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UK surname

Lovibond

In the 1881 census there were 158 people recorded with the Lovibond surname, ranking it #14,989 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 75, ranked #33,377, down from #14,989 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, London parishes and Middlezoy, Weston Zoyland, Woolavington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lovibond is 158 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 52.5%.

1881 census count

158

Ranked #14,989

Modern count

75

2016, ranked #33,377

Peak year

1881

158 bearers

Map years

4

1881 to 1911

Key insights

  • Lovibond had 158 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,989 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 75 in 2016, ranked #33,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 158 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Lovibond surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lovibond surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lovibond 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 62 #22,232
1861 historical 91 #22,206
1881 historical 158 #14,989
1891 historical 150 #18,328
1901 historical 154 #17,775
1911 historical 130 #19,504
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 94 #28,573
2001 modern 93 #28,382
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 87 #30,292
2007 modern 91 #30,061
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 76 #32,635
2010 modern 76 #33,009
2011 modern 76 #32,989
2012 modern 77 #33,124
2013 modern 76 #33,329
2014 modern 77 #33,336
2015 modern 76 #33,351
2016 modern 75 #33,377

Geography

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Where Lovibonds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, London parishes, Middlezoy, Weston Zoyland, Woolavington, Othery, Lyng and Chedzoy. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Greenwich London (South Districts)
2 London parishes London 3
3 Middlezoy, Weston Zoyland, Woolavington Somerset
4 Othery, Lyng Somerset
5 Chedzoy Somerset

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lovibond

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lovibond

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Lovibond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lovibond household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Lovibond 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lovibond is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Lovibond families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lovibond 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. Somerset leads with 98 Lovibonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 39.51x.

County Total Index
Somerset 98 39.51x
Middlesex 27 1.75x
Kent 22 4.18x
Wiltshire 5 3.67x
Dorset 2 1.98x
Glamorgan 2 0.75x
Gloucestershire 1 0.33x
Surrey 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bridgewater in Somerset leads with 21 Lovibonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 312.04x.

Place Total Index
Bridgewater 21 312.04x
Othery 12 4000.00x
Chelsea London 11 23.69x
Deptford St Paul 11 27.13x
Chedzoy 10 5263.16x
Wedmore 10 621.12x
Fulham London 8 35.79x
Greenwich 8 32.61x
Middlezoy 7 2333.33x
St Pancras London 7 5.64x
Charlinch 6 6000.00x
Stoke St Mary 6 5000.00x
Uphill 6 1764.71x
Salisbury St Martin 5 352.11x
East Chinnock 4 1290.32x
Yeovil 4 79.37x
Farnborough 3 389.61x
Moorlinch 3 2307.69x
Weston Super Mare 3 47.92x
Cardiff St Mary 2 13.53x
North Curry 2 238.10x
Sturminster 2 204.08x
Burnham 1 52.91x
Camberwell 1 1.02x
Clifton 1 6.54x
Edmonton 1 8.05x
Ilminster 1 57.80x
Taunton St James 1 27.62x
Wilton 1 153.85x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ellen 6
Mary 6
Charlotte 5
Alice 4
Annie 3
Edith 3
Emma 3
Florence 3
Anna 2
Catherine 2
Clara 2
Eleanor 2
Eliza 2
Elizabeth 2
Fanny 2
Mena 2
Susan 2
Aenath 1
Amelia 1
Amilie 1
Amy 1
B.D. 1
Beatrice 1
Bessie 1
Constance 1
E.A.H. 1
E.E. 1
E.H. 1
Emily 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Grace 1
Hanny 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Irene 1
Jane 1
Laura 1
Lillie 1
Louisa 1
M.E.H. 1
Martha 1
May 1
Minerva 1
Minnie 1
Octavia 1
Phillis 1
Prudence 1
Rhoda 1
Susana 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 13
John 7
Alfred 6
Joseph 6
Charles 4
Henry 4
Edward 3
Frederick 2
James 2
Matthew 2
Thomas 2
Walter 2
William 2
Albert 1
Francis 1
H.J. 1
Harold 1
Louis 1
Mark 1
R.F. 1
R.M. 1
Richard 1
Sidney 1
Valentine 1
W.O. 1
Wallace 1

FAQ

Lovibond surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lovibond surname in 1881?

In 1881, 158 people were recorded with the Lovibond surname. That placed it at #14,989 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lovibond surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 75 in 2016. That gives Lovibond a modern rank of #33,377.

What does the Lovibond map show?

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