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UK surname

Lippiatt

Locational surname deriving from a place named Lippiatt in Yorkshire.

In the 1881 census there were 239 people recorded with the Lippiatt surname, ranking it #11,446 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 437, ranked #11,045, up from #11,446 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Almondsbury, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Caerphilly, South Gloucestershire and Broxtowe.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lippiatt is 512 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 82.8%.

1881 census count

239

Ranked #11,446

Modern count

437

2016, ranked #11,045

Peak year

1999

512 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lippiatt had 239 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,446 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 437 in 2016, ranked #11,045.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 380 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Lippiatt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lippiatt surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lippiatt 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 128 #14,474
1861 historical 86 #22,810
1881 historical 239 #11,446
1891 historical 280 #11,665
1901 historical 362 #10,173
1911 historical 380 #9,655
1997 modern 483 #9,549
1998 modern 470 #10,066
1999 modern 512 #9,490
2000 modern 490 #9,772
2001 modern 472 #9,873
2002 modern 490 #9,771
2003 modern 462 #10,045
2004 modern 457 #10,168
2005 modern 449 #10,230
2006 modern 434 #10,543
2007 modern 437 #10,578
2008 modern 433 #10,776
2009 modern 442 #10,844
2010 modern 452 #10,880
2011 modern 449 #10,807
2012 modern 445 #10,753
2013 modern 457 #10,705
2014 modern 450 #10,902
2015 modern 445 #10,921
2016 modern 437 #11,045

Geography

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Where Lippiatts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Almondsbury, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes, Camerton, Dunkerton and Thornbury, Rockhampton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Caerphilly, South Gloucestershire, Broxtowe and North Somerset. 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 Almondsbury Gloucestershire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Camerton, Dunkerton Somerset
5 Thornbury, Rockhampton Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Caerphilly 002 Caerphilly
2 South Gloucestershire 011 South Gloucestershire
3 Broxtowe 002 Broxtowe
4 North Somerset 008 North Somerset
5 South Gloucestershire 018 South Gloucestershire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lippiatt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lippiatt

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lippiatt, 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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Lippiatt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Lippiatt household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Lippiatt is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lippiatt is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Lippiatt falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Lippiatt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lippiatt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lippiatt

The surname Lippiatt is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "lēap" meaning "leap" and "geat" meaning "gate." It is believed to have originated in the county of Somerset, England, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known records of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Lepegate." This document was a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings such as "Leppegat," "Leppegate," and "Lypyate." It is believed that these variations were influenced by the local dialects and pronunciation in different regions of England.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Sir William Leppegate, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was born in 1390 and died in 1458.

Another notable figure was John Lippiatt (1515-1578), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the surname underwent further changes, with spellings such as "Lippiate" and "Lippyatt" appearing in parish records. One prominent individual from this era was Thomas Lippiate (1629-1692), a theologian and author who wrote several religious works.

During the 18th century, the spelling "Lippiatt" became more standardized. A notable bearer of the name was Sir John Lippiatt (1718-1789), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset.

In the 19th century, the name was also found in various parts of England, with bearers such as William Lippiatt (1812-1890), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Gloucestershire.

Throughout its history, the surname Lippiatt has been associated with various occupations, from knights and merchants to clergymen and landowners. Despite its relatively low frequency, the name has persisted and is still found in various parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lippiatt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lippiatt 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. Gloucestershire leads with 93 Lippiatts recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.42x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 93 20.42x
Somerset 71 19.00x
Middlesex 26 1.12x
Monmouthshire 21 12.51x
Durham 11 1.59x
Herefordshire 5 5.25x
Warwickshire 5 0.85x
Lancashire 3 0.11x
Glamorgan 2 0.49x
Devon 1 0.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Almondsbury in Gloucestershire leads with 35 Lippiatts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2011.49x.

Place Total Index
Almondsbury 35 2011.49x
Camerton 12 1100.92x
Clutton 12 1481.48x
Crook Billy Row 11 124.29x
Dunkerton 10 1234.57x
Henbury 10 450.45x
Acton 8 58.78x
Hammersmith London 8 13.99x
Newport 8 99.88x
Alveston 7 1076.92x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 7 16.33x
Wellow 7 636.36x
Westbury On Trym 7 45.37x
Islington London 6 2.67x
Bedminster 5 14.24x
Farmborough 5 746.27x
Hill 5 3125.00x
Leamington Priors 5 34.70x
Olveston 5 390.63x
St Woollos 5 26.70x
Upper Llanvrechva 5 191.57x
Upton Bishop 5 892.86x
Bristol St Paul In 4 32.98x
Clevedon 4 102.83x
Clifton 4 17.38x
Blackley 3 62.11x
Bristol St George 3 14.25x
Lyncombe Widcombe 3 30.67x
Nailsea 3 202.70x
St Marylebone London 3 2.42x
Thornbury 3 96.46x
Walcot 3 15.08x
Cardiff St Mary 2 8.98x
Frome 2 22.37x
Horfield 2 43.67x
Midsomer Norton 2 56.82x
Risca 2 63.29x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 6.59x
Cameley 1 238.10x
Crowan 1 588.24x
Freshford 1 312.50x
Llanhilleth 1 90.91x
St Clement Danes London 1 20.83x
Tormoham 1 4.89x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 7
Elizabeth 7
Mary 7
Emily 6
Hannah 6
Jane 6
Sarah 6
Ada 5
Eliza 5
Annie 4
Ellen 3
Kate 3
Ann 2
Charlotte 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Lucy 2
Mabel 2
Martha 2
Minnie 2
Anne 1
Bertha 1
Caroline 1
Cecilia 1
Celia 1
Charlott 1
E. 1
Eleanor 1
Elioner 1
Elizth.M. 1
Elizth.Y. 1
Ellenor 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Geraldine 1
Harriet 1
Helen 1
Hester 1
Jemima 1
Jessie 1
Judith 1
Julia 1
Lavinia 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Maud 1
Rosina 1
Ruth 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 16
Charles 10
Joseph 10
George 9
Henry 6
Alfred 5
John 5
Edwin 4
James 4
Edward 3
Frederick 3
Herbert 3
Jacob 3
Oliver 3
Wm. 3
Albert 2
Arthur 2
Harry 2
Robert 2
Thomas 2
Tom 2
Walter 2
Ada 1
Ann 1
Christopher 1
Daniel 1
Eli 1
Erbie 1
Ernest 1
F.C.W. 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Gerald 1
Jas.H.H. 1
Jessey 1
Job 1
Kelly 1
Lionel 1
Nicholas 1
Rabben 1
Saml. 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Lippiatt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lippiatt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 239 people were recorded with the Lippiatt surname. That placed it at #11,446 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lippiatt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 437 in 2016. That gives Lippiatt a modern rank of #11,045.

What does the Lippiatt surname mean?

Locational surname deriving from a place named Lippiatt in Yorkshire.

What does the Lippiatt map show?

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