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UK surname

Synnott

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Sionóid, meaning "descendant of Sionnach" (fox).

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Synnott surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 283, ranked #15,359, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Milton Keynes and Newark and Sherwood.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Synnott is 303 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4616.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

283

2016, ranked #15,359

Peak year

2002

303 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Synnott had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016, ranked #15,359.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 37 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Synnott surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Synnott surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Synnott 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 17 #31,714
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 26 #32,189
1901 historical 22 #31,562
1911 historical 37 #29,263
1997 modern 270 #14,515
1998 modern 292 #14,120
1999 modern 290 #14,281
2000 modern 280 #14,601
2001 modern 287 #14,131
2002 modern 303 #13,909
2003 modern 280 #14,472
2004 modern 291 #14,138
2005 modern 273 #14,708
2006 modern 257 #15,448
2007 modern 260 #15,476
2008 modern 266 #15,384
2009 modern 280 #15,141
2010 modern 296 #14,877
2011 modern 293 #14,834
2012 modern 275 #15,459
2013 modern 281 #15,487
2014 modern 288 #15,285
2015 modern 282 #15,417
2016 modern 283 #15,359

Geography

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Where Synnotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wakefield, Milton Keynes, Newark and Sherwood, Coventry and Hertsmere. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wakefield 005 Wakefield
2 Milton Keynes 002 Milton Keynes
3 Newark and Sherwood 009 Newark and Sherwood
4 Coventry 034 Coventry
5 Hertsmere 013 Hertsmere

Forenames

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First names often paired with Synnott

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Synnott

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Synnott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Synnott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Synnott 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

Synnott is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Synnott falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Synnott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Synnott

The surname Synnott is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Sionnaigh, meaning "descendant of Sionnach." The name Sionnach is a personal name meaning "fox," likely referring to a character trait or appearance of an ancestor.

The surname is found primarily in County Wexford, Ireland, where the family held lands and property since the Middle Ages. The Synnott clan was among the leading Norman-Irish families in the region, holding substantial estates and influence.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name is in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a Synnott family member, John Synnott, who was killed in a battle in County Wexford in 1307.

In the 16th century, the Synnott family was involved in the Desmond Rebellions, a series of uprisings against English rule in Ireland. Walter Synnott, a prominent figure in the rebellions, was executed in 1582 for his role in the conflicts.

During the 17th century, the Synnott family faced challenges due to the Irish Confederate Wars and the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. Many Synnotts lost their lands and properties during this turbulent period.

One notable member of the family was George Synnott, who served as a Member of Parliament for County Wexford in the 18th century. He was born in 1715 and died in 1786.

Another prominent Synnott was Nicholas Synnott, a 19th-century Irish politician and landowner. He was born in 1789 and served as a Member of Parliament for County Wexford from 1832 to 1835.

The Synnott family also had connections to the Catholic Church. James Synnott, born in 1834, was a Catholic priest and author who wrote several works on religious topics.

In the 20th century, John Synnott, born in 1901, was a notable Irish diplomat and civil servant. He served as the Irish Ambassador to Spain from 1950 to 1961.

Throughout history, the Synnott surname has been spelled in various ways, including Sinnott, Sinnitt, and Synott, reflecting the phonetic variations common in Irish names.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Synnott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Synnott 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 5 Synnotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.56x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 8.56x
Lancashire 1 1.44x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shadwell London in Middlesex leads with 4 Synnotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
Shadwell London 4 2500.00x
Aighton Bailey 1 3333.33x
St George Hanover 1 131.58x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Eliza 1
Mary 1
Phoebie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Nicholas 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

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 Synnott households.

FAQ

Synnott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Synnott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Synnott surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Synnott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016. That gives Synnott a modern rank of #15,359.

What does the Synnott surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Sionóid, meaning "descendant of Sionnach" (fox).

What does the Synnott map show?

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