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UK surname

Pieters

A Dutch surname derived from the given name "Pieter", meaning "rock" or "stone".

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Pieters surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Stoke-on-Trent and Cambridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pieters is 127 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1170.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2015

127 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pieters had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Pieters surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pieters surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pieters 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 19 #29,904
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 18 #31,542
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 88 #29,284
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Pieters' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Westminster, Stoke-on-Trent, Cambridge, Redbridge and Canterbury. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Westminster 007 Westminster
2 Stoke-on-Trent 009 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Cambridge 004 Cambridge
4 Redbridge 001 Redbridge
5 Canterbury 007 Canterbury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pieters

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

Historical female names

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Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pieters

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Pieters surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Pieters 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Pieters is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pieters is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pieters falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pieters 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Pieters, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pieters

The surname Pieters has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically the Netherlands and Belgium, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. In this case, Pieters is the Dutch equivalent of the English name "Peter," which was derived from the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pieters can be traced back to the 13th century in various Dutch and Flemish records. One notable example is a mention of a Wouter Pieters in the archives of the city of Ghent, dated 1267. Additionally, the surname appears in the Leiden Legegers, a collection of municipal records from the city of Leiden, in the early 14th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname was often associated with individuals who lived or worked near churches dedicated to Saint Peter. For instance, the village of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, located in the Flemish Brabant region of Belgium, derives its name from the local church dedicated to Saint Peter, and it is likely that some individuals from this area adopted the surname Pieters.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Pieters was Pieter Pieters (c. 1540-1603), a Dutch painter and engraver from Amsterdam. His works included portraits, religious scenes, and landscapes, and his engravings were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Jan Pieters Zomer (1641-1724), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Netherlands. His works are celebrated for their attention to detail and ability to capture the human experience.

Moving forward in time, Adrianus Pieters (1779-1846) was a Dutch educator and philologist who played a significant role in the development of the Dutch language. He served as the rector of the Latin School in Amsterdam and was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the realm of literature, Hendrik Pieters (1834-1892) was a Dutch writer and poet who contributed to the Tachtigers movement, a literary group that advocated for artistic freedom and experimentation in the late 19th century.

Finally, Piet Pieters (1892-1963) was a Belgian professional road cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and other prestigious races during the early 20th century. He won several stages in the Tour de France and is remembered as one of the most successful Belgian cyclists of his era.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Pieters throughout history, highlighting its Dutch and Flemish roots and its presence across various fields, from the arts to academics and sports.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pieters families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pieters 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. Buckinghamshire leads with 6 Pieters' recorded in 1881 and an index of 102.04x.

County Total Index
Buckinghamshire 6 102.04x
Middlesex 2 2.06x
Berkshire 1 13.70x
Kent 1 3.01x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wycombe in Buckinghamshire leads with 6 Pieters' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1363.64x.

Place Total Index
Wycombe 6 1363.64x
Clewer 1 333.33x
Dover St Mary Virgin 1 312.50x
Hammersmith London 1 41.67x
St George Hanover 1 78.74x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Lucy 2
Ellen 1
Frances 1
Jeanne 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Michel 1
William 1

Top occupations

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 Pieters households.

FAQ

Pieters surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pieters surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Pieters surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pieters surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Pieters a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Pieters surname mean?

A Dutch surname derived from the given name "Pieter", meaning "rock" or "stone".

What does the Pieters map show?

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