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UK surname

Nute

A form of the French surname "Noiret," possibly derived from a nickname meaning "little nut" or "dark one."

In the 1881 census there were 110 people recorded with the Nute surname, ranking it #18,695 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 190, ranked #20,262, down from #18,695 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Devonport Stonehouse, East, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall and Exeter.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nute is 215 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 72.7%.

1881 census count

110

Ranked #18,695

Modern count

190

2016, ranked #20,262

Peak year

2010

215 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nute had 110 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,695 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016, ranked #20,262.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 137 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Nute surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nute surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Nute 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 89 #18,446
1861 historical 96 #21,648
1881 historical 110 #18,695
1891 historical 137 #19,501
1901 historical 137 #19,032
1911 historical 122 #20,245
1997 modern 196 #17,859
1998 modern 200 #18,114
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 204 #17,987
2001 modern 200 #17,948
2002 modern 194 #18,651
2003 modern 195 #18,411
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 196 #18,404
2006 modern 193 #18,675
2007 modern 201 #18,428
2008 modern 205 #18,359
2009 modern 202 #18,896
2010 modern 215 #18,551
2011 modern 199 #19,346
2012 modern 195 #19,540
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 205 #19,375
2015 modern 190 #20,272
2016 modern 190 #20,262

Geography

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Where Nutes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Devonport Stonehouse, East, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), St Teath and Tintagel. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall and Exeter. 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 Devonport Stonehouse, East Devon
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
4 St Teath Cornwall
5 Tintagel Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 003 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 009 Cornwall
3 Exeter 003 Exeter
4 Cornwall 059 Cornwall
5 Cornwall 011 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nute

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nute

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Nute 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

Nute is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Nute falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Nute

The surname Nute originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hnitu," which means "nut" or "hazelnut." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with hazelnut trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nute can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a person named Richard Nute is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Curia Regis Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1214, which mentions a William Nute.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to various parts of England, with records showing instances in counties such as Suffolk, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John Nute in Suffolk, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a Robert Nute in Norfolk.

In the 14th century, the surname Nute began to appear in various spellings, including Nute, Nutte, and Nott. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334 record a William Nutte in Lincolnshire, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mention a John Nott in Yorkshire.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Nute was Robert Nute (c. 1550-1615), an English lawyer and member of the Inner Temple in London. He served as a Member of Parliament for Horsham in 1597 and was involved in various legal cases during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of note was Sir John Nute (c. 1580-1654), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Hampshire in 1626. He played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

In the 17th century, the surname Nute spread to other parts of England, with records showing instances in counties such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Nute (c. 1640-1710), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Oxfordshire who served as a Justice of the Peace.

During the 18th century, the surname Nute continued to be found across various parts of England, with some instances also appearing in Scotland and Wales. One notable individual was William Nute (1717-1788), a successful farmer and landowner in Gloucestershire who served as a local magistrate.

In the 19th century, the surname Nute appeared in various areas of England, with some instances also found in Ireland and the United States. One notable figure was James Nute (1810-1890), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Liverpool who made significant contributions to local charities and educational institutions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Nute families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nute 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. Cornwall leads with 52 Nutes recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.81x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 52 42.81x
Devon 16 7.16x
Gloucestershire 10 4.75x
Cumberland 9 9.74x
Glamorgan 9 4.82x
Kent 5 1.37x
Monmouthshire 4 5.16x
Surrey 2 0.38x
Hertfordshire 1 1.35x
Middlesex 1 0.09x
Royal Navy 1 7.82x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Teath in Cornwall leads with 20 Nutes recorded in 1881 and an index of 2739.73x.

Place Total Index
St Teath 20 2739.73x
St Gluvias Penryn 13 1340.21x
Lanivet 9 2368.42x
Millom 9 318.02x
Merthyr Tydfil 7 38.98x
Stonehouse East 5 442.48x
Tormoham 5 52.91x
Westbury On Trym 5 70.13x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 4 20.19x
St Woollos 4 46.19x
Beckenham 3 62.63x
Beerferris 3 681.82x
Lawhitton 3 1875.00x
Dartmouth St Saviour 2 312.50x
Dorking 2 56.98x
Greenwich 2 11.71x
Roath 2 23.56x
St Gluvias 2 294.12x
Bristol St Augustine 1 29.41x
Cury 1 625.00x
East Barnet 1 68.03x
Kensington London 1 1.68x
Lewannick 1 416.67x
Madron 1 102.04x
Royal Navy 1 9.15x
St Allen 1 476.19x
St Austell 1 24.10x
St Peter Tavy 1 909.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 5
Elizabeth 4
Emma 4
Mary 4
Ann 3
Bessie 2
Clara 2
Ellen 2
Mabel 2
Maria 2
Matilda 2
Sarah 2
Alice 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Cassy 1
Catherine 1
Constance 1
Elizbeth 1
Ethal 1
Eva 1
Georgina 1
Hanna 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Honor 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
Lydia 1
M.S. 1
Margaret 1
Milley 1
Minnie 1
Rosa 1
Ruth 1
Sylvia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 10
Thomas 7
William 7
Robert 3
Alfred 2
Charles 2
Joseph 2
Richard 2
Samuel 2
Albert 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Frank 1
Fredk. 1
Johnny 1
Nehemiah 1
Norman 1
Robt. 1
Rufus 1
Saml. 1
Wallace 1
Wesley 1
Willm. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Nute surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nute surname in 1881?

In 1881, 110 people were recorded with the Nute surname. That placed it at #18,695 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nute surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016. That gives Nute a modern rank of #20,262.

What does the Nute surname mean?

A form of the French surname "Noiret," possibly derived from a nickname meaning "little nut" or "dark one."

What does the Nute map show?

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