UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a town or dwelling named Shuttlesworth.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Shuttlesworth surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, St Pancras and Church Gresley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Shuttlesworth is 149 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.5%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
149 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Shuttlesworth surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Shuttlesworth surname density by area, 1861 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 | 12 | #31,134 |
| 1861 | historical | 149 | #15,373 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 95 | #24,694 |
| 1901 | historical | 15 | #32,383 |
| 1911 | historical | 20 | #31,288 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, St Pancras, Church Gresley, Preston and Bishop Wearmouth. 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 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Church Gresley | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Preston | Lancashire |
| 5 | Bishop Wearmouth | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Shuttlesworth 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 Shuttlesworth, 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 Shuttlesworth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Shuttlesworth 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, Shuttlesworth 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 Shuttlesworth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Shuttlesworth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Shuttlesworth is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Shuttleworth in Lancashire, England, which was derived from the Old English words "scyttel" meaning a shuttle used in weaving, and "worth" meaning an enclosed settlement or homestead.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire in 1199, where it is spelled "Shuttelworth." This record suggests that the Shuttlesworth family may have been landowners or residents of the village during this time period.
In the 13th century, the name is found in various legal documents and charters, with spellings such as "Shuttelworthe" and "Shottleworth." These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the inconsistencies in spelling that were common in medieval England.
The Shuttlesworth family is mentioned in the Whalley Coucher Book, a 14th-century manuscript containing records of the Cistercian abbey in Whalley, Lancashire. This document suggests that the family held lands and properties in the area around Shuttleworth and may have been involved in the local wool trade or textile production, given the meaning of the name's root.
Notable individuals bearing the Shuttlesworth surname include:
1. Ughtred de Shuttleworth (c. 1280 - c. 1345), a landowner and knight who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence under Edward I. 2. Sir James Shuttleworth (1465 - 1521), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Shuttleworth family who served as a judge and Chief Justice of the King's Bench. 3. Robert Shuttleworth (1607 - 1668), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the English Civil War. 4. John Shuttleworth (1759 - 1834), an English industrialist and inventor who patented several innovations in textile machinery. 5. Anne Shuttleworth (1884 - 1962), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and participated in the Suffragette movement in the early 20th century.
The Shuttlesworth surname has also been associated with various place names in Lancashire, such as Shuttleworth Hall, a historic manor house that has been the seat of the Shuttleworth family for centuries, and the village of Shuttleworth itself, which still bears the family name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Shuttlesworth 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. Yorkshire leads with 5 Shuttlesworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.47x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. York St Martin Le Grand in Yorkshire leads with 5 Shuttlesworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 50000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| York St Martin Le Grand | 5 | 50000.00x |
| Upminster | 3 | 10000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Shuttlesworth 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 Shuttlesworth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Willm. | 1 |
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 Shuttlesworth households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Farmer 118 Acres Employing 3 Men 1 Boy | 1 |
| Tailor And Outfitter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Shuttlesworth surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Shuttlesworth a modern rank of #39,061.
A locational surname referring to someone from a town or dwelling named Shuttlesworth.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Shuttlesworth 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.