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UK surname

Riggott

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "ridge or crest of a hill".

In the 1881 census there were 95 people recorded with the Riggott surname, ranking it #20,349 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 216, ranked #18,613, up from #20,349 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Morton, Duffield and Wingfield, North. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Bolsover.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Riggott is 237 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 127.4%.

1881 census count

95

Ranked #20,349

Modern count

216

2016, ranked #18,613

Peak year

1997

237 bearers

Map years

7

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Riggott had 95 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,349 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016, ranked #18,613.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 174 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Riggott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Riggott surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Riggott 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 76 #20,127
1861 historical 108 #19,856
1881 historical 95 #20,349
1891 historical 174 #16,520
1901 historical 161 #17,324
1911 historical 166 #16,756
1997 modern 237 #15,809
1998 modern 236 #16,304
1999 modern 236 #16,404
2000 modern 219 #17,195
2001 modern 220 #16,914
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 223 #16,905
2004 modern 216 #17,331
2005 modern 224 #16,876
2006 modern 208 #17,835
2007 modern 217 #17,520
2008 modern 220 #17,544
2009 modern 214 #18,220
2010 modern 223 #18,096
2011 modern 212 #18,575
2012 modern 217 #18,184
2013 modern 226 #17,969
2014 modern 223 #18,279
2015 modern 220 #18,346
2016 modern 216 #18,613

Geography

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Where Riggotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Morton, Duffield, Wingfield, North, St Werburgh and Chesterfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Derby and Barnsley. 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 Morton Derbyshire
2 Duffield Derbyshire
3 Wingfield, North Derbyshire
4 St Werburgh Derbyshire
5 Chesterfield Derbyshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North East Derbyshire 012 North East Derbyshire
2 Chesterfield 012 Chesterfield
3 Bolsover 008 Bolsover
4 Derby 005 Derby
5 Barnsley 006 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Riggott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Riggott

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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, Riggott 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

Riggott 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Riggott falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Riggott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Riggott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Riggott

The surname RIGGOTT is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "hrycg" meaning "ridge" and "bott" meaning "dwelling" or "cottage". This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived in a cottage on a ridge or hilltop.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname RIGGOTT appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Riggbot". This indicates that the name was already in use in the 13th century. It is likely that the name originated in the Oxfordshire region.

In the 14th century, the surname RIGGOTT is found in various records across England, with variations in spelling such as "Riggett", "Rigott", and "Ryggott". This was a common occurrence due to the inconsistencies in written records during that time period.

One notable early bearer of the RIGGOTT surname was John Riggott, who was born in Warwickshire in 1532. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the English Parliament.

In the 17th century, the RIGGOTT surname can be found in several parish records from counties such as Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by this point.

Another person of note with the RIGGOTT surname was William Riggott, born in 1678 in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent clergyman and served as the Rector of Chipping Norton.

During the 18th century, the RIGGOTT surname continued to be found in various records across England. One example is Samuel Riggott, born in 1725 in Gloucestershire, who was a successful merchant and landowner.

In the 19th century, the name RIGGOTT appeared in several census records and civil registration documents. One notable bearer of the name was George Riggott, born in 1842 in Warwickshire, who was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in the region.

Another individual of note was Emily Riggott, born in 1865 in Oxfordshire, who was a pioneering educator and established several schools for underprivileged children in the area.

Overall, the surname RIGGOTT has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, with a clear connection to the Oxfordshire region and references to dwelling on ridges or hilltops. Although not a widely prevalent surname, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Riggott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Riggott 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. Derbyshire leads with 66 Riggotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 45.02x.

County Total Index
Derbyshire 66 45.02x
Yorkshire 12 1.29x
Nottinghamshire 11 8.72x
Lincolnshire 4 2.67x
Staffordshire 2 0.63x
Lancashire 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chesterfield in Derbyshire leads with 18 Riggotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 327.27x.

Place Total Index
Chesterfield 18 327.27x
Stretton 8 4000.00x
Duffield 6 517.24x
Nottingham St Mary 6 18.38x
Coal Aston 5 2000.00x
Shirland 5 454.55x
Ault Hucknall 4 1666.67x
Brightside Bierlow 4 21.98x
Gedney 4 655.74x
Sandiacre 4 769.23x
Brampton 3 146.34x
Derby St Peter 3 64.24x
Whittington 3 147.78x
Worksop 3 80.21x
Baslow With Bubnell 2 740.74x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 10.60x
Gedling 2 952.38x
Kimberworth 2 38.84x
Newbold Dunston 2 143.88x
Sheffield 2 6.77x
Stoke Upon Trent 2 5.97x
Walton In Wakefield 2 1000.00x
Barton Upon Irwell 1 11.96x
Brackenfield 1 1000.00x
Claylane 1 49.02x
Dronfield 1 53.19x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 8
James 5
William 5
Joseph 4
Arthur 3
George 3
Henry 3
Charles 2
Harriden 2
Reuben 2
A. 1
Christopher 1
Edgar 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1

FAQ

Riggott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Riggott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 95 people were recorded with the Riggott surname. That placed it at #20,349 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Riggott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016. That gives Riggott a modern rank of #18,613.

What does the Riggott surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "ridge or crest of a hill".

What does the Riggott map show?

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