UK surname
From a long, enclosed valley or area of terrain.
In the 1881 census there were 90 people recorded with the Longbotham surname, ranking it #20,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 40, ranked #35,434, down from #20,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Halifax and Middleham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Longbotham is 101 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 55.6%.
1881 census count
90
Ranked #20,965
Modern count
40
2016, ranked #35,434
Peak year
1901
101 bearers
Map years
1
1901 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Longbotham surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Longbotham surname density by area, 1901 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 | 91 | #18,187 |
| 1861 | historical | 65 | #25,618 |
| 1881 | historical | 90 | #20,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 86 | #25,951 |
| 1901 | historical | 101 | #22,726 |
| 1911 | historical | 80 | #24,821 |
| 1997 | modern | 56 | #32,004 |
| 1998 | modern | 58 | #32,138 |
| 1999 | modern | 56 | #32,461 |
| 2000 | modern | 51 | #32,999 |
| 2001 | modern | 49 | #33,048 |
| 2002 | modern | 51 | #33,193 |
| 2003 | modern | 56 | #32,797 |
| 2004 | modern | 55 | #33,154 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 49 | #34,152 |
| 2007 | modern | 46 | #34,634 |
| 2008 | modern | 44 | #34,865 |
| 2009 | modern | 45 | #34,972 |
| 2010 | modern | 47 | #35,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 37 | #35,531 |
| 2013 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
| 2014 | modern | 36 | #35,662 |
| 2015 | modern | 38 | #35,526 |
| 2016 | modern | 40 | #35,434 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Halifax, Middleham, London parishes and St Werburgh. 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 | Halifax | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Middleham | Yorkshire, North Riding |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St Werburgh | Derbyshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Longbotham 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 Longbotham, 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 Longbotham surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Longbotham 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, Longbotham 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 Longbotham is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Longbotham, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Longbotham is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that referred to a "long valley" or "long bottom."
One of the earliest references to the Longbotham name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, which mention a Robert de Longbotham. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 14th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling began to appear in historical records, such as Longbottom, Longbotham, and Longbothom. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices of the time.
The Longbotham surname is closely associated with the village of Longbottom, situated in the West Riding of Yorkshire. This place name, recorded as early as the 13th century, is believed to be the original source of the surname.
Notable individuals bearing the Longbotham surname throughout history include:
1. John Longbotham (c. 1550 - 1624), an English clergyman and author from Yorkshire. 2. William Longbotham (1739 - 1802), a British engineer and inventor credited with developing an early atmospheric railway system. 3. Elizabeth Longbotham (1768 - 1835), a pioneering English educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in Lancashire. 4. Samuel Longbotham (1819 - 1892), a prominent industrialist and textile manufacturer from Yorkshire. 5. Mary Longbotham (1865 - 1932), a British suffragette and activist for women's rights, active in the early 20th century.
While the Longbotham surname has its roots in northern England, over the centuries, it has spread to various other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as families migrated and established new branches.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Longbotham 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. Yorkshire leads with 29 Longbothams recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.33x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 29 | 3.33x |
| Lancashire | 28 | 2.69x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 0.80x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.64x |
| Derbyshire | 5 | 3.64x |
| Durham | 5 | 1.91x |
| Kent | 5 | 1.67x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 1.74x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.52x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Middlesbrough in Yorkshire leads with 9 Longbothams recorded in 1881 and an index of 79.44x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9 | 79.44x |
| Islington London | 7 | 8.23x |
| Salford | 7 | 22.85x |
| Alverthorpe Cum Thornes | 6 | 189.87x |
| Orrell | 6 | 461.54x |
| Derby St Werburgh | 5 | 62.97x |
| Leeds | 5 | 10.18x |
| New Malton | 5 | 480.77x |
| Battersea | 4 | 12.38x |
| Middleham | 4 | 1600.00x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 3 | 18.51x |
| Cheetham | 3 | 38.61x |
| Herne | 3 | 225.56x |
| Manchester | 3 | 6.40x |
| Todmorden Walsden | 3 | 107.53x |
| Chester Le Street | 2 | 99.50x |
| Darlington | 2 | 19.84x |
| Hulme | 2 | 9.20x |
| Layton With Warbreck | 2 | 52.36x |
| Newington | 2 | 6.17x |
| Pemberton | 2 | 48.19x |
| Whitstable | 2 | 136.05x |
| Congleton | 1 | 29.85x |
| Esh | 1 | 52.63x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 5.66x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Longbotham 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 Longbotham surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 90 people were recorded with the Longbotham surname. That placed it at #20,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 40 in 2016. That gives Longbotham a modern rank of #35,434.
From a long, enclosed valley or area of terrain.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Longbotham 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.