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UK surname

Litterick

In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Litterick surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 150, ranked #23,724, down from #22,357 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Mochrum, Govan Combination and Largs. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Forfar West, Wealden and Springburn.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Litterick is 153 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 89.9%.

1881 census count

79

Ranked #22,357

Modern count

150

2016, ranked #23,724

Peak year

2000

153 bearers

Map years

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1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Litterick had 79 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,357 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016, ranked #23,724.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 113 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Routine Occupations or Retirement.

Litterick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Litterick surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Litterick 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 43 #25,518
1861 historical 42 #28,691
1881 historical 79 #22,357
1891 historical 93 #24,965
1901 historical 113 #21,296
1911 historical 41 #28,802
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 140 #22,615
1999 modern 148 #22,020
2000 modern 153 #21,520
2001 modern 146 #21,857
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 134 #23,260
2004 modern 132 #23,625
2005 modern 130 #23,848
2006 modern 128 #24,267
2007 modern 130 #24,389
2008 modern 135 #24,123
2009 modern 136 #24,485
2010 modern 136 #25,009
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 136 #24,830
2013 modern 148 #23,884
2014 modern 151 #23,745
2015 modern 150 #23,718
2016 modern 150 #23,724

Geography

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Where Littericks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Mochrum, Govan Combination, Largs, Dumfries and Old Luce. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Forfar West, Wealden, Springburn, Mendip and The Grange. 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 Mochrum Wigtown
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Largs Ayr
4 Dumfries Dumfries
5 Old Luce Wigtown

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Forfar West Angus
2 Wealden 007 Wealden
3 Springburn Glasgow City
4 Mendip 007 Mendip
5 The Grange City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Litterick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Litterick

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

Legacy Communities

Group

Routine Occupations or Retirement

Nationally, the Litterick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Routine Occupations or Retirement, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Litterick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are characterised by high proportions of single, often never-married adults of normal retirement age or older, including many that are in the most advanced age groups. Most adults are UK born and live at high residential densities, and many of the children living with parents are in adulthood. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are uncommon, but above average proportions of households include individuals that identify with different ethnic groups. Long-term disability is relatively common, and the dominant accommodation type is flats. Unemployment rates are high, with most of those employed working in routine occupations. Few individuals have high level qualifications. Car ownership is not high.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Litterick is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Litterick is most concentrated in decile 2 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

Litterick 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Litterick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Litterick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Litterick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Litterick 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. Wigtownshire leads with 45 Littericks recorded in 1881 and an index of 439.88x.

County Total Index
Wigtownshire 45 439.88x
Lancashire 14 1.53x
Dumfriesshire 8 47.00x
Ayrshire 7 12.14x
Cumberland 4 6.03x
Kirkcudbrightshire 1 8.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mochrum in Wigtownshire leads with 23 Littericks recorded in 1881 and an index of 3770.49x.

Place Total Index
Mochrum 23 3770.49x
Halliwell 14 420.42x
Dumfries 8 476.19x
Old Luce 8 1230.77x
Largs 7 514.71x
Penninghame 7 673.08x
Caldewgate 4 110.19x
Kirkinner 4 952.38x
Whithorn 2 256.41x
Troqueer 1 68.49x
Wigtown 1 172.41x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Harriet 2
Lydia 2
Alice 1
Betsy 1
Helen 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 1
Edwin 1
Elijah 1
Frederick 1
Harry 1
James 1
John 1
Jonathan 1
Nathan 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Litterick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Litterick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Litterick surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Litterick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016. That gives Litterick a modern rank of #23,724.

What does the Litterick map show?

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