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UK surname

Lynott

Topographic surname referring to a small wooded area or glen.

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Lynott surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 171, ranked #21,726, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blaenau Gwent, Coventry and Leuchars and Guardbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lynott is 196 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 584.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2009

196 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lynott had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 29 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Lynott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lynott surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lynott 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 15 #30,614
1861 historical 28 #30,405
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 170 #19,505
1998 modern 167 #20,258
1999 modern 169 #20,233
2000 modern 165 #20,501
2001 modern 158 #20,788
2002 modern 174 #19,971
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 180 #19,395
2006 modern 187 #19,079
2007 modern 186 #19,337
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 196 #19,274
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 187 #20,132
2012 modern 182 #20,440
2013 modern 185 #20,575
2014 modern 181 #21,033
2015 modern 173 #21,542
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Lynotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Blaenau Gwent, Coventry, Leuchars and Guardbridge and Liverpool. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Blaenau Gwent 007 Blaenau Gwent
2 Blaenau Gwent 004 Blaenau Gwent
3 Coventry 007 Coventry
4 Leuchars and Guardbridge Fife
5 Liverpool 001 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lynott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lynott

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Lynott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Lynott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Lynott is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lynott is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Lynott falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lynott 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Lynott

The surname Lynott originates from Ireland, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "loingsioch" or "loingseach," meaning a sailor or mariner, suggesting that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in seafaring professions.

The name is also associated with the Irish county of Westmeath, particularly the town of Athlone, where it is believed to have first emerged. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Irish annals and genealogical records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest documented references to the Lynott surname appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions a "Muircheartach Ua Loingsigh" in the year 1235. This individual was likely a member of the Uí Loingsigh family, which was prominent in the Athlone area during that time.

In the 16th century, the surname Lynott was also found in various English and Irish records, often appearing with variations in spelling, such as Lyngett, Lynget, and Lynghett. These variations reflect the evolving nature of surnames during that period.

Notable individuals with the Lynott surname throughout history include:

1. Thomas Lynott (c. 1650-1725), an Irish soldier who served in the Jacobite army during the Williamite War in Ireland. 2. William Lynott (1765-1828), an Irish-born American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. 3. Philip Michael Lynott (1949-1986), an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Thin Lizzy. 4. Nellie Lynott (1860-1945), an Irish-American labor organizer and activist, who played a prominent role in the Lawrence Textile Strike of 1912. 5. Michael Lynott (1939-2020), an Irish actor and playwright, known for his work in both theater and television.

While the Lynott surname has its origins in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Irish emigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lynott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lynott 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. Lancashire leads with 25 Lynotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.65x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 25 8.65x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wigan in Lancashire leads with 9 Lynotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 222.77x.

Place Total Index
Wigan 9 222.77x
Everton 5 54.29x
Kirkdale 5 102.88x
Farnworth 4 231.21x
Liverpool 2 11.39x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Ann 2
Bridget 2
Catherine 2
Annie 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Nicholas 2
William 2
Edward 1
James 1
Michael 1
Peter 1

FAQ

Lynott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lynott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Lynott surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lynott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Lynott a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Lynott surname mean?

Topographic surname referring to a small wooded area or glen.

What does the Lynott map show?

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