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UK surname

Naunton

In the 1881 census there were 142 people recorded with the Naunton surname, ranking it #16,012 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 208, ranked #19,062, down from #16,012 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Wrentham and Woodbridge. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sunderland, South Norfolk and Braintree.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naunton is 219 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 46.5%.

1881 census count

142

Ranked #16,012

Modern count

208

2016, ranked #19,062

Peak year

2008

219 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Naunton had 142 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,012 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016, ranked #19,062.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 217 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Naunton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Naunton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Naunton 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 119 #15,247
1861 historical 126 #17,569
1881 historical 142 #16,012
1891 historical 186 #15,740
1901 historical 181 #16,107
1911 historical 217 #14,214
1997 modern 207 #17,267
1998 modern 206 #17,796
1999 modern 217 #17,307
2000 modern 213 #17,503
2001 modern 213 #17,267
2002 modern 216 #17,447
2003 modern 206 #17,799
2004 modern 205 #17,935
2005 modern 198 #18,279
2006 modern 204 #18,051
2007 modern 208 #18,013
2008 modern 219 #17,597
2009 modern 211 #18,377
2010 modern 216 #18,492
2011 modern 207 #18,841
2012 modern 206 #18,837
2013 modern 212 #18,820
2014 modern 207 #19,259
2015 modern 209 #19,018
2016 modern 208 #19,062

Geography

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Where Nauntons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Wrentham, Woodbridge and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sunderland, South Norfolk, Braintree, County Durham and St Albans. 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 Wrentham Suffolk
4 Woodbridge Suffolk
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sunderland 036 Sunderland
2 South Norfolk 011 South Norfolk
3 Braintree 005 Braintree
4 County Durham 011 County Durham
5 St Albans 013 St Albans

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naunton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naunton

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Central and City

Within London, Naunton is most associated with areas classed as Central and City, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 high density central neighbourhoods are characterised by high levels of residential turnover. Few children are in evidence. Few individuals experience live with disability, with many in full-time employment or study. Levels of separation or divorce are low relative to the Supergroup average. The workforce is well-educated but not in the top flight of managerial occupations. Levels of affiliation to non-Christian religions are high.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Naunton 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

Naunton 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 Naunton 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 Naunton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Naunton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Naunton 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. Suffolk leads with 61 Nauntons recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.16x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 61 36.16x
Middlesex 43 3.10x
Norfolk 13 6.10x
Durham 7 1.70x
Essex 5 1.83x
Surrey 5 0.74x
Glamorgan 4 1.66x
Yorkshire 4 0.29x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southwold in Suffolk leads with 17 Nauntons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1700.00x.

Place Total Index
Southwold 17 1700.00x
Ipswich St Mathew 12 253.70x
Stoke Newington London 10 92.68x
Hampstead London 8 37.09x
Wrentham 8 1702.13x
Dawdon 7 138.07x
Hornsey 6 34.27x
Great Yarmouth 5 28.34x
S Elmham All Sts St 5 5000.00x
Woodbridge 5 231.48x
Conisbrough 4 310.08x
Flixton 4 3636.36x
Fulham London 4 19.91x
Heigham 4 35.00x
St Pancras London 4 3.59x
Ystradyfodwg 4 18.91x
Battersea 3 5.89x
Ipswich St Clement 3 69.93x
Ipswich St Helen 3 150.00x
Islington London 3 2.23x
Little Henny 3 7500.00x
Stalham 3 731.71x
Whitton 3 1000.00x
Chelsea London 2 4.79x
St Marylebone London 2 2.70x
Aldeby 1 333.33x
Croydon 1 2.67x
Hackney London 1 1.29x
Kensington London 1 1.30x
Paddington London 1 1.96x
Rochford 1 125.00x
Rushmere 1 270.27x
Saffron Walden 1 34.60x
Shoreditch London 1 1.67x
Southwark Christchurch 1 15.41x

Top female names

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

FAQ

Naunton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Naunton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 142 people were recorded with the Naunton surname. That placed it at #16,012 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Naunton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 208 in 2016. That gives Naunton a modern rank of #19,062.

What does the Naunton map show?

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