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UK surname

Revett

A locational surname derived from an English place name, possibly from the French "revette" meaning a stream or rivulet.

In the 1881 census there were 150 people recorded with the Revett surname, ranking it #15,489 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 101, ranked #30,929, down from #15,489 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Clacton, Great, Braintree and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tendring, Suffolk Coastal and South Gloucestershire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Revett is 220 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 32.7%.

1881 census count

150

Ranked #15,489

Modern count

101

2016, ranked #30,929

Peak year

1861

220 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Revett had 150 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,489 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016, ranked #30,929.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 220 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Revett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Revett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Revett 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 125 #14,700
1861 historical 220 #11,076
1881 historical 150 #15,489
1891 historical 213 #14,269
1901 historical 166 #17,011
1911 historical 167 #16,692
1997 modern 140 #22,031
1998 modern 135 #23,118
1999 modern 132 #23,602
2000 modern 137 #23,048
2001 modern 131 #23,343
2002 modern 131 #23,793
2003 modern 129 #23,783
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 124 #24,529
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 113 #26,920
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 113 #27,967
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 107 #29,827
2015 modern 104 #30,269
2016 modern 101 #30,929

Geography

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Where Revetts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Clacton, Great, Braintree, London parishes, Kirton and Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tendring, Suffolk Coastal and South Gloucestershire. 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 Clacton, Great Essex
2 Braintree Essex
3 London parishes London 1
4 Kirton Suffolk
5 Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a Essex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tendring 011 Tendring
2 Suffolk Coastal 005 Suffolk Coastal
3 Suffolk Coastal 010 Suffolk Coastal
4 Suffolk Coastal 008 Suffolk Coastal
5 South Gloucestershire 030 South Gloucestershire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Revett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Revett

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Revett is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Revett is most concentrated in decile 6 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

Revett falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Revett 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Revett

The surname Revett has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the village of Revett, which was located in the county of Suffolk. The name Revett is likely derived from the Old English words "refe" and "geat," meaning "bailiff" and "gate," respectively.

The name Revett is first recorded in historical documents in the late 16th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the parish records of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, where a William Revett is mentioned in 1587.

In the 17th century, the name Revett appears in various records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, where a John Revett is listed as a resident of Polstead, Suffolk. Another notable mention is in the Protestation Returns of 1641/42, which records a Thomas Revett from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

During the 18th century, the Revett family spread across different parts of England. One notable figure from this period was Nicholas Revett (1720-1804), an English architect and draughtsman who is best known for his work in documenting ancient Greek architecture alongside James Stuart.

In the 19th century, the Revett surname continued to be found in various records. One example is William Revett (1807-1888), a British architect who worked on several notable projects, including the reconstruction of St. Giles Church in Cheadle, Staffordshire.

Other historical figures with the surname Revett include:

1. Thomas Revett (1780-1851), an English clergyman and botanist known for his work on the flora of the Bahamas. 2. James Revett (1812-1889), a British painter and illustrator who specialized in depicting maritime scenes. 3. Eldred Revett (1851-1922), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. 4. Neville Revett (1899-1971), a British architect and town planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of cities after World War II. 5. Michael Revett (born 1935), a British historian and author who has written extensively on the history of Africa and the Middle East.

While the Revett surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, as families migrated and settled in new lands.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Revett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Revett 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. Suffolk leads with 35 Revetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.64x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 35 19.64x
Lancashire 24 1.38x
Essex 21 7.27x
Norfolk 14 6.22x
Yorkshire 14 0.97x
Middlesex 11 0.75x
Lincolnshire 7 2.99x
Sussex 7 2.84x
Hampshire 5 1.67x
Staffordshire 3 0.61x
Lanarkshire 2 0.42x
Surrey 2 0.28x
Cheshire 1 0.31x
Derbyshire 1 0.44x
Kent 1 0.20x
Wiltshire 1 0.77x
Worcestershire 1 0.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Parham in Suffolk leads with 10 Revetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4545.45x.

Place Total Index
Parham 10 4545.45x
Bradford 8 22.79x
Ipswich St Margaret 7 115.70x
Castleton 6 34.60x
Cheetham 6 46.33x
Lewes St John Under 6 1764.71x
Tuttington 6 6000.00x
Walthamstow 6 57.75x
Ipswich St Clement 5 110.38x
Ipswich St Helen 5 236.97x
Maldon All Sts 5 877.19x
Mileham 5 2000.00x
Odiham 5 378.79x
St Botolph Lincoln 5 297.62x
Newchurch 4 28.17x
West Ham 4 6.27x
Willesden 4 29.01x
Bradfield 3 53.67x
Braintree 3 115.83x
Rusholme 3 64.79x
Salford 3 5.88x
Woodbridge 3 131.58x
Govan 2 1.71x
Horton In Bradford 2 8.83x
Ipswich St Peter 2 83.33x
Market Rasen 2 152.67x
Mile End 2 377.36x
Paddington London 2 3.72x
Rowley Regis 2 14.53x
St George Hanover 2 10.47x
Stowmarket 2 97.09x
Alfreton 1 14.37x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 1 7.40x
Brighton 1 2.01x
Charlton Next Woolwich 1 19.19x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 3.63x
Claines 1 19.08x
Croydon 1 2.53x
Emneth 1 200.00x
Kelvedon 1 129.87x
Kensington London 1 1.23x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 1 14.81x
Manchester 1 1.28x
Monks Coppenhall 1 8.20x
Penge 1 10.70x
Salisbury St Edmund 1 48.08x
St George Martyr 1 40.49x
St Luke London 1 4.26x
Thetford St Peter 1 169.49x
Wattisfield 1 416.67x
Wolverhampton 1 2.63x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 11
Sarah 6
Elizabeth 5
Alice 3
Annie 3
Emma 3
Isabel 3
Rosa 3
Elizth. 2
Hester 2
Kate 2
Martha 2
Sophia 2
Susan 2
Anna 1
Bessey 1
Caroline 1
Daisy 1
Edna 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Harriette 1
Jane 1
Janet 1
Julia 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Lucy 1
Margaret 1
Margeret 1
Matilda 1
Maud 1
Pauline 1
Robina 1
Rosette 1
Ruth 1
Teresa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 8
James 7
Frederick 5
John 5
Robert 5
Henry 4
Charles 3
Frank 3
George 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Benjamin 2
Francis 2
Joseph 2
Richard 2
Sam 2
Samuel 2
Thomas 2
Benj.Kingsley 1
Brooke 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frederic 1
Jack 1
Philip 1
Tom 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Revett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Revett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 150 people were recorded with the Revett surname. That placed it at #15,489 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Revett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 101 in 2016. That gives Revett a modern rank of #30,929.

What does the Revett surname mean?

A locational surname derived from an English place name, possibly from the French "revette" meaning a stream or rivulet.

What does the Revett map show?

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