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UK surname

Strutton

A habitational name from a place in Derbyshire, likely from Old English strod 'clearing' and tun 'enclosure, farm'.

In the 1881 census there were 138 people recorded with the Strutton surname, ranking it #16,292 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 218, ranked #18,481, down from #16,292 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Cheshunt St Mary, London parishes and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Devon, Hounslow and Castle Point.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Strutton is 257 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 58.0%.

1881 census count

138

Ranked #16,292

Modern count

218

2016, ranked #18,481

Peak year

2010

257 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Strutton had 138 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,292 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016, ranked #18,481.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 222 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Strutton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Strutton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Strutton 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 89 #18,446
1861 historical 113 #19,151
1881 historical 138 #16,292
1891 historical 212 #14,318
1901 historical 194 #15,425
1911 historical 222 #13,992
1997 modern 238 #15,760
1998 modern 246 #15,864
1999 modern 236 #16,404
2000 modern 235 #16,423
2001 modern 222 #16,806
2002 modern 236 #16,455
2003 modern 226 #16,766
2004 modern 221 #17,066
2005 modern 232 #16,480
2006 modern 234 #16,493
2007 modern 229 #16,941
2008 modern 235 #16,777
2009 modern 241 #16,848
2010 modern 257 #16,476
2011 modern 242 #17,001
2012 modern 223 #17,852
2013 modern 225 #18,027
2014 modern 225 #18,142
2015 modern 221 #18,289
2016 modern 218 #18,481

Geography

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Where Struttons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Cheshunt St Mary, London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and Hammersmith. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Devon, Hounslow, Castle Point, Blackpool and Sutton. 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 Cheshunt St Mary Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
4 London parishes London 3
5 Hammersmith London (West Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Devon 013 North Devon
2 Hounslow 020 Hounslow
3 Castle Point 012 Castle Point
4 Blackpool 011 Blackpool
5 Sutton 016 Sutton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Strutton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Strutton

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Strutton, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Strutton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Strutton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Strutton is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Strutton is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Strutton falls in decile 4 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 Strutton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Strutton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Strutton

The surname Strutton is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English words "strutt" and "tun," which together mean a farmstead or village where cattle were kept. The name is likely to have originated in rural areas where farming and cattle rearing were predominant occupations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Strutton can be found in the Hertfordshire County Records from the year 1379, where a certain John Strutton is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time.

In the 16th century, the surname Strutton appeared in the records of the Parish of Bromley, Kent, where a family by that name resided. These records provide valuable insights into the early distribution and prevalence of the name in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Strutton was found in the records of the Parish of St. Mary's, Islington, London. One notable individual from this period was William Strutton, a merchant born in 1638, who played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

The 18th century saw the name Strutton spread to other parts of England, with records indicating families bearing the name in counties such as Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this era was Robert Strutton (1716-1789), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

In the 19th century, the surname Strutton gained further prominence with the birth of Sir John Strutton (1823-1901), a prominent British politician and Member of Parliament. He served as the Secretary of State for the Colonies and played a crucial role in shaping Britain's colonial policies during the Victorian era.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Strutton include:

1. Richard Strutton (1879-1943), a British explorer and author who documented his travels in Africa and Asia. 2. Elizabeth Strutton (1901-1985), a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. 3. James Strutton (1920-2002), a renowned artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. 4. Henry Strutton (1945-2011), a respected historian and academic who specialized in the study of Medieval England. 5. Emily Strutton (born 1978), a contemporary author and journalist who has written several critically acclaimed novels.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Strutton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Strutton 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. Middlesex leads with 96 Struttons recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.08x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 96 7.08x
Surrey 15 2.27x
Essex 12 4.48x
Kent 8 1.73x
Hampshire 4 1.44x
Berkshire 2 1.97x
Northamptonshire 1 0.78x
Royal Navy 1 6.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 25 Struttons recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.54x.

Place Total Index
Shoreditch London 25 42.54x
Hackney London 15 19.73x
Willesden 10 78.25x
Hammersmith London 9 26.95x
Bethnal Green London 7 11.88x
Kensington London 7 9.29x
West Ham 7 11.85x
Fulham London 5 25.43x
Rotherhithe 5 29.85x
Southwark St Saviour 5 71.74x
Camberwell 4 4.62x
Lewisham 4 16.21x
Poplar London 4 15.63x
Ratcliffe London 4 53.40x
Deptford St Paul 3 8.41x
Walthamstow 3 31.15x
Clewer 2 47.96x
Enfield 2 22.47x
Stoke Newington London 2 18.94x
Bromley London 1 3.35x
Caterham 1 34.25x
Christchurch 1 16.58x
Hendon 1 20.49x
Heston 1 22.22x
Leyton 1 21.69x
Mile End Old Town 1 4.67x
Rayleigh 1 161.29x
Rochester St Margaret 1 20.49x
Royal Navy 1 7.24x
South Stoneham 1 16.58x
St Luke London 1 4.60x
St Pancras London 1 0.92x
St Thomas Winchester 1 51.02x
Towcester 1 75.76x
Wickham 1 196.08x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 9
Elizabeth 7
Caroline 6
Sarah 6
Jane 4
Eliza 3
Alice 2
Anne 2
Emma 2
Louisa 2
Marian 2
Rachel 2
Agnes 1
Angelia 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Beky 1
Betsey 1
E. 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Harriet 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Lavinia 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Maryjane 1
Matilda 1
Phoebe 1
Prescilla 1
Rebecca 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 9
James 8
Henry 7
Charles 5
George 5
John 4
Richard 4
Thomas 4
Robert 3
Alfred 2
Benjamin 2
Arthur 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
G. 1
Geo. 1
Hy. 1
Joseph 1
Leonard 1
Thos.G. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Strutton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Strutton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 138 people were recorded with the Strutton surname. That placed it at #16,292 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Strutton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016. That gives Strutton a modern rank of #18,481.

What does the Strutton surname mean?

A habitational name from a place in Derbyshire, likely from Old English strod 'clearing' and tun 'enclosure, farm'.

What does the Strutton map show?

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