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UK surname

Shallcross

A locational surname deriving from a location near a shallow stream crossing.

In the 1881 census there were 527 people recorded with the Shallcross surname, ranking it #6,503 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 669, ranked #7,997, down from #6,503 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Biddulph, Stockport and Glossop. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Staffordshire Moorlands, Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Shallcross is 726 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.9%.

1881 census count

527

Ranked #6,503

Modern count

669

2016, ranked #7,997

Peak year

1901

726 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Shallcross had 527 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,503 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 669 in 2016, ranked #7,997.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 726 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Shallcross surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Shallcross surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Shallcross 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 297 #7,707
1861 historical 277 #9,025
1881 historical 527 #6,503
1891 historical 591 #6,465
1901 historical 726 #6,102
1911 historical 705 #6,048
1997 modern 605 #8,094
1998 modern 686 #7,598
1999 modern 685 #7,639
2000 modern 696 #7,523
2001 modern 680 #7,524
2002 modern 693 #7,574
2003 modern 691 #7,457
2004 modern 663 #7,722
2005 modern 661 #7,679
2006 modern 648 #7,819
2007 modern 641 #7,952
2008 modern 653 #7,890
2009 modern 676 #7,848
2010 modern 694 #7,830
2011 modern 692 #7,748
2012 modern 681 #7,786
2013 modern 693 #7,790
2014 modern 684 #7,925
2015 modern 680 #7,893
2016 modern 669 #7,997

Geography

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Where Shallcross' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Biddulph, Stockport, Glossop, Tarvin and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Staffordshire Moorlands, Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. 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 Biddulph Cheshire
2 Stockport Cheshire
3 Glossop Derbyshire
4 Tarvin Cheshire
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Staffordshire Moorlands 003 Staffordshire Moorlands
2 Staffordshire Moorlands 004 Staffordshire Moorlands
3 Cheshire West and Chester 021 Cheshire West and Chester
4 Cheshire East 030 Cheshire East
5 Cheshire East 035 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Shallcross

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Shallcross

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

Shallcross is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Shallcross 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 Shallcross 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 Shallcross, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Shallcross

The surname Shallcross is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Shallcross or Shalcross in Derbyshire, England. The name is composed of two elements: "shall," meaning shallow or flat, and "cross," referring to a crossroads or a crossing point over a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scelcros." This ancient manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property across England. The presence of the name in this document suggests that the Shallcross family had established roots in the country by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as "Shalcrosse" and "Shalcross." In 1273, a certain William de Shalcrosse was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Derbyshire, indicating the family's continued presence in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Shallcross include Sir John Shallcross (1677-1744), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1735. Another distinguished figure was Thomas Shallcross (1809-1873), a British architect renowned for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era.

In the realm of literature, Frederic Shallcross (1836-1906) was an English writer and editor who contributed to various publications, including the prestigious Dictionary of National Biography. His contemporaries included James Shallcross (1845-1924), a British journalist and author known for his work on the Liverpool Daily Post.

Across the Atlantic, the Shallcross name found its way to the United States, where one of the earliest recorded instances was that of John Shallcross (1696-1770), a Quaker settler who arrived in Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname Shallcross, which has its origins in the medieval English countryside and has since spread across the globe.

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1881 census detail

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Shallcross families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Shallcross 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. Cheshire leads with 271 Shallcross' recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.88x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 271 23.88x
Lancashire 99 1.62x
Derbyshire 58 7.21x
Staffordshire 51 2.94x
Yorkshire 17 0.33x
Kent 8 0.46x
Surrey 5 0.20x
Angus 4 0.84x
Cumberland 4 0.90x
Lincolnshire 3 0.37x
Sussex 3 0.35x
Leicestershire 2 0.35x
Middlesex 2 0.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Biddulph in Staffordshire leads with 23 Shallcross' recorded in 1881 and an index of 234.93x.

Place Total Index
Biddulph 23 234.93x
Everton 22 11.32x
Hyde 22 65.69x
Weaverham Cum Milton 22 733.33x
Barrow 21 1653.54x
Kingsley 21 990.57x
Glossop Dale 17 45.10x
Runcorn 15 57.34x
Wincham 15 717.70x
Ashton 14 2058.82x
Stockport 14 23.97x
Acton In Northwich 13 1238.10x
Leek Lowe 13 56.30x
Ludworth 13 343.01x
Chapel En Le Frith 12 163.27x
Great Sutton 12 2033.90x
Wolstanton 12 22.77x
Bosden 11 316.09x
West Derby 11 6.16x
Birkenhead 10 11.05x
Hulme 10 7.85x
Witton Cum Twambrooks 10 99.01x
Congleton 9 45.90x
Bradford 8 28.02x
Disley Stanley 8 136.99x
Duddon Iddinshall 8 2352.94x
Newton In Makerfield 7 37.47x
Salford 7 3.90x
Nether Hallam 6 8.71x
North Meols 6 10.05x
Bredbury 5 76.10x
Chinley Bugsworth 5 235.85x
Liverpool 5 1.35x
Throwley 5 458.72x
Ashton Under Lyne 4 3.00x
Beard Ollerset Whitle 4 75.61x
Brinnington 4 37.74x
Cuddington In Northwich 4 555.56x
Dundee 4 2.25x
Egham 4 26.01x
Hartford 4 155.64x
Manchester 4 1.46x
St Cuthbert W O Upperby 4 330.58x
Clee With Weelsby 3 16.68x
Derby St Werburgh 3 6.46x
Ecclesall Bierlow 3 2.90x
Folkestone 3 8.82x
Hastings St Mary 3 13.91x
Lymm 3 36.36x
Pendleton In Salford 3 4.13x
Preston On Hill 3 303.03x
Toxteth Park 3 1.45x
Audley 2 11.65x
Beard 2 76.34x
Blackley 2 18.71x
Hatton In Runcorn 2 312.50x
Kirkby Mallory Earl 2 73.26x
Langsett 2 416.67x
Leftwich 2 39.68x
Macclesfield 2 3.97x
Marple 2 25.67x
Moss Side 2 6.23x
Newton In Northwich 2 57.97x
Oakmere 2 277.78x
Sculcoates 2 2.48x
Thornton In Fylde 2 14.98x
Walton Superior 2 465.12x
Barnton 1 36.90x
Barrow In Furness 1 1.21x
Brightside Bierlow 1 1.00x
Chiswick 1 3.56x
Hale 1 25.58x
Higher Bebington 1 13.77x
Ince 1 169.49x
Kingstonupon Hull 1 24.51x
Kingswood 1 238.10x
Newton In Ashton Under 1 8.93x
Sandbach 1 10.33x
Thurlstone 1 19.92x
Westminster St John 1 1.60x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 37
Elizabeth 28
Sarah 22
Hannah 15
Martha 12
Jane 11
Annie 10
Ann 9
Alice 8
Maria 7
Ada 6
Ellen 5
Emily 5
Agnes 4
Edith 4
Eliza 4
Esther 4
Frances 4
Louisa 4
Margaret 4
Bertha 3
Charlotte 3
Lucy 3
Amelia 2
Anne 2
Betty 2
E. 2
Edna 2
Elizth. 2
Fanny 2
Harriet 2
Amy 1
Bessie 1
Betsy 1
Blanch 1
Deborah 1
Dinah 1
Eleanor 1
Elisabeth 1
Grace 1
Harriett 1
Isabella 1
Jessie 1
Lara 1
Laura 1
Leah 1
Lena 1
Lily 1
Lizzie 1
Susanar 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 44
Thomas 33
Joseph 26
William 18
George 12
James 12
Alfred 11
Samuel 10
Henry 9
Arthur 7
Enoch 5
Charles 4
Edwin 3
Frank 3
Fred 3
Robert 3
Saml. 3
Wm. 3
David 2
Edward 2
Frederick 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Philip 2
Richard 2
Thos. 2
Aaron 1
Abraham 1
Alexander 1
Cecil 1
Daniel 1
Elijah 1
Ephraim 1
Ernest 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Hector 1
Hy. 1
Jas. 1
Jonathan 1
Joshua 1
Mark 1
Michael 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Roland 1
Squire 1
Vincent 1
Walter 1
Wilfred 1

FAQ

Shallcross surname: questions and answers

How common was the Shallcross surname in 1881?

In 1881, 527 people were recorded with the Shallcross surname. That placed it at #6,503 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Shallcross surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 669 in 2016. That gives Shallcross a modern rank of #7,997.

What does the Shallcross surname mean?

A locational surname deriving from a location near a shallow stream crossing.

What does the Shallcross map show?

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