UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to someone who worked at or lived near a pond or small lake.
In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Palmore surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5, ranked #38,264, down from #30,464 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes and St Dunstan Stepney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Palmore is 162 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.3%.
1881 census count
22
Ranked #30,464
Modern count
5
2016, ranked #38,264
Peak year
1861
162 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Palmore surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Palmore surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 27 | #28,467 |
| 1861 | historical | 162 | #14,310 |
| 1881 | historical | 22 | #30,464 |
| 1891 | historical | 144 | #18,842 |
| 1901 | historical | 27 | #31,057 |
| 1911 | historical | 26 | #30,547 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 7 | #37,430 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 5 | #38,221 |
| 2016 | modern | 5 | #38,264 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes, St Dunstan Stepney, Wyddiall, Throcking, Layston, Aspeden, Wakely, Westmill and Matching. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walthamstow, Low Leyton | Essex |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Wyddiall, Throcking, Layston, Aspeden, Wakely, Westmill | Hertfordshire |
| 5 | Matching | Essex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Palmore surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Palmore, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Palmore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Palmore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Palmore is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Palmore is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Palmore, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Palmore has its origins in England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "pæl" meaning "pale" or "fence" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a fenced-off area of marshland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where a Robert de Palmore is mentioned. The name also appears in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272, referencing a John de Palmor.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Palemer, Palmere, and Paylmor, reflecting the regional dialects and differences in pronunciation. It is believed that the name may have originated in the areas around Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, and Yorkshire.
In the 16th century, the name Palmore began to appear more frequently in parish records and other historical documents. One notable individual was Thomas Palmore, a merchant from Bristol who was born in 1543 and is mentioned in the city's trade records from the late 1500s.
Another early figure with the surname Palmore was William Palmore, a landowner from Yorkshire who was born in 1612. He is recorded as having acquired several properties in the area during the 17th century.
The name Palmore has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Palmersville in Northamptonshire and Palmerston in Derbyshire, further indicating its geographical origins.
Among other notable individuals with the surname Palmore throughout history are:
1. John Palmore (1730-1803), a British merchant and landowner who owned extensive properties in the West Indies. 2. Elizabeth Palmore (1770-1842), an English author and poet who published several works in the early 19th century. 3. Samuel Palmore (1822-1887), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in the mid-19th century. 4. Henry Palmore (1876-1949), a British architect known for his work on several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall. 5. Margaret Palmore (1909-1988), an American civil rights activist and educator who was involved in desegregation efforts in the southern United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Palmore surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 9 Palmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.20x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Limehouse London in Middlesex leads with 5 Palmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 212.77x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Limehouse London | 5 | 212.77x |
| St Marylebone London | 4 | 34.93x |
| North Waltham | 3 | 10000.00x |
| Walthamstow | 3 | 197.37x |
| Llansamlet Lower | 2 | 588.24x |
| Waltham Holy Cross | 2 | 500.00x |
| Eling | 1 | 222.22x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 25.64x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 23.20x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Palmore surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Palmore surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Palmore households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Dock Labourer | 2 |
| Scholar | 2 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Farm Servant | 1 |
| Fishmonger | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Hammerman Iron Works | 1 |
| Housewife | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer (Agr) | 1 |
| Match Maker | 1 |
| Plasterers Labourer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Palmore surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 5 in 2016. That gives Palmore a modern rank of #38,264.
An English occupational surname referring to someone who worked at or lived near a pond or small lake.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Palmore bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.