UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "marshy land overgrown with brushwood" in Old English.
In the 1881 census there were 76 people recorded with the Strout surname, ranking it #22,745 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 71, ranked #33,633, down from #22,745 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Teath, Illogan and Tintagel. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Strout is 108 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 6.6%.
1881 census count
76
Ranked #22,745
Modern count
71
2016, ranked #33,633
Peak year
1911
108 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Strout surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Strout 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 | 72 | #20,720 |
| 1861 | historical | 77 | #23,975 |
| 1881 | historical | 76 | #22,745 |
| 1891 | historical | 77 | #27,169 |
| 1901 | historical | 103 | #22,444 |
| 1911 | historical | 108 | #21,736 |
| 1997 | modern | 81 | #29,436 |
| 1998 | modern | 81 | #29,849 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 79 | #30,249 |
| 2001 | modern | 74 | #30,600 |
| 2002 | modern | 77 | #30,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 68 | #31,689 |
| 2004 | modern | 69 | #31,784 |
| 2005 | modern | 72 | #31,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 68 | #32,441 |
| 2007 | modern | 63 | #33,243 |
| 2008 | modern | 64 | #33,402 |
| 2009 | modern | 74 | #32,835 |
| 2010 | modern | 74 | #33,167 |
| 2011 | modern | 70 | #33,465 |
| 2012 | modern | 74 | #33,348 |
| 2013 | modern | 71 | #33,693 |
| 2014 | modern | 74 | #33,531 |
| 2015 | modern | 70 | #33,717 |
| 2016 | modern | 71 | #33,633 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Teath, Illogan, Tintagel, Alternon and St Michael Carhayes. 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 | St Teath | Cornwall |
| 2 | Illogan | Cornwall |
| 3 | Tintagel | Cornwall |
| 4 | Alternon | Cornwall |
| 5 | St Michael Carhayes | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Strout 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 Strout, 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 Strout surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Strout 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, Strout 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 Strout is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Strout, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Strout is believed to have originated in England, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "strout," which means "a marshy piece of land" or "a small stream." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near such geographical features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Strout can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devonshire, dated 1194, which mention a "William Strout." This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in the southwestern region of England.
In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Stroute," "Strut," and "Stroutte," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. These variations likely stem from the local dialects and pronunciations of the time.
The name Strout is also linked to several place names in England, such as Stroud in Gloucestershire and Stroud Green in London. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Strout include:
1. William Strout (c. 1540 - 1612), an English merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a free school in Sevenoaks, Kent. 2. Sir John Strout (1617 - 1689), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Charles II. 3. Mary Strout (1682 - 1745), an American settler and one of the first English-born residents of what is now Maine. 4. Ezekiel Strout (1732 - 1817), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later served as a judge in Maine. 5. John Strout (1790 - 1872), an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania in the 1840s.
Throughout its history, the surname Strout has also been associated with various occupations, such as farming, trade, and public service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Strout 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. Cornwall leads with 68 Strouts recorded in 1881 and an index of 81.04x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Endellion in Cornwall leads with 25 Strouts recorded in 1881 and an index of 8620.69x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Endellion | 25 | 8620.69x |
| St Teath | 11 | 2156.86x |
| Altarnun | 7 | 2413.79x |
| Camborne | 6 | 173.41x |
| St Michael Carhayes | 6 | 20000.00x |
| Lanteglos | 5 | 1282.05x |
| Bodmin | 3 | 215.83x |
| Budock | 2 | 317.46x |
| Milton In Milton | 2 | 186.92x |
| St Blazey | 2 | 270.27x |
| Bristol St George | 1 | 14.88x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.39x |
| Llangeinor | 1 | 131.58x |
| Portsea | 1 | 3.36x |
| Rawmarsh | 1 | 38.61x |
| Rochester St Margaret | 1 | 37.45x |
| St Kew | 1 | 357.14x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Strout 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 Strout 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 Strout households.
FAQ
In 1881, 76 people were recorded with the Strout surname. That placed it at #22,745 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 71 in 2016. That gives Strout a modern rank of #33,633.
Derived from a place name meaning "marshy land overgrown with brushwood" in Old English.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Strout 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.