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UK surname

Scutt

A diminutive of Scottish, which derived as a nickname for someone of Scottish descent.

In the 1881 census there were 762 people recorded with the Scutt surname, ranking it #4,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,074, ranked #5,440, down from #4,843 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bolney, Minster and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Horsham, Newark and Sherwood and Arun.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Scutt is 1,307 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 40.9%.

1881 census count

762

Ranked #4,843

Modern count

1,074

2016, ranked #5,440

Peak year

1911

1,307 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Scutt had 762 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,843 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,074 in 2016, ranked #5,440.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,307 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Scutt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Scutt surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Scutt 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 417 #5,829
1861 historical 445 #5,811
1881 historical 762 #4,843
1891 historical 974 #4,246
1901 historical 1,101 #4,388
1911 historical 1,307 #3,648
1997 modern 1,273 #4,475
1998 modern 1,289 #4,615
1999 modern 1,254 #4,742
2000 modern 1,246 #4,751
2001 modern 1,185 #4,856
2002 modern 1,189 #4,936
2003 modern 1,135 #5,044
2004 modern 1,123 #5,095
2005 modern 1,110 #5,097
2006 modern 1,093 #5,166
2007 modern 1,087 #5,236
2008 modern 1,077 #5,308
2009 modern 1,102 #5,314
2010 modern 1,129 #5,315
2011 modern 1,095 #5,392
2012 modern 1,106 #5,265
2013 modern 1,136 #5,227
2014 modern 1,134 #5,270
2015 modern 1,101 #5,345
2016 modern 1,074 #5,440

Geography

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Where Scutts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bolney, Minster, London parishes and Arundel. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Horsham, Newark and Sherwood, Arun and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Bolney Sussex
2 Minster Kent
3 London parishes London 1
4 Arundel Sussex
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Horsham 013 Horsham
2 Newark and Sherwood 006 Newark and Sherwood
3 Arun 003 Arun
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 038 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 Arun 007 Arun

Forenames

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First names often paired with Scutt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Scutt

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Scutt is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Scutt 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

Scutt 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Scutt 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Scutt

The surname Scutt is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "scutt," meaning a woodsman or forester. This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked in forestry or lived near wooded areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scutt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scotus." This entry suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Scutt," "Scutte," and "Scutte." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and phonetic adaptations over time.

During the medieval period, the Scutt family was concentrated in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, where many place names containing the word "scutt" or variations thereof can be found. For instance, the village of Scottow in Norfolk may have derived its name from the Scutt family.

One notable Scutt was John Scutt, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the development of the town of Diss, Norfolk, where he served as a magistrate and benefactor.

In the 17th century, the Scutt family expanded their presence to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding areas. Richard Scutt (1596-1659), a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, was born in Norfolk and later settled in London.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Scutt (1670-1736), a renowned clockmaker from the village of Boxted in Essex. His intricate and beautifully crafted clocks were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

In the 18th century, Thomas Scutt (1718-1789) was a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Mermaid Tavern and the former London Bridge Waterworks.

The 19th century saw the emergence of George Scutt (1811-1888), a successful industrialist and founder of the Scutt Engineering Works in Nottingham. His company played a significant role in the development of the railway industry during the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout history, the Scutt surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, professionals, and industrialists, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Scutt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Scutt 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. Sussex leads with 318 Scutts recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.34x.

County Total Index
Sussex 318 25.34x
Dorset 97 19.86x
Surrey 78 2.15x
Kent 61 2.40x
Middlesex 46 0.62x
Yorkshire 40 0.54x
Wiltshire 25 3.80x
Hampshire 14 0.92x
Gloucestershire 10 0.69x
Somerset 10 0.83x
Glamorgan 9 0.69x
Lincolnshire 8 0.67x
Worcestershire 8 0.82x
Derbyshire 7 0.60x
Devon 7 0.45x
Herefordshire 7 2.29x
Essex 6 0.41x
Lancashire 4 0.05x
Durham 3 0.14x
Fife 2 0.45x
Royal Navy 2 2.26x
Cornwall 1 0.12x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Pulborough in Sussex leads with 49 Scutts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1062.91x.

Place Total Index
Pulborough 49 1062.91x
Minster In Sheppey 39 92.70x
Bolney 30 1470.59x
Brighton 29 11.45x
Arundel 26 369.84x
Horsham 24 98.44x
Bere Regis 22 672.78x
Preston 14 786.52x
Bury 13 984.85x
Swinefleet 13 408.81x
Lambeth 12 1.85x
Croydon 11 5.46x
St Marylebone London 11 2.77x
West Hoathly 11 279.19x
Affpuddle 10 806.45x
Cranborne 10 169.20x
Rotherhithe 10 10.87x
Broomfleet 9 1451.61x
Llandilo Talybont 9 132.35x
Newington 9 3.27x
Pentridge 9 1500.00x
Sopworth 9 1800.00x
Amcotts 8 792.08x
Climping 8 1159.42x
Cuckfield 8 63.14x
Lewisham 8 5.91x
Mile End Old Town 8 6.81x
Reigate Foreign 8 20.37x
Shipley 8 281.69x
Storrington 8 232.56x
Broadwater 7 24.32x
Chute Forest 7 1707.32x
Greatham 7 4666.67x
Horfield 7 47.65x
Hove 7 12.71x
Huntsham 7 1400.00x
South Normanton 7 85.47x
Bermondsey 6 2.71x
Brampton Bryan 6 550.46x
Camberwell 6 1.26x
Keynes Coombe 6 1818.18x
Lancing 6 173.91x
Slinfold 6 304.57x
West Chiltington 6 368.10x
Bethnal Green London 5 1.55x
Ditchling 5 146.20x
Ewell 5 65.27x
Goole 5 40.45x
Graffham 5 476.19x
Islington London 5 0.69x
Martock 5 64.18x
Reedness 5 396.83x
Tottenham 5 4.22x
Wool 5 384.62x
Ashington 4 615.38x
Bromley 4 10.34x
Ferring 4 677.97x
Goring 4 296.30x
Hulme 4 2.17x
Kenswick 4 13333.33x
Littlehampton 4 39.92x
Melcombe Regis 4 19.76x
Orpington 4 51.41x
Southampton St Mary 4 4.17x
Wareham St Martin 4 215.05x
West Ham 4 1.23x
Battersea 3 1.10x
Bishopwearmouth 3 1.58x
Bremhill 3 101.01x
Hammersmith London 3 1.64x
Henfield 3 62.24x
Lee 3 8.14x
Nuthurst 3 144.23x
Salisbury St Thomas 3 57.47x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 2.00x
Stanford On Teme 3 769.23x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 3 8.76x
Stanmer 3 909.09x
Uckfield 3 54.84x
Winterborne St Martin 3 272.73x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 42
Elizabeth 28
Sarah 24
Annie 15
Ann 13
Caroline 13
Emily 13
Jane 13
Fanny 12
Louisa 12
Alice 11
Charlotte 10
Eliza 9
Emma 9
Ellen 7
Florence 7
Hannah 5
Agnes 4
Edith 4
Frances 4
Harriet 4
Harriett 4
Isabella 4
Kate 4
Minnie 4
Sophia 4
Anne 3
Catherine 3
Elizth. 3
Esther 3
Ethel 3
Anna 2
Bessie 2
Clara 2
Gertrude 2
Laura 2
Lilian 2
Lucy 2
Lydia 2
Maria 2
Phoebe 2
Rose 2
Selina 2
Susan 2
C. 1
Emmie 1
Jemima 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Zilla 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 57
George 39
John 33
Thomas 30
James 23
Henry 22
Charles 18
Robert 15
Frederick 13
Edward 12
Frank 10
Alfred 9
Albert 8
Arthur 7
Samuel 6
Joseph 5
Walter 5
Edmund 4
Harry 4
Ernest 3
Francis 3
Jonathan 3
Leonard 3
Stephen 3
Ambrose 2
Clement 2
David 2
Edwin 2
Eli 2
Fredrick 2
Geo. 2
Herbert 2
Hugh 2
Philip 2
Richard 2
Angus 1
Charley 1
Charlie 1
Chas. 1
Cuthbert 1
Eber. 1
Everard 1
Fredk.W. 1
Jame 1
Lenard 1
M. 1
Marmaduke 1
Melford 1
Moses 1
Wm.H. 1

FAQ

Scutt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Scutt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 762 people were recorded with the Scutt surname. That placed it at #4,843 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Scutt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,074 in 2016. That gives Scutt a modern rank of #5,440.

What does the Scutt surname mean?

A diminutive of Scottish, which derived as a nickname for someone of Scottish descent.

What does the Scutt map show?

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