UK surname
An English surname derived from the given name Patrick, meaning "patrician" or "noble".
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Partrick surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 52, ranked #34,780, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Erith, Biggleswade and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Partrick is 176 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 21.2%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
52
2016, ranked #34,780
Peak year
1861
176 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Partrick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Partrick surname density by area, 1911 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 | 167 | #11,936 |
| 1861 | historical | 176 | #13,335 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 87 | #25,802 |
| 1901 | historical | 77 | #25,627 |
| 1911 | historical | 109 | #21,611 |
| 1997 | modern | 49 | #32,776 |
| 1998 | modern | 46 | #33,286 |
| 1999 | modern | 48 | #33,233 |
| 2000 | modern | 46 | #33,458 |
| 2001 | modern | 56 | #32,379 |
| 2002 | modern | 57 | #32,661 |
| 2003 | modern | 52 | #33,160 |
| 2004 | modern | 55 | #33,154 |
| 2005 | modern | 54 | #33,433 |
| 2006 | modern | 53 | #33,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 50 | #34,347 |
| 2008 | modern | 51 | #34,439 |
| 2009 | modern | 53 | #34,481 |
| 2010 | modern | 55 | #34,536 |
| 2011 | modern | 53 | #34,630 |
| 2012 | modern | 53 | #34,657 |
| 2013 | modern | 51 | #34,834 |
| 2014 | modern | 54 | #34,700 |
| 2015 | modern | 54 | #34,675 |
| 2016 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Erith, Biggleswade, London parishes, Haddon and St James Clerkenwell. 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 | Erith | Kent |
| 2 | Biggleswade | Bedfordshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Haddon | Northamptonshire |
| 5 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Partrick 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 Partrick, 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 Partrick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Partrick 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, Partrick 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 Partrick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Partrick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Partrick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the Old English name "Patrick," which was derived from the Latin name "Patricius," meaning "of noble descent" or "patrician."
The earliest known record of the Partrick surname can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents from that time. It is thought to have originated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where some of the earliest recorded instances of the name were found.
One of the earliest mentions of the Partrick surname was in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1272, where a certain Richard Partrick was listed as a landowner. The name also appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, indicating its presence in that region as well.
During the 14th century, the Partrick name gained prominence in the Yorkshire town of Wakefield, where several members of the family were recorded as prominent citizens and landowners. One notable figure was John Partrick, a wealthy merchant who lived in Wakefield in the late 1300s.
By the 16th century, the Partrick surname had spread to other parts of England, including the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. In 1567, a record from the Parish Registers of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, mentions the marriage of a Thomas Partrick.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Partrick surname. One such figure was Sir John Partrick (1609-1672), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire in the 17th century.
Another prominent Partrick was James Partrick (1736-1805), a Scottish botanist and plant collector who made significant contributions to the study of botany in the late 18th century.
In the literary world, the name Partrick is associated with the English poet and writer William Partrick (1792-1856), who was known for his works on nature and rural life.
The Partrick surname also has connections to the world of art. Thomas Partrick (1815-1888) was an English painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscapes and historical scenes.
Lastly, in the realm of sports, the name Partrick is associated with William Partrick (1853-1925), an English cricketer who played for the Derbyshire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Partrick 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. Northamptonshire leads with 16 Partricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.43x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 16 | 26.43x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 2.33x |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 7.77x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.91x |
| Hertfordshire | 4 | 9.02x |
| Leicestershire | 4 | 5.61x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.37x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.47x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.26x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2.02x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 3.00x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 1.16x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.92x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stanwick in Northamptonshire leads with 11 Partricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 7857.14x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Stanwick | 11 | 7857.14x |
| Great Grimsby | 7 | 107.20x |
| Islington London | 6 | 9.62x |
| Kettering | 5 | 204.08x |
| Watford | 4 | 116.28x |
| Bromley London | 3 | 21.19x |
| Battersea | 2 | 8.45x |
| Chelsea London | 2 | 10.31x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 2 | 16.49x |
| Deptford St Paul | 2 | 11.81x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 2 | 11.49x |
| Thursford | 2 | 2857.14x |
| Tooting Graveney | 2 | 229.89x |
| York St Maurice | 2 | 166.67x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 3.58x |
| Biggleswade | 1 | 91.74x |
| Brighton | 1 | 4.57x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 2.43x |
| Clerkenwell London | 1 | 6.58x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 1 | 2.88x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 9.76x |
| Headingley Cum Burley | 1 | 24.33x |
| Hibaldstow | 1 | 555.56x |
| Lubenham | 1 | 769.23x |
| Norwood | 1 | 68.03x |
| Pirbright | 1 | 625.00x |
| Shearsby | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 19.96x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Partrick 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 Partrick 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 Partrick households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 14 |
| Laborer | 2 |
| Apprentice upholsterer | 1 |
| Barman | 1 |
| Bootmaker | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Cigar Maker | 1 |
| Cordwainer | 1 |
| Customs Officer (C S) | 1 |
| Dividends Houses | 1 |
| Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Dyer | 1 |
| Farmer Of 80 Ac Emp 3 Men 1 Boy (& Innkeeper) | 1 |
| Frame Work Knitter | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| General Servt | 1 |
| Grocer & Shoemaker | 1 |
| House Property | 1 |
| House Wife | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Ladys Maid | 1 |
| Lithographic Apprentice | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Nurse Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Nurse(Dom) | 1 |
| Paper Hanger | 1 |
| Pianoforte Tuner | 1 |
| Potman | 1 |
| Scholer | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Stone Mason | 1 |
| Valet Domestic | 1 |
| Working Upholsterer | 1 |
| Working Upholsterers Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Partrick surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 52 in 2016. That gives Partrick a modern rank of #34,780.
An English surname derived from the given name Patrick, meaning "patrician" or "noble".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Partrick 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.