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UK surname

Pilat

A surname potentially derived from the Latin "pilatus," meaning one who wears a felt hat.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Pilat surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Thornybank, West Oxfordshire and Merton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pilat is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10100.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pilat had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Pilat surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pilat surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pilat 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 30 #34,701
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 30 #34,753
2002 modern 29 #35,030
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 40 #34,387
2005 modern 40 #34,562
2006 modern 55 #33,688
2007 modern 72 #32,397
2008 modern 72 #32,656
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 89 #31,745
2011 modern 89 #31,659
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 93 #31,785
2014 modern 93 #32,025
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Pilats 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 Thornybank, West Oxfordshire, Merton, St. Helens and Warrington. 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 Thornybank Midlothian
2 West Oxfordshire 010 West Oxfordshire
3 Merton 007 Merton
4 St. Helens 013 St. Helens
5 Warrington 017 Warrington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pilat

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pilat

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Pilat surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pilat household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pilat is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pilat 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

Pilat falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pilat is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Pilat

The surname Pilat has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "pilatus," which means "bald" or "hairless." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was bald or had very little hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Pilat can be found in various medieval records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Some of these records include the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, which mentions a "Robertus Pilatus" in 1170, and the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Aubin d'Angers, which lists a "Willelmus Pilatus" in 1220.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Pilat was Jean Pilat, a French military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. Another was Guillaume Pilat, a French monk and scholar who lived in the 15th century and wrote several theological works.

In the 16th century, the name Pilat appeared in various records across France, including the baptismal records of several parishes in Paris. One notable individual from this time was Pierre Pilat, a French lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the Parlement de Paris in the late 1500s.

The name Pilat also has connections to several place names in France, such as the village of Pillat in the department of Isère, which was recorded as "Pilato" in the 12th century. Additionally, the surname may be related to the French word "pilier," meaning "pillar" or "column," which could suggest that some individuals with this name may have been associated with the construction or maintenance of pillars or columns.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, individuals with the surname Pilat continued to be documented in various French records, including the records of the French nobility. One notable figure from this period was Antoine Pilat, a French aristocrat and military officer who served in the army of Louis XIV in the late 17th century.

As the surname Pilat spread across Europe, it also appeared in other countries, such as Italy, where it was recorded as "Pilato" or "Pilati." One notable Italian individual with this surname was Camillo Pilati, an Italian writer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century and wrote several works on philosophy and literature.

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1881 census detail

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Pilat families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pilat 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. Hampshire leads with 1 Pilats recorded in 1881 and an index of 50.51x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 1 50.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Milton in Hampshire leads with 1 Pilats recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Milton 1 0.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Harriet 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 Pilat households.

Occupation Count
General Serv 1

FAQ

Pilat surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pilat surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Pilat surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pilat surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Pilat a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Pilat surname mean?

A surname potentially derived from the Latin "pilatus," meaning one who wears a felt hat.

What does the Pilat map show?

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