UK surname
A surname derived from the French word for parrot or parakeet.
In the 1881 census there were 140 people recorded with the Perrot surname, ranking it #16,151 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 68, ranked #33,826, down from #16,151 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Gateshead and Aberdare. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Perrot is 140 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.4%.
1881 census count
140
Ranked #16,151
Modern count
68
2016, ranked #33,826
Peak year
1881
140 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Perrot surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Perrot surname density by area, 1881 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 | 109 | #16,212 |
| 1861 | historical | 67 | #25,342 |
| 1881 | historical | 140 | #16,151 |
| 1891 | historical | 102 | #23,719 |
| 1901 | historical | 130 | #19,649 |
| 1911 | historical | 85 | #24,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 50 | #32,658 |
| 1998 | modern | 59 | #32,027 |
| 1999 | modern | 59 | #32,174 |
| 2000 | modern | 52 | #32,916 |
| 2001 | modern | 53 | #32,674 |
| 2002 | modern | 57 | #32,661 |
| 2003 | modern | 57 | #32,704 |
| 2004 | modern | 54 | #33,248 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 54 | #34,232 |
| 2009 | modern | 58 | #34,144 |
| 2010 | modern | 61 | #34,143 |
| 2011 | modern | 69 | #33,532 |
| 2012 | modern | 68 | #33,763 |
| 2013 | modern | 68 | #33,877 |
| 2014 | modern | 72 | #33,647 |
| 2015 | modern | 69 | #33,788 |
| 2016 | modern | 68 | #33,826 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Gateshead, Aberdare and Llanelly. 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 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 4 | Aberdare | Glamorganshire |
| 5 | Llanelly | Carmarthenshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Perrot 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 Perrot, 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 Perrot surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Perrot 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, Perrot 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 Perrot is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Perrot, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PERROT is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "perrot," which means "little parrot." This nickname was likely given to someone with a loud voice or someone who spoke incessantly, resembling the chattering of a parrot.
The earliest known record of the surname PERROT can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Perrot, Perrott, and Parrot, suggesting its widespread use across different regions of medieval France.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname PERROT was Jean Perrot, a French nobleman born around 1280. He served as a knight and was known for his military exploits during the Hundred Years' War against England. Another notable figure was Jacques Perrot, a French explorer and navigator who lived in the late 15th century and was among the first Europeans to explore the coasts of Brazil.
In the 16th century, the PERROT name gained prominence with the birth of Nicolas Perrot (1542-1617), a French lawyer and diplomat who served as the Lord Chancellor of France under King Henry IV. His son, François Perrot (1590-1670), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned jurist and statesman, serving as the President of the Parliament of Paris.
The PERROT surname also has connections to various place names in France, such as Perroux, Perreaux, and Perrotey, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time. One notable example is the town of Perreux-sur-Marne, located in the suburbs of Paris, which was once a stronghold of the PERROT family during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, other notable individuals with the surname PERROT include:
1. Sir John Perrott (1528-1592), an English soldier and Lord Deputy of Ireland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. 2. Georges Perrot (1832-1914), a French archaeologist and historian known for his work on ancient Greek art and architecture. 3. Émile Perrot (1867-1951), a French sculptor and medallist who created several public monuments in Paris. 4. Joseph Perrot (1886-1963), a French painter and illustrator known for his vibrant depictions of Parisian life. 5. Pierre Perrot (1924-2006), a French linguist and anthropologist who studied the indigenous cultures of North America.
While the surname PERROT has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Britain, Canada, and the United States, due to immigration and cultural exchange over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Perrot 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 26 Perrots recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.68x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 26 | 1.68x |
| Channel Islands | 22 | 47.87x |
| Glamorgan | 19 | 7.04x |
| Devon | 12 | 3.72x |
| Brecknockshire | 11 | 35.46x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 0.52x |
| Durham | 7 | 1.52x |
| Monmouthshire | 7 | 6.24x |
| Dorset | 6 | 5.89x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.33x |
| Pembrokeshire | 6 | 12.17x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 1.53x |
| Somerset | 5 | 2.00x |
| Gloucestershire | 4 | 1.32x |
| Surrey | 4 | 0.53x |
| Carmarthenshire | 2 | 3.06x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 0.86x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 0.86x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.31x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 1.57x |
| Merionethshire | 1 | 3.52x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 1.44x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 0.83x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 0.73x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 12 Perrots recorded in 1881 and an index of 80.21x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Perrot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 10 |
| Elizabeth | 7 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Edith | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Harriet | 2 |
| Margaret | 2 |
| Martha | 2 |
| Sarah | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Ann | 1 |
| Annette | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Beatrice | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Dinah | 1 |
| E.J. | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Elizth. | 1 |
| Ellen | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Francoise | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Gwenllian | 1 |
| Hanna | 1 |
| Hilda | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Marguerite | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| Marquerite | 1 |
| Maude | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Rosina | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Perrot 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 Perrot households.
FAQ
In 1881, 140 people were recorded with the Perrot surname. That placed it at #16,151 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 68 in 2016. That gives Perrot a modern rank of #33,826.
A surname derived from the French word for parrot or parakeet.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Perrot 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.