UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Pullon.
In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Pullon surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 42, ranked #35,336, down from #19,636 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Hull Holy Trinity and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pullon is 214 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 58.4%.
1881 census count
101
Ranked #19,636
Modern count
42
2016, ranked #35,336
Peak year
1891
214 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pullon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pullon 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 | 201 | #10,364 |
| 1861 | historical | 201 | #11,949 |
| 1881 | historical | 101 | #19,636 |
| 1891 | historical | 214 | #14,214 |
| 1901 | historical | 147 | #18,270 |
| 1911 | historical | 130 | #19,504 |
| 1997 | modern | 53 | #32,329 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 52 | #32,848 |
| 2000 | modern | 55 | #32,609 |
| 2001 | modern | 55 | #32,482 |
| 2002 | modern | 53 | #33,021 |
| 2003 | modern | 54 | #32,990 |
| 2004 | modern | 55 | #33,154 |
| 2005 | modern | 47 | #34,011 |
| 2006 | modern | 46 | #34,415 |
| 2007 | modern | 43 | #34,845 |
| 2008 | modern | 42 | #34,994 |
| 2009 | modern | 44 | #35,028 |
| 2010 | modern | 43 | #35,233 |
| 2011 | modern | 38 | #35,501 |
| 2012 | modern | 39 | #35,415 |
| 2013 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
| 2014 | modern | 39 | #35,493 |
| 2015 | modern | 42 | #35,322 |
| 2016 | modern | 42 | #35,336 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Hull Holy Trinity, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Manchester. 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 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard | Nottinghamshire |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pullon 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 Pullon, 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 Pullon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pullon 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, Pullon 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 Pullon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pullon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PULLON is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from a Middle English word or place name related to a geographic feature or occupation. One possible origin is the Old English word "pull," meaning a small stream or brook, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with such a water source.
Another theory traces the name back to the village of Pullen in Gloucestershire, which was recorded as "Pullan" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This indicates that the surname could have been adopted by individuals hailing from or associated with that particular location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PULLON surname dates back to 1273, when a John de Pullan was mentioned in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire. This suggests that the name was already in use and potentially derived from a place name in that region.
In the 14th century, a William Pullon was documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, further solidifying the presence of the surname in various parts of England during that time period.
Notably, the PULLON surname was also associated with a prominent figure in English history – Sir William Pulteney (c. 1292-1349), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1330. Although the spelling of his surname slightly differs, it is thought to share a common origin with PULLON.
Other historical figures bearing the PULLON surname include John Pullon (c. 1480-1543), an English churchman who served as the Archdeacon of Taunton in Somerset; and Samuel Pullon (1598-1667), a Puritan minister and writer who authored several religious works during the 17th century.
As the surname spread throughout England over the centuries, variations in spelling likely emerged, such as Pullen, Pollen, and Pullan, reflecting regional dialects and the inconsistencies of records at the time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pullon 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. Yorkshire leads with 64 Pullons recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.56x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 64 | 6.56x |
| Nottinghamshire | 13 | 9.79x |
| Derbyshire | 8 | 5.19x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.81x |
| Berkshire | 3 | 4.06x |
| Sussex | 3 | 1.81x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.09x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.21x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holy Trinity in Yorkshire leads with 11 Pullons recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.85x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity | 11 | 46.85x |
| Basford | 9 | 147.06x |
| Derby St Alkmund | 8 | 173.16x |
| Hunshelf | 8 | 1666.67x |
| Leeds | 7 | 12.70x |
| Old Malton | 7 | 1147.54x |
| Kensington London | 5 | 9.13x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 4 | 11.65x |
| York St Maurice | 4 | 217.39x |
| Bramley In Bramley | 3 | 80.21x |
| Bray | 3 | 138.25x |
| Ifield | 3 | 434.78x |
| Leppington | 3 | 10000.00x |
| Dewsbury | 2 | 19.98x |
| Ecclesall Bierlow | 2 | 10.07x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 8.24x |
| Hunsingore | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Roystone | 2 | 526.32x |
| Scarborough | 2 | 22.55x |
| Wath On Dearne | 2 | 102.56x |
| York St Michael Le | 2 | 625.00x |
| Bardsey Cum Rigton | 1 | 909.09x |
| Bowling | 1 | 10.34x |
| Ecclesfield | 1 | 13.97x |
| Firbeck | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Heslington St Lawrence | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Manchester | 1 | 1.90x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 3.22x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 13.04x |
| Streatham | 1 | 13.68x |
| York St Cuthbert | 1 | 112.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pullon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pullon 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 Pullon households.
FAQ
In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Pullon surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 42 in 2016. That gives Pullon a modern rank of #35,336.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Pullon.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pullon 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.