UK surname
A surname derived from a nickname referring to a young man or a youth.
In the 1881 census there were 59 people recorded with the Stripling surname, ranking it #25,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 54, ranked #34,678, down from #25,281 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Christ Church Spitalfields, London parishes and Tamerton, North. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stripling is 103 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 8.5%.
1881 census count
59
Ranked #25,281
Modern count
54
2016, ranked #34,678
Peak year
1911
103 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stripling surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stripling surname density by area, 1911 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 | 92 | #18,050 |
| 1861 | historical | 71 | #24,765 |
| 1881 | historical | 59 | #25,281 |
| 1891 | historical | 67 | #28,424 |
| 1901 | historical | 79 | #25,363 |
| 1911 | historical | 103 | #22,328 |
| 1997 | modern | 62 | #31,412 |
| 1998 | modern | 63 | #31,639 |
| 1999 | modern | 63 | #31,798 |
| 2000 | modern | 64 | #31,735 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 56 | #32,753 |
| 2003 | modern | 53 | #33,076 |
| 2004 | modern | 58 | #32,880 |
| 2005 | modern | 58 | #33,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 57 | #33,800 |
| 2008 | modern | 61 | #33,655 |
| 2009 | modern | 63 | #33,751 |
| 2010 | modern | 60 | #34,205 |
| 2011 | modern | 56 | #34,450 |
| 2012 | modern | 55 | #34,565 |
| 2013 | modern | 58 | #34,488 |
| 2014 | modern | 61 | #34,343 |
| 2015 | modern | 55 | #34,620 |
| 2016 | modern | 54 | #34,678 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Christ Church Spitalfields, London parishes, Tamerton, North, St Giles-in-the-Fields and St George the Martyr, St Andrew Holborn above the Bars, Furnival's Inn. 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 | Christ Church Spitalfields | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Tamerton, North | Devon |
| 4 | St Giles-in-the-Fields | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | St George the Martyr, St Andrew Holborn above the Bars, Furnival's Inn | London (Central Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stripling 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 Stripling, 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 Stripling surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stripling 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, Stripling 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 Stripling is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stripling, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STRIPLING originated in England, with records dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "strip" and "ling," meaning a small strip or narrow piece of land. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a long, narrow plot of land.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several references to places with similar names, such as Stripling in Hertfordshire and Striplingbury in Northamptonshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STRIPLING is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a William Stripling is mentioned. In the 13th century, a Robert de Stripeling is recorded in the Curia Regis Rolls of Warwickshire in 1221.
During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Stripeling, Striplinge, and Strypelynge, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation at the time.
Notable individuals with the surname STRIPLING include Sir Thomas Stripling (1600-1678), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wigan during the reign of Charles I. Another prominent figure was John Stripling (1691-1756), an English architect who designed several churches and buildings in London.
In the 18th century, James Stripling (1718-1794) was a successful merchant and landowner in Virginia, United States. His descendants went on to establish the Stripling Winery in Woodstock, Virginia, which is still in operation today.
During the American Civil War, Robert M. Stripling (1838-1898) served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army, distinguishing himself in several battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.
In the literary world, the English author and poet Mabel Stripling (1882-1954) gained recognition for her works, such as "The Awakening of George Meredith" and "The Chronicles of Erthig on the Dyke."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stripling 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. Middlesex leads with 24 Striplings recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.17x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 24 | 4.17x |
| Essex | 13 | 11.44x |
| Devon | 6 | 5.01x |
| Cornwall | 4 | 6.14x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.59x |
| Lanarkshire | 3 | 1.61x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.58x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.85x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.51x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.51x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.18x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 7 Striplings recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 7 | 28.00x |
| Old Artillery Ground | 6 | 1200.00x |
| Purleigh | 6 | 3529.41x |
| Tiverton | 5 | 242.72x |
| Kirkdale | 4 | 34.81x |
| Latchingdon Snoreham | 4 | 3636.36x |
| Islington London | 3 | 5.38x |
| Rutherglen | 3 | 109.89x |
| Spitalfields London | 3 | 69.28x |
| St George Martyr | 3 | 309.28x |
| Chelsea London | 2 | 11.53x |
| Leyton Low | 2 | 86.58x |
| St Germans | 2 | 444.44x |
| St Thomas Apostle | 2 | 1000.00x |
| Darlington | 1 | 15.13x |
| Lichfield St Chad | 1 | 227.27x |
| Maldon St Peter | 1 | 172.41x |
| South Tidworth | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 11.93x |
| Thornaby | 1 | 46.95x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 13.79x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stripling 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 Stripling 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 Stripling households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Carman | 2 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Messenger | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Boot Sewer (Binder) | 1 |
| Chimney Sweep | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Coal & Coke Dealer | 1 |
| Dairy Farmer Of 7 Acres | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gen Dealer | 1 |
| Gold Beater | 1 |
| High Constable | 1 |
| Income From Property | 1 |
| Iron Moulder | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer General | 1 |
| Laundry Maid Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Laundry Work | 1 |
| Mantle Cutter (Milliner) | 1 |
| Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Mariners Wife | 1 |
| Purse Maker (Leather) | 1 |
| Serv Cook (Dom) | 1 |
| Silk Reeler | 1 |
| Silk Winder (Manuf) | 1 |
| Supd Gunner R Navy | 1 |
| Traveller | 1 |
| Wheel Wright | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 59 people were recorded with the Stripling surname. That placed it at #25,281 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 54 in 2016. That gives Stripling a modern rank of #34,678.
A surname derived from a nickname referring to a young man or a youth.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stripling 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.