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UK surname

Partis

A variation of the surname Partridge, derived from the French name for a type of bird.

In the 1881 census there were 162 people recorded with the Partis surname, ranking it #14,746 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 225, ranked #18,105, down from #14,746 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Sutton and Stoneferry, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) and Earsdon. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swale, East Riding of Yorkshire and Northumberland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Partis is 232 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.9%.

1881 census count

162

Ranked #14,746

Modern count

225

2016, ranked #18,105

Peak year

2014

232 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Partis had 162 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,746 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016, ranked #18,105.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 220 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Partis surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Partis surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Partis 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 109 #16,212
1861 historical 87 #22,681
1881 historical 162 #14,746
1891 historical 194 #15,277
1901 historical 182 #16,057
1911 historical 220 #14,088
1997 modern 219 #16,666
1998 modern 229 #16,657
1999 modern 229 #16,744
2000 modern 222 #17,032
2001 modern 220 #16,914
2002 modern 223 #17,099
2003 modern 210 #17,559
2004 modern 210 #17,644
2005 modern 205 #17,838
2006 modern 203 #18,105
2007 modern 208 #18,013
2008 modern 205 #18,359
2009 modern 212 #18,328
2010 modern 217 #18,443
2011 modern 215 #18,379
2012 modern 219 #18,087
2013 modern 231 #17,703
2014 modern 232 #17,761
2015 modern 229 #17,846
2016 modern 225 #18,105

Geography

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Where Partis' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Sutton and Stoneferry, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon), Earsdon, All Saints Poplar and Tynemouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Swale, East Riding of Yorkshire and Northumberland. 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 Sutton and Stoneferry Yorkshire, East Riding
2 Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) Northumberland
3 Earsdon Northumberland
4 All Saints Poplar London (East Districts)
5 Tynemouth Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Swale 015 Swale
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 027 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 Northumberland 030 Northumberland
4 Northumberland 013 Northumberland
5 Northumberland 012 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Partis

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Partis

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Partis is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Partis 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

Partis falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Partis 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 Partis, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Partis

The surname PARTIS has its roots in the United Kingdom, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "part", meaning a portion or share. This suggests that the name may have been originally used to denote someone who divided or partitioned land or property.

In the early days, the name was often spelled with variations such as Partise, Partyes, and Partisse. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, where a certain John Partis was christened in 1587.

The PARTIS surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Partis Green in Buckinghamshire and Partis Oak in Oxfordshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa.

Notable individuals bearing the PARTIS surname include:

1. William Partis (1587-1660), an English mathematician and surveyor who published several works on surveying and navigation. 2. John Partis (1635-1712), an English clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on the Book of Revelation. 3. Elizabeth Partis (1745-1821), a British philanthropist and social reformer who established several schools for underprivileged children. 4. Henry Partis (1801-1873), a prominent English architect known for designing several churches and public buildings in London. 5. George Partis (1867-1942), a British explorer and naturalist who documented his travels in Africa and South America.

While the PARTIS surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to the heart of England. The name's origins and evolution reflect the diverse influences that have shaped the cultural and linguistic landscape of the British Isles.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Partis families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Partis 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. Northumberland leads with 51 Partis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.69x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 51 21.69x
Middlesex 40 2.53x
Kent 30 5.56x
Yorkshire 15 0.96x
Surrey 11 1.43x
Durham 8 1.70x
Lincolnshire 4 1.58x
Gloucestershire 1 0.32x
Lancashire 1 0.05x
Roxburghshire 1 3.49x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Seaton Delaval in Northumberland leads with 13 Partis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 631.07x.

Place Total Index
Seaton Delaval 13 631.07x
Limehouse London 9 51.87x
Poplar London 9 30.18x
Ratcliffe London 9 103.09x
Wallsend 9 120.64x
Newington 8 13.71x
Sculcoates 8 32.22x
Mile End Old Town 7 28.07x
North Shields 7 149.25x
Ospringe 7 1060.61x
Shilvington 7 17500.00x
Elswick 6 31.98x
Sutton Stoneferry 6 133.93x
Westoe 6 22.51x
Canterbury Holy Cross 5 961.54x
Rochester St Margaret 5 87.87x
Bedlington 4 50.96x
St Swithin Lincoln 4 100.76x
Chatham 3 20.23x
Gillingham 3 26.98x
Morpeth 3 108.70x
Bethnal Green London 2 2.91x
Bridge 2 434.78x
Heston 2 38.10x
Kennington 2 500.00x
Lambeth 2 1.45x
Sunderland 2 24.10x
Bermondsey 1 2.13x
Bigges Quarter 1 714.29x
Canterbury St Dunstan 1 107.53x
Chelsea London 1 2.10x
Kirkharle 1 1666.67x
Lancaster 1 8.96x
Leckhampton 1 52.36x
Melrose 1 40.49x
Preston Next Faversham 1 78.74x
St Sepulchre London 1 43.29x
Sutton 1 56.18x
Teynham 1 103.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 14
Elizabeth 8
Ann 4
Annie 4
Eliza 4
Emma 4
Hannah 4
Margaret 4
Ellen 3
Jane 3
Sarah 3
Ada 2
Anne 2
Clara 2
Emily 2
Louisa 2
Martha 2
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Dorothy 1
Eugeane 1
Florence 1
Francis 1
Harriet 1
Jemima 1
M. 1
Marg. 1
Maud 1
Rachael 1
Rachel 1
Rose 1
Susanna 1
Zillah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 13
William 11
John 10
Thomas 7
Richard 5
Henry 4
James 4
Joseph 4
Edward 3
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Ann 1
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Daniel 1
Frederick 1
Herbert 1
Percy 1
Ralph 1
Rich. 1
Robert 1
Rubein 1
Septimus 1
Thos. 1
Tom 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Partis surname: questions and answers

How common was the Partis surname in 1881?

In 1881, 162 people were recorded with the Partis surname. That placed it at #14,746 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Partis surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016. That gives Partis a modern rank of #18,105.

What does the Partis surname mean?

A variation of the surname Partridge, derived from the French name for a type of bird.

What does the Partis map show?

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