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UK surname

Norkett

An English surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from northern parts.

In the 1881 census there were 136 people recorded with the Norkett surname, ranking it #16,433 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, down from #16,433 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Holland, Cornwall and East Hampshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Norkett is 222 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.5%.

1881 census count

136

Ranked #16,433

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

1911

222 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Norkett had 136 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,433 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 222 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Norkett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Norkett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Norkett 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 88 #18,569
1861 historical 96 #21,648
1881 historical 136 #16,433
1891 historical 176 #16,404
1901 historical 192 #15,518
1911 historical 222 #13,992
1997 modern 152 #20,948
1998 modern 161 #20,754
1999 modern 171 #20,072
2000 modern 167 #20,332
2001 modern 171 #19,770
2002 modern 179 #19,598
2003 modern 175 #19,690
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 178 #19,535
2006 modern 164 #20,715
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 161 #21,879
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 176 #20,957
2012 modern 162 #22,078
2013 modern 175 #21,320
2014 modern 176 #21,413
2015 modern 173 #21,542
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Norketts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras and Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Holland, Cornwall, East Hampshire, Mole Valley and Sefton. 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 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham Berkshire
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Holland 009 South Holland
2 Cornwall 027 Cornwall
3 East Hampshire 003 East Hampshire
4 Mole Valley 011 Mole Valley
5 Sefton 029 Sefton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Norkett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Norkett

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Norkett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Norkett household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Norkett 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

Norkett 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

Norkett falls in decile 10 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 Norkett 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 Norkett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Norkett

The surname Norkett is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "norð" meaning north and "cot" meaning cottage or small dwelling. It likely originated as a locational name, given to someone who lived in a small northern cottage or homestead.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 13th century, appearing in various tax rolls and manor records from counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One of the earliest known bearers was William Norkett, mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in the form of "Northcote" and "Northcott," reflecting variations in spelling and pronunciation. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John de Northcote in Devon, while the Pipe Rolls of 1379 mention a Robert Northcote in Somerset.

By the 16th century, the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form, with entries like Thomas Norkett appearing in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1582.

Notable individuals with the surname Norkett include Sir John Norkett (1670-1749), a British naval officer and Member of Parliament for Rye, and Richard Norkett (1800-1876), an English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club.

Other historic figures bearing the name include William Norkett (1773-1853), a British landscape painter known for his depictions of pastoral scenes, and Henry Norkett (1798-1882), an English architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London.

The surname Norkett also appears in historical records from the United States, with early immigrants like John Norkett, who settled in Virginia in 1639, and Thomas Norkett, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682.

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1881 census detail

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Norkett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Norkett 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 34 Norketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.41x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 34 12.41x
Berkshire 24 23.93x
Middlesex 20 1.50x
Sussex 15 6.66x
Buckinghamshire 12 14.85x
Surrey 12 1.84x
Oxfordshire 8 9.69x
Essex 6 2.27x
Dorset 4 4.56x
Northumberland 1 0.50x
Royal Navy 1 6.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 14 Norketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.08x.

Place Total Index
Portsea 14 26.08x
Cookham 11 351.44x
Portsmouth 9 142.63x
Earley 8 479.04x
Chelsea London 7 17.38x
Upton Cum Chalvey 7 217.39x
Widley 7 1428.57x
Hackney London 6 8.01x
Long Ditton 6 566.04x
Rotherfield Greys 6 689.66x
West Ham 6 10.30x
Graffham 5 2631.58x
Wooburn 5 450.45x
Kensington London 4 5.38x
Parkstone 4 392.16x
Bray 3 101.69x
Chichester St Pancras 3 447.76x
Sidlesham 3 697.67x
Sutton 3 63.69x
Alverstoke 2 20.18x
Clapham 2 11.97x
Islington London 2 1.54x
Reading St Giles 2 20.33x
Bix 1 500.00x
Chichester St 1 666.67x
Jesmond 1 35.71x
Kingston On Thames 1 6.39x
Midhurst 1 135.14x
Pishill 1 1250.00x
Royal Navy 1 7.35x
St Helens 1 50.25x
St Pancras London 1 0.93x
Trotton 1 526.32x
Warblington 1 91.74x
Westhampnett 1 416.67x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 11
Ann 8
Emily 6
Mary 5
Alice 4
Harriet 3
Eliza 2
Emma 2
Jemima 2
Louisa 2
Rose 2
Sarah 2
Susan 2
Ada 1
Agatha 1
Amelia 1
Cailene 1
Caroline 1
Charlott 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Fanny 1
Flora 1
Frances 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Lydia 1
Martha 1
Mary.A 1
Matilda 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 7
James 7
William 7
Henry 6
Thomas 6
George 4
John 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Edward 3
Frederick 3
Alben 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Geo. 1
Geor. 1
Harry 1
Maud 1
Richard 1
Sydney 1
Wallis 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Norkett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Norkett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 136 people were recorded with the Norkett surname. That placed it at #16,433 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Norkett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Norkett a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Norkett surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from northern parts.

What does the Norkett map show?

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