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UK surname

Pasmore

An English surname derived from an Old French nickname for a slender person.

In the 1881 census there were 172 people recorded with the Pasmore surname, ranking it #14,163 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, down from #14,163 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Buckland Brewer, Frithelstock, Langtree, Parkham, Bulkworthy, Newton St Petrock, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Aylesbury Vale, Castle Point and Mid Sussex.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pasmore is 267 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 32.0%.

1881 census count

172

Ranked #14,163

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

1851

267 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pasmore had 172 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,163 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 267 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Pasmore surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pasmore surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pasmore 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 267 #8,342
1861 historical 222 #10,993
1881 historical 172 #14,163
1891 historical 211 #14,366
1901 historical 171 #16,689
1911 historical 239 #13,321
1997 modern 133 #22,705
1998 modern 138 #22,814
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 127 #23,781
2002 modern 132 #23,680
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 122 #24,812
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 111 #27,846
2010 modern 115 #27,874
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 121 #27,503
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Pasmores are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Buckland Brewer, Frithelstock, Langtree, Parkham, Bulkworthy, Newton St Petrock, London parishes, St Pancras, Lambeth and New Windsor, Clewer. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Aylesbury Vale, Castle Point, Mid Sussex and Spelthorne. 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 Buckland Brewer, Frithelstock, Langtree, Parkham, Bulkworthy, Newton St Petrock Devon
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 New Windsor, Clewer Berkshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Aylesbury Vale 001 Aylesbury Vale
2 Aylesbury Vale 002 Aylesbury Vale
3 Castle Point 001 Castle Point
4 Mid Sussex 009 Mid Sussex
5 Spelthorne 011 Spelthorne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pasmore

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pasmore

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pasmore, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Pasmore surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Pasmore household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Pasmore is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Pasmore is most concentrated in decile 4 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

Pasmore falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Pasmore

The surname Pasmore is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that may have been associated with the occupation or residence of an early bearer.

One theory suggests that the name Pasmore is derived from the Old English words "paes" and "mor," which can be translated to mean "peas moor" or "pea field." This could indicate that the name's origins are linked to an area where peas were cultivated, possibly a settlement or manor situated near a moor or field known for its pea crops.

Another possible origin of the name Pasmore is from a combination of the Old English words "paes" (pea) and "mere" (pond or lake), suggesting a connection to a place near a body of water where peas were grown or traded. This theory is supported by the existence of place names like Pasmer in Staffordshire and Passmore in Dorset, which share similarities with the surname.

Early recorded instances of the name include John Pasmore, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292. Additionally, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, contains entries that may be related to the name, such as "Pesmere" and "Pesmor."

Notable individuals bearing the surname Pasmore include:

1. Sir John Pasmore (1508-1591), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. 2. Thomas Pasmore (1772-1844), a British architect and surveyor known for his work on the construction of the Caledonian Canal in Scotland. 3. Victor Pasmore (1908-1998), a renowned British artist and painter who was a leading figure in the abstract art movement. 4. Elizabeth Pasmore (1851-1928), a British philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for improved living conditions for the working class. 5. John Pasmore (1919-2009), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

While the surname Pasmore is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, its origins and historical references highlight its connection to the rural landscapes and agricultural traditions of medieval England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pasmore families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pasmore 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. Middlesex leads with 40 Pasmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.41x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 40 2.41x
Devon 38 11.01x
Surrey 36 4.46x
Berkshire 15 12.05x
Cornwall 10 5.33x
Somerset 9 3.37x
Glamorgan 7 2.42x
Hertfordshire 6 5.25x
Yorkshire 3 0.18x
Hampshire 2 0.59x
Kent 2 0.35x
Oxfordshire 1 0.98x
Staffordshire 1 0.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 18 Pasmores recorded in 1881 and an index of 86.83x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 18 86.83x
St Pancras London 9 6.74x
Battersea 7 11.47x
Maker 7 404.62x
Tiverton 7 117.65x
Crediton 6 183.49x
Hackney London 6 6.45x
Lambeth 6 4.15x
New Windsor 6 143.54x
Northam 6 238.10x
Grove 5 1562.50x
Islington London 5 3.11x
Rickmansworth 5 158.73x
Bethnal Green London 4 5.55x
Cookham 4 103.09x
Mile End Old Town 4 15.28x
St Budeaux 4 373.83x
Swansea Town 4 16.90x
Walcot 4 28.13x
Bow London 3 14.21x
Exeter St Mary Major 3 144.23x
Llandaff 3 31.22x
Lyncombe Widcombe 3 42.92x
Southwark St Saviour 3 35.21x
St Marylebone London 3 3.39x
Bodmin 2 64.31x
Cadeleigh 2 1428.57x
Kensington London 2 2.17x
Lindley Cum Quarmby 2 48.31x
Newton St Cyres 2 416.67x
Camberwell 1 0.94x
Caversham 1 48.78x
Cruwys Morchard 1 285.71x
Earnshill 1 0.00x
Exeter Holy Trinity 1 74.07x
Falmouth 1 15.06x
Fulham London 1 4.16x
Greenwich 1 3.79x
Hartley Westpall 1 769.23x
Hornsey 1 4.77x
Lapford 1 294.12x
Lewisham 1 3.31x
Lydeard St Lawrence 1 333.33x
Northwood 1 20.66x
Paddington London 1 1.64x
Reigate Foreign 1 11.43x
Sandford 1 119.05x
Sidmouth 1 50.51x
Skelton In Guisbrough 1 22.52x
St George Hanover 1 4.62x
Tormoham 1 6.85x
Tring 1 32.79x
Ugborough 1 120.48x
West Bromwich 1 3.12x
Wolborough 1 22.94x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Jane 5
Ann 4
Charlotte 4
Emma 4
Sarah 4
Clara 3
Elenor 3
Eliza 3
Elizabeth 3
Ellen 3
Emily 3
Harriet 3
Alice 2
Annie 2
Jessie 2
Johanna 2
Margaret 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Rose 2
Anna 1
Bessie 1
Calia 1
Catherine 1
Edith 1
Ethel 1
Flo. 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Hannah 1
Hariet 1
Helen 1
Hyetta 1
Lillie 1
Lily 1
Louisa 1
Lucey 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
Mariam 1
Polly 1
Rachel 1
Susan 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 13
James 9
George 8
Thomas 7
Henry 4
John 4
Alfred 3
Arthur 3
Peter 3
Daniel 2
Edward 2
Harry 2
Joseph 2
Walter 2
Andrew 1
Charles 1
Chas.T. 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Geest 1
Herbert 1
Hy. 1
Johnny 1
Martyn 1
Obadiah 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Tom 1

FAQ

Pasmore surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pasmore surname in 1881?

In 1881, 172 people were recorded with the Pasmore surname. That placed it at #14,163 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pasmore surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Pasmore a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Pasmore surname mean?

An English surname derived from an Old French nickname for a slender person.

What does the Pasmore map show?

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