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UK surname

Luckett

An English occupational surname for someone who made or sold locks and keys.

In the 1881 census there were 747 people recorded with the Luckett surname, ranking it #4,919 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,059, ranked #5,514, down from #4,919 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Bampton (Brighthamton, Shifford, Aston and Cote, Bampton, Weald, Chimney), Witney (Lew), Blackbourto and Norton, Hook. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bedford, Vale of White Horse and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Luckett is 1,236 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 41.8%.

1881 census count

747

Ranked #4,919

Modern count

1,059

2016, ranked #5,514

Peak year

2002

1,236 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Luckett had 747 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,919 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,059 in 2016, ranked #5,514.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,125 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Luckett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Luckett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Luckett 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 437 #5,632
1861 historical 472 #5,507
1881 historical 747 #4,919
1891 historical 895 #4,601
1901 historical 1,017 #4,693
1911 historical 1,125 #4,136
1997 modern 1,168 #4,827
1998 modern 1,222 #4,811
1999 modern 1,230 #4,816
2000 modern 1,234 #4,786
2001 modern 1,218 #4,743
2002 modern 1,236 #4,771
2003 modern 1,189 #4,845
2004 modern 1,173 #4,902
2005 modern 1,159 #4,906
2006 modern 1,125 #5,044
2007 modern 1,121 #5,101
2008 modern 1,090 #5,259
2009 modern 1,124 #5,227
2010 modern 1,129 #5,315
2011 modern 1,114 #5,318
2012 modern 1,071 #5,404
2013 modern 1,091 #5,411
2014 modern 1,092 #5,431
2015 modern 1,059 #5,538
2016 modern 1,059 #5,514

Geography

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Where Lucketts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Bampton (Brighthamton, Shifford, Aston and Cote, Bampton, Weald, Chimney), Witney (Lew), Blackbourto and Norton, Hook. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bedford, Vale of White Horse, Sandwell and West Oxfordshire. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Bampton (Brighthamton, Shifford, Aston and Cote, Bampton, Weald, Chimney), Witney (Lew), Blackbourto Oxfordshire
4 Norton, Hook Oxfordshire
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bedford 004 Bedford
2 Vale of White Horse 003 Vale of White Horse
3 Vale of White Horse 007 Vale of White Horse
4 Sandwell 022 Sandwell
5 West Oxfordshire 011 West Oxfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Luckett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Luckett

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Luckett is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Luckett is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Luckett 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Luckett

The surname Luckett has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "loca," meaning a lock or enclosure, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked with locks or enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, where a Robert Locket is mentioned in 1199. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with the surname Luckett, including William Loket and Henry Locket.

During the medieval period, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Locket, Lokette, and Luckett. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. The name was also sometimes associated with certain place names, such as Locket in Gloucestershire or Locket's Green in Hertfordshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Luckett throughout history include John Luckett (c. 1530-1605), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period. Another prominent figure was Samuel Luckett (1738-1825), a British engraver and printmaker known for his intricate engravings of architectural subjects.

In the 18th century, Samuel Luckett (1711-1794) was a respected English lawyer and judge who served as a Baron of the Exchequer. His contemporary, Thomas Luckett (1719-1799), was a renowned English theologian and author who published several works on religious subjects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in America can be traced back to William Luckett, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. Over time, the name spread across various regions of the United States, with notable individuals such as John Luckett (1809-1890), a prominent farmer and landowner in Tennessee.

While the surname Luckett may have originated from humble beginnings, it has evolved to become a respected and established name throughout England, America, and other parts of the world, with a rich history spanning several centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Luckett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Luckett 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. Oxfordshire leads with 174 Lucketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.62x.

County Total Index
Oxfordshire 174 38.62x
Warwickshire 113 6.14x
Middlesex 106 1.45x
Kent 95 3.82x
Gloucestershire 35 2.45x
Hertfordshire 29 5.77x
Buckinghamshire 28 6.35x
Berkshire 27 4.93x
Surrey 25 0.70x
Northamptonshire 17 2.48x
Derbyshire 15 1.31x
Lancashire 14 0.16x
Norfolk 10 0.89x
Staffordshire 10 0.41x
Herefordshire 7 2.34x
Worcestershire 7 0.73x
Yorkshire 7 0.10x
Sussex 6 0.49x
Monmouthshire 4 0.76x
Wiltshire 4 0.62x
Devon 3 0.20x
Durham 3 0.14x
Essex 3 0.21x
Glamorgan 1 0.08x
Hampshire 1 0.07x
Lanarkshire 1 0.04x
Midlothian 1 0.10x
Somerset 1 0.09x
Suffolk 1 0.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston Cote in Oxfordshire leads with 56 Lucketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3146.07x.

Place Total Index
Aston Cote 56 3146.07x
Birmingham 53 8.64x
Aston 35 6.91x
Hook Norton 33 1071.43x
Hammersmith London 32 17.80x
Combe 18 1333.33x
Margate St John Baptist 18 39.49x
St Pancras London 18 3.06x
Plumstead 15 18.08x
Bushey 14 116.96x
Islington London 14 1.98x
Northleach 12 568.72x
Sutton 12 41.32x
Derby St Werburgh 10 15.16x
Wouldham 10 315.46x
Camberwell 9 1.93x
Heigham 9 14.95x
Milton In Milton 9 85.07x
Bodicote 8 465.12x
Heston 8 33.02x
Kislingbury 8 459.77x
Longworth 8 536.91x
Poulton 8 701.75x
Wednesbury 8 13.00x
Abbots Langley 7 93.71x
Blackbourton 7 1320.75x
Brotton 7 74.15x
Langley Marish 7 129.39x
Cowley 6 42.67x
Kennington 6 324.32x
Keymer 6 69.04x
Leysdown 6 1224.49x
Mitcham 6 26.70x
St George Hanover Square 6 4.67x
St Giles In Fields London 6 16.76x
Swanscombe 6 53.67x
Aylesbury 5 25.58x
Bolehall Glascote 5 64.10x
Bray 5 31.08x
Canterbury St Gregory 5 152.44x
Chesham Bois 5 568.18x
Chesterfield 5 11.68x
Childs Wyckham 5 446.43x
Ealing 5 7.67x
Edgbaston 5 8.76x
Leominster 5 40.39x
Nether Heyford 5 246.31x
Newington 5 1.86x
Oxford St Aldate 5 105.49x
Oxford St Clement 5 43.98x
Sittingbourne 5 25.43x
Wallingford All Hallows 5 1190.48x
Watford 5 12.82x
Chelsea London 4 1.82x
Grendon Underwood 4 404.04x
Kings Norton 4 4.68x
Minster Lovell 4 312.50x
Oxford St Ebbe 4 30.17x
Rogerstone 4 123.08x
Shoreditch London 4 1.26x
Stratford On Avon 4 39.18x
Brize Norton 3 156.25x
Chipping Norton 3 28.79x
Goring 3 116.28x
Hennock 3 155.44x
Marsh Gibbon 3 161.29x
Neithrop 3 19.82x
New Windsor 3 16.30x
Old Windsor 3 47.32x
St Marylebone London 3 0.77x
Stockton On Tees 3 2.87x
Swindon 3 5.99x
Witney 3 39.79x
Little Compton 2 160.00x
Liverpool 2 0.38x
Ludgershall 2 190.48x
Mickleton 2 106.38x
Murston 2 90.91x
Ridge 2 198.02x
St Peters 2 17.36x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 54
Thomas 34
George 33
John 32
Charles 20
Henry 16
Frederick 15
James 15
Alfred 13
Edward 10
Albert 8
Arthur 8
Joseph 8
Thos. 8
Walter 7
Harry 6
Richard 6
David 5
Ernest 5
Benjamin 4
Edwin 4
Francis 4
Robert 4
Frank 3
Amos 2
Ben 2
Caleb 2
Cornelius 2
Geo. 2
Guest 2
Herbert 2
Jesse 2
Jno. 2
Stephen 2
Wm. 2
Alf 1
Ambrose 1
Cain 1
Everard 1
Ezra 1
Fred 1
Gaius 1
Jns. 1
Jos. 1
L.W. 1
Leonard 1
Loveden 1
Mark 1
Maurice 1
Oabine 1

FAQ

Luckett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Luckett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 747 people were recorded with the Luckett surname. That placed it at #4,919 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Luckett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,059 in 2016. That gives Luckett a modern rank of #5,514.

What does the Luckett surname mean?

An English occupational surname for someone who made or sold locks and keys.

What does the Luckett map show?

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