UK surname
An English surname derived from a place name, likely indicating an origin near a location so named.
In the 1881 census there were 163 people recorded with the Shadwick surname, ranking it #14,689 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 70, ranked #33,700, down from #14,689 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rugby, Brampton (including Midgeholme) and Lanercost and Wigton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Shadwick is 180 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 57.1%.
1881 census count
163
Ranked #14,689
Modern count
70
2016, ranked #33,700
Peak year
1891
180 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Shadwick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Shadwick surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 109 | #16,212 |
| 1861 | historical | 162 | #14,310 |
| 1881 | historical | 163 | #14,689 |
| 1891 | historical | 180 | #16,143 |
| 1901 | historical | 166 | #17,011 |
| 1911 | historical | 151 | #17,797 |
| 1997 | modern | 74 | #30,218 |
| 1998 | modern | 72 | #30,775 |
| 1999 | modern | 76 | #30,546 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 70 | #31,016 |
| 2002 | modern | 72 | #31,269 |
| 2003 | modern | 73 | #31,186 |
| 2004 | modern | 76 | #31,125 |
| 2005 | modern | 66 | #32,303 |
| 2006 | modern | 67 | #32,532 |
| 2007 | modern | 67 | #32,871 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 75 | #32,733 |
| 2010 | modern | 80 | #32,670 |
| 2011 | modern | 77 | #32,909 |
| 2012 | modern | 73 | #33,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 73 | #33,557 |
| 2014 | modern | 72 | #33,647 |
| 2015 | modern | 72 | #33,595 |
| 2016 | modern | 70 | #33,700 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rugby, Brampton (including Midgeholme) and Lanercost, Wigton, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Bideford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rugby | Warwickshire |
| 2 | Brampton (including Midgeholme) and Lanercost | Cumberland |
| 3 | Wigton | Cumberland |
| 4 | Harrow-on-the-Hill | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 5 | Bideford | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Shadwick surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Shadwick, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Shadwick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Shadwick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Shadwick is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Shadwick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Shadwick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Shadwick is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from an Old English place name, possibly "Shad's wic," which translates to "Shad's dwelling" or "Shad's village." The name likely referred to a person named Shad who lived in a particular town or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Shadwick surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Shadewic." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of landholdings in England and serves as an invaluable record of names and places from that era.
In the 13th century, there are mentions of the surname in various legal documents and rolls, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1230, where a Robert de Shadwick is listed. The spelling variations during this time include Shadwyk, Shadwik, and Shadewyke.
Notable individuals with the Shadwick surname throughout history include John Shadwick (c. 1560-1628), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Another prominent figure was Sir Christopher Shadwick (1618-1672), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
In the 18th century, Robert Shadwick (1741-1818) was a British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy. Elizabeth Shadwick (1773-1845), born in Staffordshire, was a renowned English botanist and plant illustrator known for her detailed drawings of plants.
Moving into the 19th century, William Shadwick (1828-1902) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for various teams, including Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He was a skilled right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper.
The Shadwick surname has its roots deeply embedded in English history, with records dating back to the Norman conquest and beyond. While the name may have originated from a specific location or person, it has since spread across various regions and left its mark on numerous notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Shadwick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cumberland leads with 59 Shadwicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.84x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 59 | 42.84x |
| Middlesex | 29 | 1.81x |
| Glamorgan | 18 | 6.46x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 0.69x |
| Westmorland | 9 | 25.60x |
| Kent | 7 | 1.28x |
| Durham | 6 | 1.26x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.32x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 1.49x |
| Sussex | 3 | 1.11x |
| Northumberland | 2 | 0.84x |
| Somerset | 2 | 0.78x |
| Angus | 1 | 0.67x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.30x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.32x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.66x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.19x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.13x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wigton in Cumberland leads with 19 Shadwicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 922.33x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Shadwick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Shadwick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Shadwick households.
FAQ
In 1881, 163 people were recorded with the Shadwick surname. That placed it at #14,689 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 70 in 2016. That gives Shadwick a modern rank of #33,700.
An English surname derived from a place name, likely indicating an origin near a location so named.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Shadwick bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.