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UK surname

Lutman

A surname likely derived from "Lutte," meaning wrestler or athletic person.

In the 1881 census there were 174 people recorded with the Lutman surname, ranking it #14,042 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 183, ranked #20,813, down from #14,042 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, London parishes and Southwick, Farlington, Wymering, Widley, Boarhunt. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gloucester, Eastleigh and Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lutman is 250 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5.2%.

1881 census count

174

Ranked #14,042

Modern count

183

2016, ranked #20,813

Peak year

1911

250 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lutman had 174 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,042 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016, ranked #20,813.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 250 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Lutman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lutman surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Lutman 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 117 #15,456
1861 historical 110 #19,562
1881 historical 174 #14,042
1891 historical 209 #14,459
1901 historical 217 #14,381
1911 historical 250 #12,918
1997 modern 219 #16,666
1998 modern 232 #16,508
1999 modern 231 #16,646
2000 modern 214 #17,457
2001 modern 207 #17,573
2002 modern 204 #18,062
2003 modern 202 #18,032
2004 modern 194 #18,566
2005 modern 192 #18,640
2006 modern 199 #18,357
2007 modern 193 #18,923
2008 modern 187 #19,465
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 195 #19,762
2011 modern 187 #20,132
2012 modern 173 #21,135
2013 modern 175 #21,320
2014 modern 184 #20,809
2015 modern 189 #20,345
2016 modern 183 #20,813

Geography

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Where Lutmans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, London parishes, Southwick, Farlington, Wymering, Widley, Boarhunt and Sunninghill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gloucester, Eastleigh, Swindon, Richmondshire and Mid Sussex. 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 Prestbury Cheshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Southwick, Farlington, Wymering, Widley, Boarhunt Hampshire
5 Sunninghill Berkshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gloucester 007 Gloucester
2 Eastleigh 008 Eastleigh
3 Swindon 001 Swindon
4 Richmondshire 002 Richmondshire
5 Mid Sussex 004 Mid Sussex

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lutman

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lutman

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lutman 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

Lutman is most concentrated in decile 6 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.

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lutman 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.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Lutman

The surname Lutman originates from England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "luth" meaning "loud" and "mann" meaning "man," thus referring to a loud or boisterous individual.

One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1195, which mention a William Luteman. Another early record is the Assize Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1260, which list a Robert Luteman.

The name appears to have been concentrated in the East Anglian region of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It is possible that the name originated from a place name, as there are villages called Lutton in both Lincolnshire and Huntingdonshire.

In the 14th century, the surname was also recorded with various spellings, such as Louteman, Lowteman, and Lutteman, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Lutman include:

1. John Lutman (c. 1550 - 1609), an English composer and organist who served at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. 2. Thomas Lutman (c. 1590 - 1664), an English clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on the Book of Revelation. 3. William Lutman (1737 - 1811), a British Army officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. 4. Edward Lutman (1807 - 1869), an English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Oxfordshire. 5. Henry Lutman (1856 - 1943), a British painter and illustrator known for his landscape and genre scenes.

While the name may have evolved from regional variations and spellings over time, its roots can be traced back to the Old English language, reflecting the rich history and diversity of English surnames.

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1881 census detail

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Lutman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lutman 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. Hampshire leads with 57 Lutmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.38x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 57 16.38x
Middlesex 30 1.77x
Berkshire 17 13.34x
Buckinghamshire 13 12.67x
Surrey 13 1.57x
Yorkshire 11 0.65x
Cheshire 8 2.14x
Worcestershire 6 2.71x
Gloucestershire 5 1.50x
Sussex 5 1.75x
Kent 3 0.52x
Devon 2 0.57x
Derbyshire 1 0.38x
Hertfordshire 1 0.85x
Monmouthshire 1 0.82x
Norfolk 1 0.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Fulham London in Middlesex leads with 17 Lutmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 69.05x.

Place Total Index
Fulham London 17 69.05x
Sunninghill 17 960.45x
Portsea 16 23.47x
Boarhunt 8 4705.88x
Wickham 8 1250.00x
Bollington In 7 210.21x
Droxford 7 526.32x
Bledlow 6 967.74x
Hammersmith London 6 14.35x
Kings Norton 6 30.18x
Soberton 6 937.50x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 5 31.91x
Dorsington 5 10000.00x
Lewes St John 5 1562.50x
Rotherham 5 52.74x
Alverstoke 4 31.77x
Carshalton 4 126.58x
Wavendon 4 701.75x
Kensington London 3 3.18x
Thursley 3 508.47x
Titchfield 3 114.50x
Westminster St John 3 14.51x
Camberwell 2 1.84x
Croydon 2 4.36x
Deptford St Paul 2 4.48x
Exeter Heavitree 2 76.05x
Fareham 2 47.85x
Wycombe 2 26.14x
Blakeney 1 212.77x
Bromley 1 11.33x
Chinley Bugsworth 1 142.86x
Hertford St John 1 57.47x
Penge 1 9.23x
Ryde 1 13.39x
Sheffield 1 1.87x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 2.93x
St Marylebone London 1 1.10x
St Woollos 1 7.30x
Stockport 1 5.19x
Waterloo 1 714.29x
Wing 1 105.26x
Wymering 1 175.44x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 14
James 9
William 9
Henry 8
George 7
Charles 6
Alfred 3
Walter 3
Albert 2
Arthur 2
Emanuel 2
Joseph 2
Stephen 2
Thomas 2
Benjamin 1
Ebenezer 1
Edward 1
Edwd. 1
Edwin 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Gilbert 1
Hampden 1
Harry 1
Johnnie 1
Julius 1
Mark 1
Oliver 1
Peter 1
Richard 1
Theodore 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Lutman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lutman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 174 people were recorded with the Lutman surname. That placed it at #14,042 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lutman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016. That gives Lutman a modern rank of #20,813.

What does the Lutman surname mean?

A surname likely derived from "Lutte," meaning wrestler or athletic person.

What does the Lutman map show?

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