UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "beggar's moor" or "robber's moor" in Old English.
In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Latimore surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 22, ranked #36,533, down from #27,314 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Newcastle All Saints and Gretton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Latimore is 102 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.1%.
1881 census count
45
Ranked #27,314
Modern count
22
2016, ranked #36,533
Peak year
1861
102 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Latimore surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Latimore 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 | 75 | #20,268 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 45 | #27,314 |
| 1891 | historical | 32 | #31,754 |
| 1901 | historical | 32 | #30,501 |
| 1911 | historical | 21 | #31,179 |
| 1997 | modern | 18 | #36,053 |
| 1998 | modern | 20 | #35,885 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 21 | #35,646 |
| 2002 | modern | 19 | #35,991 |
| 2003 | modern | 19 | #36,011 |
| 2004 | modern | 18 | #36,245 |
| 2005 | modern | 16 | #36,530 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 15 | #36,843 |
| 2009 | modern | 14 | #37,041 |
| 2010 | modern | 16 | #36,937 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 21 | #36,490 |
| 2013 | modern | 22 | #36,477 |
| 2014 | modern | 22 | #36,496 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 22 | #36,533 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Newcastle All Saints, Gretton, Market Bosworth (Market Bosworth), Shackerstone, Congerston, Nailstone and Chester-le-Street (Harraton), Washington (Usworth and North Biddick ). 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 | Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Newcastle All Saints | Northumberland |
| 3 | Gretton | Rutland |
| 4 | Market Bosworth (Market Bosworth), Shackerstone, Congerston, Nailstone | Leicestershire |
| 5 | Chester-le-Street (Harraton), Washington (Usworth and North Biddick ) | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Latimore 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 Latimore, 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 Latimore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Latimore 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, Latimore 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 Latimore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Latimore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Latimore has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "laet" meaning late, and "mor" meaning moor or marsh, suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a marshy area or arrived late to a settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lattemor." This record indicates that the name was already established in certain regions of England by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Latemor" and "Lattimer" began to appear in various historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.
One notable historical figure with the surname Latimore was Sir John Latimore, a prominent English lawyer and judge who lived from 1349 to 1413. He served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Henry IV.
Another individual of note was Thomas Latimore, born in 1567 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a Puritan preacher and author, known for his religious writings and sermons in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Latimore family had established a presence in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Lancashire.
One of the most famous bearers of the Latimore name was the English poet and playwright Robert Latimore, born in 1742 in Derbyshire. He gained recognition for his satirical works and contributions to the literary scene of the late 18th century.
Another notable figure was Captain William Latimore, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1776 in Dorset, he was commended for his bravery and leadership in several naval battles against the French fleet.
Throughout its history, the surname Latimore has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Latimer in Buckinghamshire and Lattimer in Lancashire, further highlighting its geographic origins and connections.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Latimore 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. Northamptonshire leads with 9 Latimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.81x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 9 | 21.81x |
| Yorkshire | 9 | 2.07x |
| Cambridgeshire | 6 | 21.59x |
| Gloucestershire | 5 | 5.81x |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5.70x |
| Westmorland | 3 | 31.12x |
| Durham | 2 | 1.53x |
| Northumberland | 2 | 3.06x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 3.04x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.03x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 2.01x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.19x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 2.06x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wortley In Bramley in Yorkshire leads with 7 Latimores recorded in 1881 and an index of 203.49x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wortley In Bramley | 7 | 203.49x |
| Burton Latimer | 5 | 2000.00x |
| Gloucester Barton St Mary | 3 | 191.08x |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | 3 | 1153.85x |
| Thorney | 3 | 967.74x |
| Clifton | 2 | 45.98x |
| Corby | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Gretton | 2 | 1538.46x |
| Stamford St John | 2 | 2222.22x |
| Wisbech St Peter | 2 | 143.88x |
| Yarm | 2 | 909.09x |
| Dukinfield | 1 | 22.32x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 22.47x |
| Hedleyhope | 1 | 434.78x |
| Hugglescote | 1 | 138.89x |
| Longbenton | 1 | 36.10x |
| Morpeth | 1 | 129.87x |
| St Clement | 1 | 192.31x |
| Stamford St Mary | 1 | 714.29x |
| Stranton | 1 | 22.78x |
| Wallingford St Leonard | 1 | 666.67x |
| West Derby | 1 | 6.57x |
| Whittlesey St Mary St | 1 | 103.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Latimore 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 Latimore surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Latimore surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 22 in 2016. That gives Latimore a modern rank of #36,533.
Derived from a place name meaning "beggar's moor" or "robber's moor" in Old English.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Latimore 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.