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UK surname

Pinnick

A variant English habitational surname derived from place names like Pinnock in Somerset, England.

In the 1881 census there were 203 people recorded with the Pinnick surname, ranking it #12,717 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 254, ranked #16,632, down from #12,717 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Newchurch, Hursley and Beaulieu. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pinnick is 287 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 25.1%.

1881 census count

203

Ranked #12,717

Modern count

254

2016, ranked #16,632

Peak year

2011

287 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pinnick had 203 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,717 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 254 in 2016, ranked #16,632.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 208 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Pinnick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pinnick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Pinnick 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 163 #12,156
1861 historical 79 #23,702
1881 historical 203 #12,717
1891 historical 154 #18,004
1901 historical 208 #14,760
1911 historical 200 #14,960
1997 modern 243 #15,556
1998 modern 252 #15,584
1999 modern 257 #15,506
2000 modern 260 #15,360
2001 modern 253 #15,403
2002 modern 250 #15,819
2003 modern 266 #14,987
2004 modern 275 #14,717
2005 modern 264 #15,085
2006 modern 265 #15,126
2007 modern 279 #14,732
2008 modern 277 #14,940
2009 modern 276 #15,300
2010 modern 276 #15,637
2011 modern 287 #15,044
2012 modern 277 #15,375
2013 modern 276 #15,683
2014 modern 277 #15,734
2015 modern 263 #16,224
2016 modern 254 #16,632

Geography

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Where Pinnicks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Newchurch, Hursley, Beaulieu, Southampton St Mary and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood. 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 Newchurch Hampshire
2 Hursley Hampshire
3 Beaulieu Hampshire
4 Southampton St Mary Hampshire
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mansfield 004 Mansfield
2 Mansfield 003 Mansfield
3 Mansfield 002 Mansfield
4 Newark and Sherwood 002 Newark and Sherwood
5 Mansfield 007 Mansfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pinnick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pinnick

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Pinnick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Pinnick 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 house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Pinnick is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pinnick is most concentrated in decile 8 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pinnick falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Pinnick

The surname Pinnick is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pynnocc," which referred to a small enclosure or pound for confining stray animals. This term may have been used as a topographic surname for someone who lived near such an enclosure or worked as a pound-keeper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a Willelmus Pynnok was listed in 1327. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. Another early reference appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1348, where a Johannes Pynok was mentioned.

The Pinnick surname is also closely linked to the place name Pinnocke in Northamptonshire, which likely originated from the same Old English root word. This connection suggests that some Pinnick families may have taken their name from this location or nearby areas.

Notable individuals with the Pinnick surname include Sir Thomas Pinnock (c.1515-1587), a prominent English judge and lawyer who served as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another figure is John Pinnock (1770-1827), an English teacher and author of popular educational books for children, including "Pinnock's Goldsmith's History of England" and "Pinnock's Catechisms."

In the 17th century, John Pinnick (1629-1696) was a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, known for his philanthropic contributions to the local community. His son, William Pinnick (1662-1741), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the city of Gloucester.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Pinnick surname in America was Robert Pinnick, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. This suggests that some Pinnick families may have emigrated from England to the American colonies during the 17th century.

Throughout history, the Pinnick surname has maintained its presence, albeit with various spelling variations such as Pinnock, Pynock, and Pynnocke. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from law and education to business and community service.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pinnick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pinnick 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 89 Pinnicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.61x.

County Total Index
Hampshire 89 21.61x
Middlesex 42 2.09x
Surrey 24 2.45x
Devon 13 3.11x
Dorset 8 6.07x
Kent 8 1.17x
Essex 6 1.51x
Channel Islands 3 5.04x
Yorkshire 3 0.15x
Durham 2 0.33x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.82x
Huntingdonshire 1 2.51x
Lancashire 1 0.04x
Lincolnshire 1 0.31x
Norfolk 1 0.32x
Northamptonshire 1 0.53x
Northumberland 1 0.33x
Sussex 1 0.30x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northwood in Hampshire leads with 15 Pinnicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 255.97x.

Place Total Index
Northwood 15 255.97x
Kingston On Thames 11 46.77x
Titchfield 11 354.84x
Fawley 10 763.36x
Fordington 8 281.69x
Gillingham 8 56.62x
Islington London 8 4.11x
Putney 8 87.34x
Hursley 6 625.00x
Millbrook 6 57.86x
Southampton St Mary 6 23.17x
Chiswick 5 45.54x
East Stonehouse 5 60.68x
Fulham London 5 17.16x
Plymouth St Andrew 5 15.52x
Romsey Infra 5 357.14x
St Marylebone London 5 4.66x
St Pancras London 5 3.09x
Whippingham 5 160.26x
Willingale Doe 5 1724.14x
Beaulieu 4 625.00x
Aldershot 3 21.74x
Alverstoke 3 20.12x
Battersea 3 4.06x
Portsea 3 3.72x
Shoreditch London 3 3.44x
St George Hanover 3 11.44x
St Helier 3 15.48x
Bromley London 2 4.52x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 4.94x
Eling 2 47.96x
Enfield 2 15.17x
Hetton Le Hole 2 26.39x
Otterbourne 2 338.98x
Priors Dean 2 1818.18x
Southwark St George Martyr 2 4.95x
Werrington 2 444.44x
Bishops Waltham 1 58.14x
Brading 1 18.28x
Brighton 1 1.46x
Eastrington 1 384.62x
Elton 1 178.57x
Exeter St David 1 28.01x
Fulwood 1 38.76x
Hammersmith London 1 2.02x
Hornsey 1 3.94x
Kensington London 1 0.90x
Kirkby Upon Bain 1 555.56x
Langley Marish 1 67.11x
Paddington London 1 1.35x
Rushden 1 39.53x
St Mary Kalendar 1 116.28x
St Thomas Winchester 1 34.36x
Steventon 1 500.00x
Tynemouth 1 6.25x
Walpole St Andrew 1 208.33x
Weeke 1 80.00x
West Ham 1 1.14x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 17
Elizabeth 12
Ann 6
Alice 5
Ellen 4
Sophia 4
Emily 3
Emma 3
Fanny 3
Louisa 3
Sarah 3
Ada 2
Amy 2
Florence 2
Jane 2
Kate 2
Lilian 2
Lucy 2
Matilda 2
Susan 2
Agnes 1
Amelia 1
Amilia 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Catharine 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
E. 1
Eliza 1
Flora 1
Hannah 1
Helena 1
Henrietta 1
Hilda 1
Infant 1
Katie 1
Laura 1
Lavania 1
Lillian 1
Lousia 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Othilie 1
Rebecca 1
Rhoda 1
Rosa 1
Rose 1
Therisia 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pinnick 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 6
Henry 6
John 6
Thomas 6
Alfred 4
Edward 4
Robert 4
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Andrew 2
Augustus 2
David 2
Frederick 2
Harry 2
Walter 2
Ainsby 1
Albert 1
Alered 1
Benjamin 1
Ernest 1
Fred 1
Geo. 1
Geo.Jo. 1
Hugh 1
I. 1
Martin 1
Mathew 1
Peter 1
Sydney 1
Thos. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Pinnick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pinnick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 203 people were recorded with the Pinnick surname. That placed it at #12,717 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pinnick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 254 in 2016. That gives Pinnick a modern rank of #16,632.

What does the Pinnick surname mean?

A variant English habitational surname derived from place names like Pinnock in Somerset, England.

What does the Pinnick map show?

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