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UK surname

Pine

An English topographic surname for someone who lived near a pine tree or in a pine forest.

In the 1881 census there were 885 people recorded with the Pine surname, ranking it #4,292 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 939, ranked #6,102, down from #4,292 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and Maidstone, Linton, Loddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Taunton Deane, Stoke-on-Trent and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pine is 1,083 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6.1%.

1881 census count

885

Ranked #4,292

Modern count

939

2016, ranked #6,102

Peak year

1997

1,083 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pine had 885 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,292 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 939 in 2016, ranked #6,102.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,074 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Pine surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pine surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pine 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 689 #3,778
1861 historical 593 #4,467
1881 historical 885 #4,292
1891 historical 892 #4,617
1901 historical 955 #4,918
1911 historical 1,074 #4,319
1997 modern 1,083 #5,142
1998 modern 1,036 #5,511
1999 modern 1,045 #5,511
2000 modern 997 #5,700
2001 modern 980 #5,666
2002 modern 1,027 #5,581
2003 modern 1,006 #5,564
2004 modern 995 #5,627
2005 modern 956 #5,752
2006 modern 925 #5,909
2007 modern 921 #5,987
2008 modern 910 #6,083
2009 modern 939 #6,051
2010 modern 953 #6,106
2011 modern 951 #6,070
2012 modern 934 #6,072
2013 modern 955 #6,050
2014 modern 960 #6,078
2015 modern 942 #6,111
2016 modern 939 #6,102

Geography

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Where Pines are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and Maidstone, Linton, Loddington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Taunton Deane, Stoke-on-Trent, Salford, Wakefield and North Somerset. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Maidstone, Linton, Loddington Kent
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Taunton Deane 005 Taunton Deane
2 Stoke-on-Trent 007 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Salford 010 Salford
4 Wakefield 040 Wakefield
5 North Somerset 003 North Somerset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pine

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pine

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Pine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Pine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pine 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

Pine is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Pine 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 Pine 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Pine

The surname PINE is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a topographic name, derived from the Old English word "pin" or "pinn," which referred to a pine tree. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or was associated with a notable pine tree or a pine forest.

During the Middle Ages, when surnames were emerging as a means of distinguishing individuals, it was common practice to assign surnames based on a person's geographic location, occupation, or physical characteristics. In the case of PINE, it likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone residing in an area abundant with pine trees or near a prominent pine tree.

The earliest recorded instances of the name PINE can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where a person named William Pyne is listed. This early spelling variation, Pyne, highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1439, where a John Pyne is mentioned. This record provides further evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England.

As the centuries progressed, the surname PINE continued to be documented in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable figure bearing this name was Sir John Pyne (1575-1644), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Poole in Dorset.

Another prominent individual with the surname PINE was Robert Edge Pine (1730-1788), an English portrait painter who became a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. His works included portraits of notable figures such as Samuel Johnson and David Garrick.

In the 19th century, Edward John Pyne (1805-1890) was a British military officer and writer who served in the Crimean War and authored several books on military history and tactics.

Additionally, the surname PINE has been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Pine Green in Surrey and Pine Wood in Oxfordshire, further solidifying its connection to the pine tree and its geographical origins.

It is worth noting that while the surname PINE has been documented throughout history, it is not among the most common surnames in English-speaking countries today. However, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of naming traditions and the enduring influence of nature on the development of surnames.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pine 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. Devon leads with 226 Pines recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.48x.

County Total Index
Devon 226 12.48x
Kent 84 2.83x
Middlesex 83 0.95x
Somerset 61 4.36x
Yorkshire 59 0.68x
Durham 52 2.01x
Cornwall 51 5.18x
Surrey 49 1.16x
Hampshire 32 1.79x
Cheshire 20 1.04x
Gloucestershire 18 1.05x
Northumberland 16 1.24x
Derbyshire 14 1.03x
Lancashire 14 0.14x
Warwickshire 14 0.64x
Glamorgan 13 0.86x
Dorset 12 2.10x
Northamptonshire 11 1.34x
Hertfordshire 9 1.50x
Lincolnshire 7 0.50x
Essex 6 0.35x
Sussex 6 0.41x
Channel Islands 4 1.55x
Monmouthshire 4 0.64x
Staffordshire 4 0.14x
Cumberland 3 0.40x
Isle of Man 3 1.86x
Lanarkshire 3 0.11x
Nottinghamshire 3 0.26x
Anglesey 2 1.30x
Buckinghamshire 2 0.38x
Suffolk 2 0.19x
Wiltshire 2 0.26x
Angus 1 0.12x
Leicestershire 1 0.10x
Royal Navy 1 0.96x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Haswell in Durham leads with 27 Pines recorded in 1881 and an index of 145.55x.

Place Total Index
Haswell 27 145.55x
Maidstone 26 29.40x
Brixham 24 114.34x
Stoke Damerel 24 18.93x
Plymouth St Andrew 17 12.18x
Portsea 17 4.86x
Ottery St Mary 16 134.68x
Calstock 15 77.64x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 14 12.49x
Ilfracombe 14 75.07x
North Shields 14 54.18x
Barnstaple 13 45.73x
Stoke St Gregory 13 305.88x
Birmingham 12 1.64x
Barnsley 11 12.37x
Dartmouth St Saviour 11 212.77x
Hadlow 11 149.46x
Kensington London 11 2.27x
St Dominick 11 445.34x
Thorne 11 102.80x
Croydon 10 4.25x
Dover St Mary Virgin 10 34.81x
Holy Trinity 10 4.82x
Shadforth 10 199.20x
Uffculme 10 185.19x
Lyng 9 1011.24x
Sculcoates 9 6.58x
St George Hanover 9 7.92x
East Budleigh 8 93.79x
Hartington Upper 8 123.08x
Minster In Sheppey 8 16.27x
Ryde 8 20.88x
Southwark St George Martyr 8 4.57x
Bromley London 7 3.66x
Linthorpe 7 13.60x
Madron Penzance 7 19.54x
Oakford 7 472.97x
Plumstead 7 7.07x
St Marylebone London 7 1.51x
Beaminster 6 94.49x
Buckfastleigh 6 71.77x
Hackney London 6 1.23x
Islington London 6 0.71x
Lambeth 6 0.79x
Liverpool 6 0.96x
Michaelstone Super Avon 6 36.59x
Monks Coppenhall 6 8.28x
Paddington London 6 1.88x
Paston 6 172.41x
South Tawton 6 160.43x
Tarvin Pryors Hayes 6 235.29x
Tiverton 6 19.23x
Wandsworth 6 7.16x
West Ham 6 1.58x
Bishop Stortford 5 24.96x
Chard 5 29.46x
Clapton 5 862.07x
Codnor Loscoe 5 46.34x
Corscombe 5 257.73x
Delamere 5 289.02x
Exeter St Thomas The 5 27.09x
Holbeach 5 32.28x
Morebath 5 378.79x
Newington 5 1.56x
Northampton Priory St 5 10.18x
Poplar London 5 3.04x
Bratton Clovelly 4 223.46x
Brighton 4 1.35x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 4 2.49x
Bushey 4 28.01x
Christchurch 4 20.56x
Cullompton 4 50.57x
Devonport 4 19.22x
Kirkdale 4 2.30x
Mile End Old Town 4 2.91x
Newcastle Under Lyme 4 7.70x
Okehampton 4 58.57x
St Helier 4 4.77x
St Pancras London 4 0.57x
Ystradyfodwg 4 3.01x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 67
John 55
George 32
James 24
Charles 22
Thomas 22
Henry 21
Robert 11
Edward 10
Samuel 10
Joseph 8
Richard 8
Walter 8
Frank 7
Edwin 6
Alfred 5
Frederick 5
Albert 4
Herbert 4
Arthur 3
Fred 3
Fredrick 3
Horatio 3
Nathaniel 3
Thos. 3
Alexander 2
Chas. 2
David 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Frederic 2
Hy. 2
Moses 2
Reginald 2
Silas 2
Sydney 2
Tom 2
Willm. 2
Wm. 2
Alfd.V. 1
Benjamin 1
Christopher 1
Emma 1
Emmanuel 1
F.G. 1
Fradrick 1
Hogart 1
Jas. 1
Jeffery 1
Wm.P. 1

FAQ

Pine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 885 people were recorded with the Pine surname. That placed it at #4,292 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 939 in 2016. That gives Pine a modern rank of #6,102.

What does the Pine surname mean?

An English topographic surname for someone who lived near a pine tree or in a pine forest.

What does the Pine map show?

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