UK surname
A German occupational surname referring to a lackey or manservant.
In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Lackman surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #31,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Willesden and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lackman is 106 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.3%.
1881 census count
18
Ranked #31,019
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
106 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lackman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lackman surname density by area, 1861 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 | 24 | #29,038 |
| 1861 | historical | 106 | #20,147 |
| 1881 | historical | 18 | #31,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 26 | #32,189 |
| 1901 | historical | 31 | #30,616 |
| 1911 | historical | 39 | #29,025 |
| 1997 | modern | 4 | #38,094 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 6 | #37,696 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Willesden, London parishes, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 2 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lackman 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 Lackman, 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 Lackman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lackman 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, Lackman 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 Lackman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lackman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lackman is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It likely emerged from the German state of Bavaria, where it was originally spelled as "Lachmann" or "Lackhmann." The name is derived from the Old German words "lachen," meaning "to laugh," and "mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a jovial or cheerful demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lackman can be found in the Bavarian town of Nürnberg, where a certain Heinrich Lachmann is mentioned in a municipal record from the year 1389. This document details a land transaction involving Heinrich and several other local residents.
In the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, as evidenced by the birth of Johannes Lachmann in the city of Erfurt in 1492. Johannes went on to become a renowned scholar and humanist, gaining recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature.
The name Lackman also found its way into the annals of English history, with a notable figure being Sir John Lackman, a military commander who served under King Henry VIII during the 16th century. Sir John was born in 1513 and played a pivotal role in the English campaigns against Scotland and France.
In the 17th century, the Lackman name emerged in the Netherlands, where a prominent figure named Pieter Lackman was born in Amsterdam in 1623. Pieter was a successful merchant and trader, known for his extensive business dealings with the Dutch East Indies Company.
Another notable bearer of the Lackman surname was the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Lackman, born in 1720 in the city of Berlin. Lackman made significant contributions to the field of logic and was a respected figure in the intellectual circles of his time.
As the surname spread across Europe, various spelling variations emerged, including Lackhmann, Lachmann, and Lakkman. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the German language and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lackman 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. Durham leads with 6 Lackmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.49x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 6 | 11.49x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1.44x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.14x |
| Surrey | 2 | 2.34x |
| Devon | 1 | 2.74x |
| Essex | 1 | 2.89x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3.70x |
| Pembrokeshire | 1 | 17.92x |
| Somerset | 1 | 3.54x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chester Le Street in Durham leads with 6 Lackmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 1500.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Le Street | 6 | 1500.00x |
| Hulme | 3 | 68.97x |
| Clapham | 1 | 45.66x |
| Heigham | 1 | 68.97x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 6.53x |
| St Botolph Bishopsgate | 1 | 400.00x |
| St Davids | 1 | 769.23x |
| Stanton Drew | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Stoke | 1 | 666.67x |
| West Ham | 1 | 13.07x |
| Willesden | 1 | 60.24x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lackman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Lackman surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Lackman a modern rank of #37,385.
A German occupational surname referring to a lackey or manservant.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lackman 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.