x |
| Halifax | 2 | 15.66x |
| Wakefield | 2 | 29.94x |
| Bradford | 1 | 4.75x |
| Castleford | 1 | 31.55x |
| Manningham | 1 | 9.33x |
| West Derby | 1 | 3.28x |
| York St Mary | 1 | 27.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kitchenman 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 Kitchenman 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 Kitchenman households.
FAQ
In 1881, 90 people were recorded with the Kitchenman surname. That placed it at #20,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Kitchenman a modern rank of #38,594.
A surname derived from the occupational title for a cook or servant in charge of the kitchen.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kitchenman 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.