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UK surname

Natt

A surname originating from a variant of the word "night".

In the 1881 census there were 67 people recorded with the Natt surname, ranking it #24,104 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 250, ranked #16,792, up from #24,104 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Frindsbury, Cooling, Greenwich and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gravesham, Eastleigh and Warwick.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Natt is 254 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 273.1%.

1881 census count

67

Ranked #24,104

Modern count

250

2016, ranked #16,792

Peak year

2011

254 bearers

Map years

7

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Natt had 67 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,104 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 250 in 2016, ranked #16,792.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 198 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Natt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Natt surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Natt 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 110 #16,093
1861 historical 198 #12,114
1881 historical 67 #24,104
1891 historical 130 #20,173
1901 historical 110 #21,604
1911 historical 80 #24,821
1997 modern 200 #17,618
1998 modern 212 #17,479
1999 modern 213 #17,550
2000 modern 210 #17,670
2001 modern 208 #17,513
2002 modern 226 #16,939
2003 modern 225 #16,808
2004 modern 229 #16,684
2005 modern 221 #17,028
2006 modern 224 #16,990
2007 modern 236 #16,617
2008 modern 243 #16,397
2009 modern 245 #16,646
2010 modern 249 #16,837
2011 modern 254 #16,458
2012 modern 245 #16,745
2013 modern 249 #16,825
2014 modern 248 #16,991
2015 modern 243 #17,141
2016 modern 250 #16,792

Geography

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Where Natts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Frindsbury, Cooling, Greenwich, St Leonard Shoreditch, Gateshead and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gravesham, Eastleigh, Warwick, New Forest and Haringey. 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 Frindsbury, Cooling Kent
2 Greenwich London (South Districts)
3 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
4 Gateshead Durham
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gravesham 003 Gravesham
2 Eastleigh 009 Eastleigh
3 Warwick 015 Warwick
4 New Forest 004 New Forest
5 Haringey 014 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Natt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Natt

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Natt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Natt 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 neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Natt is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Natt is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Natt falls in decile 9 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 Natt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Natt

The surname NATT has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'nætt', which meant 'night watchman' or 'night guard'. This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname given to individuals who performed duties related to night-time security or patrol.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NATT can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Natt was listed as a resident of the village of Wakefield. This provides evidence that the surname was already in use by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name NATT appeared in various records across England, including church registers and legal documents. Notable examples include William Natt, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1542, and Robert Natt, a landowner from Northamptonshire, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records in 1587.

The surname NATT has also been linked to certain place names in England, particularly those derived from the Old English word 'nætt'. For instance, the village of Nettleton in Lincolnshire is believed to have originated from the phrase 'nætt tun', meaning 'night watchman's farm or settlement'.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname NATT have achieved notable recognition. One such example is John Natt, a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wycombe in the early 17th century. Another notable figure was Thomas Natt, an English clergyman and author who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, best known for his works on theology and biblical exegesis.

In the 18th century, the NATT surname gained prominence in the field of science and exploration. John Natt, born in 1725, was a renowned British naturalist and explorer who contributed significantly to the study of flora and fauna in the West Indies. Similarly, William Natt, born in 1772, was a respected astronomer and mathematician who made valuable observations and calculations related to celestial bodies.

Moving into the 19th century, the NATT surname continued to be represented in various fields. One notable figure was Samuel Natt, a prominent British architect born in 1812, who designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of England. Additionally, Robert Natt, born in 1837, was a renowned English poet and literary critic whose works were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Natt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Natt 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. Middlesex leads with 16 Natts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.52x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 16 2.52x
Durham 14 7.42x
Kent 8 3.70x
Staffordshire 5 2.34x
Warwickshire 5 3.13x
Lancashire 4 0.53x
Norfolk 3 3.08x
Surrey 3 0.97x
Yorkshire 2 0.32x
Cornwall 1 1.39x
Devon 1 0.76x
Hampshire 1 0.77x
Northumberland 1 1.06x
Nottinghamshire 1 1.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hartlepool in Durham leads with 7 Natts recorded in 1881 and an index of 261.19x.

Place Total Index
Hartlepool 7 261.19x
Frindsbury 6 731.71x
Birmingham 5 9.38x
Shoreditch London 5 18.20x
Wednesbury 5 93.46x
Castleton 4 53.26x
Hampstead London 4 40.53x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 4 48.96x
Clerkenwell London 3 20.05x
Lyng 3 2727.27x
St George Hanover 3 36.28x
Chester Le Street 2 137.93x
Tadcaster West 2 400.00x
Antony 1 144.93x
Bermondsey 1 5.30x
Camberwell 1 2.47x
Exeter St Mary Arches 1 833.33x
Gateshead 1 7.08x
Greenwich 1 9.91x
Islington London 1 1.63x
Milford 1 263.16x
North Shields 1 53.19x
Nottingham St Mary 1 4.52x
Send Ripley 1 250.00x
Shorne 1 526.32x

Top female names

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

Name Count
James 7
John 4
William 4
Thomas 3
Charles 2
Robt. 2
Samuel 2
Arthur 1
Joseph 1
Robert 1
Timothy 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Natt households.

FAQ

Natt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Natt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 67 people were recorded with the Natt surname. That placed it at #24,104 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Natt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 250 in 2016. That gives Natt a modern rank of #16,792.

What does the Natt surname mean?

A surname originating from a variant of the word "night".

What does the Natt map show?

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