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UK surname

Lintott

A variant spelling of the Old English locational surname from Lin Tuit or Line Tuit, a place in Normandy, France.

In the 1881 census there were 466 people recorded with the Lintott surname, ranking it #7,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 643, ranked #8,243, down from #7,133 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Godalming, London parishes and Stedham, Iping, Trotton, Chithurst. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Hampshire, Woking and Waverley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lintott is 762 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.0%.

1881 census count

466

Ranked #7,133

Modern count

643

2016, ranked #8,243

Peak year

1911

762 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lintott had 466 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,133 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 643 in 2016, ranked #8,243.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 762 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lintott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lintott surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lintott 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 269 #8,303
1861 historical 281 #8,921
1881 historical 466 #7,133
1891 historical 584 #6,539
1901 historical 732 #6,045
1911 historical 762 #5,675
1997 modern 648 #7,671
1998 modern 683 #7,621
1999 modern 680 #7,684
2000 modern 712 #7,401
2001 modern 672 #7,595
2002 modern 694 #7,564
2003 modern 682 #7,548
2004 modern 675 #7,621
2005 modern 642 #7,841
2006 modern 631 #7,983
2007 modern 634 #8,028
2008 modern 644 #7,967
2009 modern 645 #8,129
2010 modern 633 #8,427
2011 modern 634 #8,320
2012 modern 618 #8,395
2013 modern 639 #8,319
2014 modern 645 #8,316
2015 modern 651 #8,187
2016 modern 643 #8,243

Geography

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Where Lintotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Godalming, London parishes, Stedham, Iping, Trotton, Chithurst, Chiddingfold, Haslemere and Brighton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Hampshire, Woking, Waverley and Chichester. 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 Godalming Surrey
2 London parishes London 3
3 Stedham, Iping, Trotton, Chithurst Sussex
4 Chiddingfold, Haslemere Surrey
5 Brighton Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Hampshire 010 East Hampshire
2 Woking 011 Woking
3 Waverley 015 Waverley
4 Chichester 003 Chichester
5 Waverley 013 Waverley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lintott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lintott

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lintott, 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 Lintott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lintott 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Lintott is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Lintott 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

Lintott falls in decile 10 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lintott 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 Lintott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lintott

The surname Lintott originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lin" meaning flax and "tun" meaning an enclosure or farmstead, suggesting that the name was originally associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or processing of flax.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where a person named Lintot was listed as a landowner. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also mention a Robert Lintot from Norfolk, indicating the name's presence in that region during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Lintott family established a stronghold in the village of Lintot, located in the county of Essex. This village likely took its name from the family, further cementing their connection to the area. The surname underwent various spelling variations over the centuries, including Lyntot, Lyntott, and Lintott.

Notable individuals bearing the Lintott surname throughout history include:

1. Sir John Lintott (1563-1638), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Colchester in 1597 and 1604. 2. Reverend William Lintott (1675-1752), an English clergyman and author known for his work on the Greek and Latin classics. 3. Humphrey Lintott (1675-1715), an English bookseller and publisher who operated a renowned bookshop in London during the early 18th century. 4. Bernard Lintott (1915-1998), a British actor and playwright who appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career. 5. Susan Lintott (born 1959), a Canadian author and academic known for her works on ancient Roman history and culture.

While the Lintott surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old English words that gave rise to this distinctive family name, reflecting the historical significance and cultural heritage associated with it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lintott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lintott 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. Sussex leads with 156 Lintotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.44x.

County Total Index
Sussex 156 20.44x
Surrey 124 5.62x
Hampshire 64 6.90x
Middlesex 48 1.06x
Kent 25 1.62x
Essex 12 1.34x
Yorkshire 7 0.16x
Herefordshire 5 2.69x
Norfolk 4 0.57x
Buckinghamshire 3 1.10x
Devon 3 0.32x
Northumberland 3 0.45x
Anglesey 2 2.49x
Hertfordshire 2 0.64x
Renfrewshire 2 0.57x
Warwickshire 2 0.18x
Berkshire 1 0.29x
Lancashire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 33 Lintotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.43x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 33 21.43x
Chiddingfold 28 1352.66x
Liss 24 1269.84x
Godalming 23 165.71x
Horsham 20 134.95x
Stanwell 16 477.61x
Rogate 13 849.67x
Stedham 13 1547.62x
Bramley 11 567.01x
Woolwich 11 19.28x
East Meon 9 371.90x
Preston 9 67.52x
West Ham 9 4.56x
Aldingbourn 8 695.65x
Binsted 8 225.99x
Newington 8 4.78x
St Pancras London 8 2.20x
Wonersh 8 290.91x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 7 16.75x
Croydon 7 5.72x
Funtington 6 348.84x
Pyecombe 6 1132.08x
St George Hanover Square 6 7.52x
Bermondsey 5 3.71x
Billingshurst 5 200.00x
Dunkirk 5 434.78x
Farringdon 5 549.45x
Harting 5 252.53x
Holmer 5 149.70x
Lewes St John 5 588.24x
Oving 5 193.80x
Portsea 5 2.75x
Stoke 5 48.03x
Wimbledon 5 20.19x
Frensham 4 123.46x
Hackney London 4 1.58x
Iping 4 493.83x
Rotherhithe 4 7.15x
Watton 4 182.65x
Withyam 4 122.32x
Dartford 3 19.00x
Elswick 3 5.58x
Havant 3 63.83x
Kensington London 3 1.19x
Lambeth 3 0.76x
Leyton Low 3 16.52x
Lower Beeding 3 147.78x
Tavistock 3 27.96x
Upton Cum Chalvey 3 27.52x
Alton 2 28.61x
Ashington 2 500.00x
Battle 2 38.84x
Beckenham 2 9.91x
Beddington 2 23.45x
Birmingham 2 0.53x
Guildford St Mary 2 73.80x
Hambledon 2 63.90x
Hove 2 5.97x
Llandegfan 2 122.70x
North Chapel 2 162.60x
Richmond 2 6.47x
St Faith Under St Pauls 2 555.56x
Stoke Newington London 2 5.67x
Subdeanary 2 97.56x
Warblington 2 54.35x
West Greenock 2 3.18x
West Worldham 2 1666.67x
Westminster St Margaret 2 9.16x
Battersea 1 0.60x
Clewer 1 7.18x
Cobham 1 27.62x
Greenwich 1 1.39x
Lewisham 1 1.21x
Paddington London 1 0.60x
Penge 1 3.46x
Slaugham 1 40.49x
St Thomas Winchester 1 15.27x
Subdeanery 1 17.27x
Sunbury 1 18.38x
Westhampnett 1 123.46x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 30
Sarah 14
Eliza 13
Emily 13
Alice 12
Elizabeth 12
Ellen 9
Emma 8
Fanny 8
Ann 7
Annie 7
Charlotte 6
Edith 6
Jessie 6
Jane 5
Louisa 5
Harriet 4
Kate 4
Anne 3
Harriett 3
Susan 3
Amelia 2
Frances 2
Grace 2
Lucy 2
Lydia 2
Margaret 2
Maria 2
Minnie 2
Rose 2
Rosina 2
Amy 1
Anna 1
Betsey 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Chartte. 1
Dorcas 1
Ethel 1
Ethelburga 1
Evelyn 1
Georgiana 1
Georgina 1
Gertrude 1
Julia 1
Louise 1
Lousie 1
Mable 1
Marcia 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 34
George 22
James 21
Henry 20
John 18
Charles 15
Edward 10
Thomas 9
Alfred 7
Frederick 7
Arthur 6
Ernest 4
Harry 4
Robert 4
Frank 3
Leonard 3
Richard 3
Fredrick 2
Herbert 2
Lewis 2
Victor 2
Adam 1
Albert 1
Archibald 1
Augustus 1
Bernard 1
Charley 1
Chas.Edwin 1
Edgar 1
Edwin 1
Eli 1
Fredk. 1
Harold 1
Hori 1
Israil 1
Jas.N. 1
Jhos.J. 1
Jno. 1
Jos. 1
Lionel 1
Nathaniel 1
Nicholas 1
Percival 1
Reginald 1
Samuel 1
Stephen 1
Sydney 1
Walter 1
Willm. 1
Wills 1

FAQ

Lintott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lintott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 466 people were recorded with the Lintott surname. That placed it at #7,133 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lintott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 643 in 2016. That gives Lintott a modern rank of #8,243.

What does the Lintott surname mean?

A variant spelling of the Old English locational surname from Lin Tuit or Line Tuit, a place in Normandy, France.

What does the Lintott map show?

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