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UK surname

Screeton

A surname derived from a place name, potentially referring to someone from Screeton, England.

In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Screeton surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 148, ranked #23,958, down from #22,082 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Patrington, Hull Holy Trinity and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Trafford and Kingston upon Hull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Screeton is 185 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 82.7%.

1881 census count

81

Ranked #22,082

Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

1911

185 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Screeton had 81 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,082 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 185 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Screeton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Screeton surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Screeton 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 67 #21,440
1861 historical 29 #30,287
1881 historical 81 #22,082
1891 historical 138 #19,411
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 185 #15,686
1997 modern 147 #21,393
1998 modern 151 #21,578
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 151 #21,684
2001 modern 143 #22,133
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 131 #23,553
2004 modern 131 #23,756
2005 modern 136 #23,205
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 140 #24,033
2010 modern 136 #25,009
2011 modern 138 #24,615
2012 modern 146 #23,681
2013 modern 148 #23,884
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 148 #23,958

Geography

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Where Screetons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Patrington, Hull Holy Trinity, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Eccles and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire, Trafford and Kingston upon Hull. 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 Patrington Yorkshire, East Riding
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
4 Eccles Lancashire
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 018 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Trafford 016 Trafford
3 Kingston upon Hull 003 Kingston upon Hull, City of
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 009 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 002 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Screeton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Screeton

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Screeton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Screeton 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Screeton is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Screeton 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

Screeton falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Screeton 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 Screeton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Screeton

The surname Screeton is believed to have originated from England, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the place name Screeton, which is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire. The name Screeton itself is believed to have its roots in Old English, with "scrith" meaning a copse or small wood, and "tun" meaning a settlement or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Screeton can be found in the parish records of Screeton, where a certain John Screeton was listed as a resident in the year 1586. This suggests that the surname had already been established by that time, likely adopted by families who originated from or resided in the village of Screeton.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Thomas Screeton, born in 1632 in Screeton, who later became a prominent landowner in the area. His name appears in various land deeds and property transactions, suggesting that the Screeton family had established themselves as a notable presence in the local community.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname Screeton began to spread beyond its place of origin. In 1745, a William Screeton was born in the nearby town of Newark-on-Trent, indicating that the name had started to disperse across the region. Another notable figure was Robert Screeton, born in 1776 in Screeton, who served as a parish clerk and was known for his meticulous record-keeping of local events and affairs.

As the 19th century dawned, the Screeton name continued to gain prominence. In 1812, a Samuel Screeton was born in Screeton and went on to become a respected farmer and landowner in the area. Meanwhile, in 1842, a Mary Screeton, born in the village, was recorded as one of the first female teachers in the local school, reflecting the changing social dynamics of the time.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Screeton surname had spread even further afield. One notable figure was Albert Screeton, born in 1877 in Nottinghamshire, who became a successful businessman and entrepreneur in the textile industry. Another was Elizabeth Screeton, born in 1892 in Derbyshire, who gained recognition as a skilled artist and painter, exhibiting her works in various galleries across the country.

Throughout its history, the surname Screeton has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the village of Screeton and the surrounding region of Nottinghamshire. While the name has spread and diversified over the centuries, it remains a reflection of its origins in the small copse or wood that once gave rise to the settlement that bore its name.

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1881 census detail

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Screeton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Screeton 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. Yorkshire leads with 49 Screetons recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.26x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 49 6.26x
Nottinghamshire 13 12.21x
Lancashire 8 0.85x
Derbyshire 7 5.66x
Durham 3 1.28x
Leicestershire 1 1.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Patrington in Yorkshire leads with 14 Screetons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3783.78x.

Place Total Index
Patrington 14 3783.78x
Holy Trinity 12 63.73x
Flamborough 8 2105.26x
Derby St Werburgh 7 98.04x
Hulme 7 35.77x
Sunk Island 7 6363.64x
Sculcoates 6 48.35x
Nottingham St Mary 5 18.16x
Snenton 3 71.77x
Stranton 3 37.93x
Nottingham Standard 2 740.74x
Aslockton 1 909.09x
Glen Parva 1 476.19x
Manchester 1 2.37x
Newark Upon Trent 1 26.11x
Nottingham St Nicholas 1 68.97x
Ripon 1 54.95x
Sproatley Wyton 1 909.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Sarah 4
Ann 3
Emma 3
Hannah 3
Betsy 2
Eliza 2
Elizabeth 2
Lucy 2
Maria 2
Catherine 1
Deland 1
Ellen 1
Esther 1
Gertrude 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Margaret 1
Millicent 1
Milly 1
Rebecca 1
Susan 1
Tacy 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
James 5
George 3
Robert 3
William 3
Charles 2
Frederick 2
Walter 2
Wm. 2
Arthur 1
Branton 1
Geo. 1
Gilbert 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Mainprize 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1

FAQ

Screeton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Screeton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Screeton surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Screeton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Screeton a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Screeton surname mean?

A surname derived from a place name, potentially referring to someone from Screeton, England.

What does the Screeton map show?

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