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UK surname

Lukins

A surname derived from an Old English personal name meaning "dear friend."

In the 1881 census there were 173 people recorded with the Lukins surname, ranking it #14,112 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 398, ranked #11,924, up from #14,112 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Keinton Mansfield and Wedmore. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sedgemoor, Wigan and Mendip.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lukins is 409 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 130.1%.

1881 census count

173

Ranked #14,112

Modern count

398

2016, ranked #11,924

Peak year

2012

409 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lukins had 173 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,112 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016, ranked #11,924.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 324 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Lukins surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lukins surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lukins 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 153 #12,721
1861 historical 159 #14,553
1881 historical 173 #14,112
1891 historical 205 #14,649
1901 historical 277 #12,281
1911 historical 324 #10,814
1997 modern 406 #10,889
1998 modern 395 #11,452
1999 modern 404 #11,361
2000 modern 403 #11,333
2001 modern 391 #11,404
2002 modern 388 #11,689
2003 modern 377 #11,762
2004 modern 397 #11,345
2005 modern 388 #11,437
2006 modern 376 #11,775
2007 modern 381 #11,798
2008 modern 383 #11,876
2009 modern 394 #11,859
2010 modern 405 #11,874
2011 modern 398 #11,907
2012 modern 409 #11,547
2013 modern 402 #11,871
2014 modern 398 #12,048
2015 modern 397 #11,973
2016 modern 398 #11,924

Geography

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Where Lukins' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Keinton Mansfield, Wedmore, Puxton, Congresbury and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sedgemoor, Wigan and Mendip. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Keinton Mansfield Somerset
3 Wedmore Somerset
4 Puxton, Congresbury Somerset
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sedgemoor 001 Sedgemoor
2 Sedgemoor 003 Sedgemoor
3 Wigan 010 Wigan
4 Mendip 011 Mendip
5 Sedgemoor 005 Sedgemoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lukins

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lukins

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Lukins surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Lukins 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lukins 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

Lukins is most concentrated in decile 1 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

Lukins falls in decile 7 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 Lukins 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Lukins

The surname Lukins has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "luc" or "lucc," meaning "lock," and the diminutive suffix "-kin," implying a small or little lock. This name likely referred to someone who lived near a small lock or enclosure, perhaps on a waterway or a gated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lukins can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1202, where a person named William Lukins was mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into names and locations during that era.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Lokyn, Lokkins, and Luckyn, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common at the time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized orthography.

The Lukins name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was John Lukins, a prominent English merchant who lived in the 16th century and was involved in trade with the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

Another notable figure was Sir Lionel Lukins (1592-1668), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the works of Samuel Lukins (1722-1799), a renowned English engraver and printmaker. His intricate engravings and etchings were highly sought after, and he was appointed as an engraver to the Society of Antiquaries in London.

The Lukins name has also been associated with various places and locations in England. For instance, the village of Lukins Bank in Warwickshire is believed to have derived its name from the Lukins family who resided there in the past.

It is important to note that the surname Lukins has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Luckins, Luckings, Lukings, and Lukyn, among others. These variations reflect the evolution of language and regional dialects, as well as the influence of scribes and record-keepers who often interpreted and recorded names based on their own understanding.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lukins families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lukins 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 123 Lukins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.01x.

County Total Index
Somerset 123 44.01x
Glamorgan 13 4.30x
Gloucestershire 13 3.82x
Middlesex 7 0.40x
Channel Islands 5 9.72x
Lincolnshire 5 1.80x
Surrey 5 0.59x
Lancashire 4 0.19x
Worcestershire 2 0.88x
Staffordshire 1 0.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cheddar in Somerset leads with 27 Lukins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1914.89x.

Place Total Index
Cheddar 27 1914.89x
Wedmore 16 879.12x
Keinton Mandeville 10 3125.00x
Bedminster 9 34.27x
Dinnington 9 9000.00x
Roath 9 65.55x
Yeovil 8 140.85x
Rodney Stoke 6 3157.89x
Yatton 6 550.46x
Congresbury 5 704.23x
Horncastle 5 174.22x
Long Ashton 5 359.71x
St Helier 5 29.85x
Filton 4 2222.22x
Seavington St Mary 4 2222.22x
Tottington Lower End 4 40.86x
Banwell 3 294.12x
Bristol St Mary Redcliff 3 96.77x
Croydon 3 6.39x
Easton In Gordano 3 265.49x
Nailsea 3 272.73x
St George Bloomsbury 3 30.12x
Weare 3 769.23x
Clifton 2 11.62x
Hill Moor 2 1000.00x
Newcastle Higher 2 97.56x
Stapleton 2 30.96x
Wells St Cuthbert Out 2 88.89x
Betchworth 1 96.15x
Cardiff St Mary 1 6.01x
Henbury 1 60.24x
Islington London 1 0.59x
Kingstone 1 714.29x
Llanwonno 1 9.21x
Milverton 1 97.09x
Newcastle Under Lyme 1 9.64x
Portbury 1 212.77x
Reigate Borough 1 51.28x
St Pancras London 1 0.72x
Wells St Cuthbert 1 52.36x
Westbury On Trym 1 8.67x
Westminster St John 1 4.73x
Westminster St Margaret 1 11.95x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 10
Mary 9
Elizabeth 8
Ann 5
Eliza 4
Ellen 4
Alice 3
Martha 3
Amelia 2
Caroline 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Ethel 2
Florence 2
Louisa 2
Agnes 1
Albena 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Cecilia 1
Charlott 1
Elizabth. 1
Elizebeth 1
Elizth. 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Georgeina 1
Georgena 1
Harriet 1
Henrietta 1
Hester 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Linian 1
Marian 1
Matilda 1
Noly 1
Olive 1
Rosa 1
Rose 1
Selina 1
Sophia 1
Tamer 1
Therisa 1
Winnifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 12
William 10
John 8
Joseph 5
Thomas 4
Walter 4
Alfred 3
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Albert 2
Earnest 2
Edward 2
Gilbert 2
Henry 2
James 2
A. 1
Adam 1
Alexander 1
Barnard 1
Chas. 1
Chs. 1
Cornelius 1
Edwin 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Jesse 1
Louis 1
Nathaniel 1
Norman 1
Oram 1
Peter 1
Ralph 1
Robert 1
Sandy 1
Tom 1
Wallace 1

FAQ

Lukins surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lukins surname in 1881?

In 1881, 173 people were recorded with the Lukins surname. That placed it at #14,112 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lukins surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016. That gives Lukins a modern rank of #11,924.

What does the Lukins surname mean?

A surname derived from an Old English personal name meaning "dear friend."

What does the Lukins map show?

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