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UK surname

Remington

An English occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked at a place called Rimmington.

In the 1881 census there were 413 people recorded with the Remington surname, ranking it #7,794 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 335, ranked #13,611, down from #7,794 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bentham, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, South Lakeland and South Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Remington is 502 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 18.9%.

1881 census count

413

Ranked #7,794

Modern count

335

2016, ranked #13,611

Peak year

1901

502 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Remington had 413 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,794 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 335 in 2016, ranked #13,611.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 502 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Remington surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Remington surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Remington 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 293 #7,783
1861 historical 356 #7,171
1881 historical 413 #7,794
1891 historical 454 #8,026
1901 historical 502 #8,032
1911 historical 441 #8,638
1997 modern 367 #11,751
1998 modern 379 #11,851
1999 modern 375 #12,004
2000 modern 372 #12,020
2001 modern 377 #11,723
2002 modern 377 #11,962
2003 modern 365 #12,038
2004 modern 377 #11,776
2005 modern 373 #11,794
2006 modern 369 #11,965
2007 modern 369 #12,098
2008 modern 374 #12,086
2009 modern 375 #12,317
2010 modern 368 #12,750
2011 modern 341 #13,341
2012 modern 342 #13,184
2013 modern 354 #13,079
2014 modern 354 #13,153
2015 modern 344 #13,332
2016 modern 335 #13,611

Geography

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Where Remingtons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bentham, London parishes, Lambeth, Dalton-in-Furness and Kirkby Lonsdale. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley, South Lakeland, South Somerset, Tameside and Walsall. 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 Bentham Yorkshire, West Riding
2 London parishes London 3
3 Lambeth London (South Districts)
4 Dalton-in-Furness Lancashire
5 Kirkby Lonsdale Westmorland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 021 Barnsley
2 South Lakeland 010 South Lakeland
3 South Somerset 009 South Somerset
4 Tameside 014 Tameside
5 Walsall 013 Walsall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Remington

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Remington

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Remington, 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 Remington surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Remington 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Remington is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Remington 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

Remington falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Remington is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Remington, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Remington

The surname Remington originates from England, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It derives from the Old English words "remic" meaning "raven" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." The name likely referred to a place where ravens were commonly found or a settlement associated with ravens.

One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1182, where it appears as "Robertus de Remintona." This suggests the name was originally a habitation name, referring to someone from a place called Remington.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Remyngton" and "Remmyngton," reflecting the evolving spellings of the time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention "Johannes de Remington" in Oxfordshire.

The Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, does not contain the name Remington, as it predates the earliest known records of the surname. However, it does include several place names that may have contributed to the formation of the surname, such as Rammeton and Remington.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname was John Remington, born around 1300 in Warwickshire, England. Another notable figure was Sir Robert Remington, a 14th-century knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of John Remington (1515-1590), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Worcester.

The 17th century saw the rise of Thomas Remington (1615-1694), a prominent merchant and member of the Virginia House of Burgesses in the American colonies.

In the 18th century, Eliphalet Remington (1793-1861) gained recognition as the founder of the Remington Arms Company, a renowned American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition.

The 19th century brought forth Samuel Remington (1819-1892), an American inventor and businessman who patented various innovations in the sewing machine industry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Remington families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Remington 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. Lancashire leads with 74 Remingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.51x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 74 1.51x
Surrey 49 2.43x
Northamptonshire 42 10.80x
Westmorland 40 44.00x
Middlesex 36 0.87x
Kent 35 2.48x
Yorkshire 29 0.71x
Warwickshire 24 2.30x
Leicestershire 19 4.14x
Channel Islands 9 7.34x
Essex 9 1.10x
Oxfordshire 7 2.74x
Worcestershire 7 1.30x
Somerset 6 0.90x
Nottinghamshire 5 0.90x
Devon 4 0.46x
Glamorgan 4 0.56x
Buckinghamshire 3 1.20x
Suffolk 3 0.60x
Sussex 3 0.43x
Cambridgeshire 2 0.76x
Flintshire 2 1.80x
Hampshire 2 0.24x
Hertfordshire 2 0.70x
Pembrokeshire 2 1.52x
Staffordshire 2 0.14x
Wiltshire 2 0.55x
Cumberland 1 0.28x
Royal Navy 1 2.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rothwell in Northamptonshire leads with 40 Remingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1023.02x.

Place Total Index
Rothwell 40 1023.02x
Kirkby Lonsdale 27 1097.56x
Aston 13 4.53x
Kendal 11 66.11x
Lambeth 10 2.77x
Plumstead 10 21.26x
Camberwell 9 3.41x
Over Wyresdale 9 1232.88x
St Helier 9 22.56x
West Derby 9 6.27x
Dalton In Furness 8 42.24x
Dartford 8 55.44x
Kensington London 8 3.48x
Southcoates 8 35.16x
Sutton Coldfield 8 72.99x
Bermondsey 7 5.69x
Fritwell 7 886.08x
Lancaster 7 23.97x
Worcester St Peter 7 68.49x
Blackburn 6 4.59x
Bradford 6 6.05x
Chelmsford 6 42.83x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 7.70x
Morley 6 28.16x
Putney 6 31.83x
Weston Super Mare 6 35.69x
Barrow In Furness 5 7.49x
Bexley 5 40.06x
Croydon 5 4.47x
Hammersmith London 5 4.91x
Kirkby Ireleth 5 204.08x
Lee 5 24.40x
St Luke London 5 7.54x
Aldingham 4 243.90x
Kirby Bellars 4 1025.64x
Leicester St Margaret 4 3.58x
Llandaff 4 16.69x
Newark Upon Trent 4 19.96x
Newington 4 2.62x
Thurnby 4 1212.12x
Wigston Magna 4 65.79x
Wimbledon 4 17.68x
Bethnal Green London 3 1.67x
Birmingham 3 0.86x
Blawith 3 1363.64x
Brighton 3 2.13x
Clerkenwell London 3 3.07x
Islington London 3 0.75x
Lewisham 3 3.99x
Normanton 3 24.35x
Plymouth St Andrew 3 4.52x
Southfleet 3 229.01x
Ulverston 3 20.98x
Wenhaston 3 241.94x
Battersea 2 1.31x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 2.40x
Foxcott 2 1818.18x
Hertford St John 2 47.06x
Holdenhurst 2 8.99x
Leicester St Mary 2 5.40x
March 2 22.81x
Melling With Wrayton 2 833.33x
Paddington London 2 1.32x
Pembroke St Michael 2 105.26x
Rhuddlan 2 20.43x
Stoke Upon Trent 2 1.35x
Teddington London 2 21.34x
Willesden 2 5.13x
Alderbury 1 58.14x
Birkby 1 666.67x
Caterham 1 11.22x
Ingleton 1 43.29x
Kirkby Stephen 1 42.37x
Loddington 1 270.27x
Royal Navy 1 2.37x
Scarisbrick 1 17.54x
St Martin In Fields 1 4.04x
Upper Allithwaite E 1 125.00x
Wellingborough 1 5.11x
Winterslow 1 81.30x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 29
William 20
Thomas 14
George 13
Alfred 8
James 8
Robert 8
Edward 7
Arthur 6
Henry 6
Richard 6
Charles 5
Frank 3
Fred 3
Fredk. 3
Herbert 3
Reginald 3
Albert 2
Alexander 2
Earnest 2
Francis 2
Geo. 2
Jesse 2
Thos. 2
Walter 2
Willm. 2
Archibald 1
Aspness 1
Benjamin 1
Clarence 1
Ed.C. 1
Edwd. 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
G.F. 1
Harold 1
Harry 1
Horace 1
Hubie 1
Jno. 1
Jos. 1
Louis 1
Rd.H. 1
Richd. 1
Sam 1
Solomon 1
Thos.H. 1
W. 1
Willm.H. 1

FAQ

Remington surname: questions and answers

How common was the Remington surname in 1881?

In 1881, 413 people were recorded with the Remington surname. That placed it at #7,794 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Remington surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 335 in 2016. That gives Remington a modern rank of #13,611.

What does the Remington surname mean?

An English occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked at a place called Rimmington.

What does the Remington map show?

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