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UK surname

Outram

Originally indicated someone living outside the area of a town or on its outskirts.

In the 1881 census there were 875 people recorded with the Outram surname, ranking it #4,336 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 957, ranked #6,003, down from #4,336 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton), Eyam and Sheffield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Cornwall and Dartford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Outram is 1,085 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9.4%.

1881 census count

875

Ranked #4,336

Modern count

957

2016, ranked #6,003

Peak year

1911

1,085 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Outram had 875 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,336 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 957 in 2016, ranked #6,003.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,085 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Outram surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Outram surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Outram 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 481 #5,186
1861 historical 452 #5,730
1881 historical 875 #4,336
1891 historical 895 #4,601
1901 historical 1,058 #4,547
1911 historical 1,085 #4,278
1997 modern 985 #5,570
1998 modern 1,027 #5,552
1999 modern 1,051 #5,480
2000 modern 1,052 #5,462
2001 modern 1,034 #5,442
2002 modern 1,035 #5,538
2003 modern 1,023 #5,495
2004 modern 1,008 #5,560
2005 modern 989 #5,603
2006 modern 991 #5,598
2007 modern 995 #5,630
2008 modern 1,006 #5,628
2009 modern 1,024 #5,658
2010 modern 1,050 #5,649
2011 modern 1,003 #5,809
2012 modern 989 #5,791
2013 modern 985 #5,896
2014 modern 977 #5,969
2015 modern 970 #5,957
2016 modern 957 #6,003

Geography

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Where Outrams are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton), Eyam, Sheffield, Rotherham and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rotherham, Cornwall and Dartford. 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 Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton) Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Eyam Derbyshire
3 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Rotherham Yorkshire, West Riding
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rotherham 008 Rotherham
2 Rotherham 006 Rotherham
3 Cornwall 067 Cornwall
4 Dartford 001 Dartford
5 Rotherham 005 Rotherham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Outram

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Outram

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Outram is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Outram 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

Outram 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Outram

The surname Outram originated in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "ut" meaning "out" and "ram" meaning "ram" or "projecting ridge." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a ridge or promontory jutting out from a larger landmass.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Outram is found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1275, where a John de Outram is listed. The spelling variations in historical records include Outram, Outeram, Outerame, and Owtrham.

In the 14th century, the Outram family held lands in Derbyshire, where they were prominent landowners and gentry. The Outram family crest depicts a demi-eagle displayed with wings endorsed, which symbolizes their status and authority.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Outram was Sir Roger Outram (1510-1579), who served as a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire in the reign of Queen Mary I.

Another prominent individual was Sir Benjamin Outram (1764-1805), a British civil engineer and entrepreneur who pioneered the construction of canals and waterways in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.

In the 19th century, Sir James Outram (1803-1863) was a British military officer and diplomat who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was known as the "Bayard of India" for his chivalry and courage.

Another notable figure was George Outram (1805-1856), a Scottish missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in Africa and wrote several books about his experiences.

In the 20th century, Sir Ralph Outram (1884-1960) was a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Governor of British Guiana (now Guyana) from 1941 to 1947.

The Outram name has also been associated with several places in England, such as Outram in Derbyshire, which was likely named after the family, and Outram Street in Bedford, named after Sir James Outram.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Outram families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Outram 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. Yorkshire leads with 274 Outrams recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.23x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 274 3.23x
Derbyshire 146 10.90x
Lancashire 106 1.04x
Middlesex 103 1.20x
Kent 59 2.02x
Nottinghamshire 45 3.90x
Surrey 34 0.82x
Lincolnshire 32 2.34x
Essex 16 0.95x
Cheshire 11 0.58x
Lanarkshire 11 0.40x
Leicestershire 11 1.16x
Flintshire 5 2.17x
Gloucestershire 5 0.30x
Devon 4 0.22x
Hampshire 3 0.17x
Hertfordshire 2 0.34x
Midlothian 2 0.17x
Sussex 2 0.14x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.18x
Durham 1 0.04x
Isle of Man 1 0.63x
Staffordshire 1 0.03x
Warwickshire 1 0.05x
Wiltshire 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rawmarsh in Yorkshire leads with 54 Outrams recorded in 1881 and an index of 180.30x.

Place Total Index
Rawmarsh 54 180.30x
Nether Hallam 27 23.54x
Toxteth Park 24 6.98x
Brightside Bierlow 23 13.83x
Dronfield 20 116.55x
Limehouse London 20 21.29x
Huddersfield 18 14.57x
Eyam 17 454.55x
Brampton Bierlow 16 147.33x
Culcheth 14 210.53x
Dartford 13 43.55x
Ecclesall Bierlow 13 7.54x
Norton 12 108.70x
Bottesford 11 1089.11x
Paddington London 11 3.50x
Sheffield 11 4.08x
Eckington 10 30.73x
Ashton Under Lyne 9 4.06x
Curbar 9 967.74x
Gomersal 9 22.74x
Islington London 9 1.09x
St Pancras London 9 1.31x
Barony 8 1.14x
Beighton 8 131.80x
Camberwell 8 1.46x
Ecclesfield 8 12.87x
Lambeth 8 1.07x
Ollerton 8 333.33x
Rotherham 8 16.74x
Stoke 8 13333.33x
Worksop 8 23.39x
Boughton 7 804.60x
Clerkenwell London 7 3.47x
Elton 7 19.96x
Holbeck 7 12.46x
Ingbirchworth 7 714.29x
Kimberworth 7 14.88x
Pentrich 7 92.84x
Redmile 7 489.51x
St Botolph Lincoln 7 71.21x
St George In East 7 12.03x
West Malling 7 106.54x
Caythorpe 6 228.14x
Great Wakering 6 159.15x
Holmesfield 6 416.67x
Hornsey 6 5.55x
Laxton 6 425.53x
Limpsfield 6 150.38x
Mile End Old Town 6 4.44x
Newbold Dunston 6 47.13x
North Meols 6 6.04x
Sculcoates 6 4.46x
Sevenoaks 6 25.36x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 6 15.24x
Todmorden Walsden 6 22.06x
Wales 6 89.55x
West Derby 6 2.02x
West Ham 6 1.61x
Widnes 6 8.19x
Bethnal Green London 5 1.35x
Cromford 5 158.73x
Dinnington 5 657.89x
Gloucester Barton St Mary 5 16.29x
Hartshorn 5 98.81x
Hawarden 5 27.67x
Hunslet 5 3.78x
Nottingham St Mary 5 1.68x
Poplar London 5 3.10x
Rochester St Margaret 5 16.24x
Rufford 5 515.46x
Stanley 5 201.61x
Strood 5 30.03x
Beswick 4 15.41x
Deptford St Paul 4 1.78x
Fulham London 4 3.22x
Handsworth 4 17.85x
Heeley 4 15.53x
Leeds 4 0.84x
Manchester 4 0.88x
Matlock 4 22.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
William 42
George 38
John 33
Thomas 31
James 21
Charles 20
Joseph 20
Henry 15
Walter 13
Robert 11
Arthur 10
Frank 9
Edward 7
Frederick 7
Herbert 7
Albert 6
Alfred 6
Benjamin 6
Isaac 5
Francis 4
Harry 4
Richard 4
Samuel 4
Benj. 3
Edmund 3
Fred 3
Geo. 3
Abraham 2
Allen 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Fredk. 2
Joe 2
Leonard 2
Sidney 2
Stephen 2
Thos. 2
Tom 2
Wm. 2
Alexander 1
Augustus 1
Ben 1
Cyril 1
David 1
Ebenezer 1
Edmond 1
Ellis 1
Hugh 1
Ishmael 1
Wm.H. 1

FAQ

Outram surname: questions and answers

How common was the Outram surname in 1881?

In 1881, 875 people were recorded with the Outram surname. That placed it at #4,336 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Outram surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 957 in 2016. That gives Outram a modern rank of #6,003.

What does the Outram surname mean?

Originally indicated someone living outside the area of a town or on its outskirts.

What does the Outram map show?

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