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UK surname

Tiffany

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of a type of thin silk, muslin, or gauze.

In the 1881 census there were 364 people recorded with the Tiffany surname, ranking it #8,525 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 576, ranked #8,983, down from #8,525 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Huddersfield, Halifax and Rothwell. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, Leeds and Craven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tiffany is 591 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 58.2%.

1881 census count

364

Ranked #8,525

Modern count

576

2016, ranked #8,983

Peak year

2014

591 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tiffany had 364 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,525 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 576 in 2016, ranked #8,983.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 498 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tiffany surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tiffany surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tiffany 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 131 #14,243
1861 historical 211 #11,508
1881 historical 364 #8,525
1891 historical 379 #9,254
1901 historical 373 #9,948
1911 historical 498 #7,853
1997 modern 518 #9,066
1998 modern 543 #9,010
1999 modern 562 #8,825
2000 modern 564 #8,774
2001 modern 557 #8,718
2002 modern 561 #8,845
2003 modern 541 #8,955
2004 modern 546 #8,906
2005 modern 543 #8,873
2006 modern 538 #8,969
2007 modern 554 #8,854
2008 modern 547 #9,011
2009 modern 559 #9,055
2010 modern 582 #8,978
2011 modern 579 #8,924
2012 modern 579 #8,830
2013 modern 586 #8,883
2014 modern 591 #8,913
2015 modern 578 #8,972
2016 modern 576 #8,983

Geography

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Where Tiffanys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Huddersfield, Halifax, Rothwell and Leeds. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley, Leeds, Craven and Bradford. 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 Huddersfield Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Rothwell Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 008 Barnsley
2 Leeds 100 Leeds
3 Craven 004 Craven
4 Barnsley 003 Barnsley
5 Bradford 060 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tiffany

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tiffany

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Tiffany surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tiffany household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Tiffany 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

Tiffany is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Tiffany falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tiffany 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tiffany

The surname Tiffany has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "tifaine," which means a type of silk or fabric. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the occupation of a silk or fabric merchant or weaver.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Tiffany dates back to the 12th century, although the spelling varied during this time. In the Domesday Book, a medieval census compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, there are several references to individuals with similar names, such as "Tifene" and "Tiffeine."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tiffany was Roger Tiffany, who lived in Normandy in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John Tiffany, a merchant from London who was mentioned in records from the early 15th century.

The surname Tiffany is also associated with several place names in England, such as Tiffany's Manor in Gloucestershire and Tiffany's Farm in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Tiffany who owned or resided in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Tiffany:

1. Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902), an American businessman and founder of the renowned Tiffany & Co. jewelry company. 2. Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), an American artist and designer, best known for his stained glass work and the Tiffany lamps. 3. Osmond Tiffany (1823-1897), an American lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the New York Court of Appeals. 4. Sarah Tiffany (1791-1870), an American educator and one of the founders of the Hartford Female Seminary, an influential school for women in the 19th century. 5. Francis Tiffany (1827-1908), an American artist and member of the Hudson River School of painters, known for his landscape paintings.

The surname Tiffany has maintained its presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including business, art, law, and education.

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1881 census detail

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Tiffany families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tiffany 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. Yorkshire leads with 337 Tiffanys recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.58x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 337 9.58x
Lancashire 12 0.28x
Renfrewshire 7 2.54x
Middlesex 4 0.11x
Derbyshire 2 0.36x
Northamptonshire 2 0.60x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Elland Cum Greetland in Yorkshire leads with 39 Tiffanys recorded in 1881 and an index of 246.06x.

Place Total Index
Elland Cum Greetland 39 246.06x
Huddersfield 37 72.18x
Halifax 34 65.83x
Rothwell 31 436.01x
Rastrick 30 307.06x
Bramley In Bramley 25 185.60x
Leeds 19 9.56x
Shipley 14 76.67x
Swillington 12 1200.00x
Sandal Magna 11 211.54x
Headingley Cum Burley 9 39.74x
Addingham 7 266.16x
Almondbury 7 41.15x
East Greenock 7 26.94x
Horbury 7 113.82x
Kippax 6 194.17x
Linthwaite 6 81.19x
Barkisland 5 196.08x
Batley 5 14.95x
Broughton In Salford 5 12.98x
Calverley Cum Farsley 5 50.05x
Hipperholme Cum 5 32.34x
Mirfield 5 25.88x
Alverthorpe Cum Thornes 4 31.30x
Shoreditch London 4 2.60x
Holbeck 3 12.87x
Oldham 3 2.21x
Potter Newton 3 48.31x
Baildon 2 30.17x
Chadderton 2 9.71x
Eckington 2 14.81x
Hunslet 2 3.65x
Lockwood 2 15.80x
Northampton St Sepulchre 2 11.77x
Crumpsall 1 10.07x
Haughton 1 16.26x
Meltham 1 18.28x
Scarborough 1 3.13x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 26
Sarah 18
Elizabeth 15
Ann 10
Emily 9
Emma 9
Eliza 7
Hannah 7
Jane 6
Martha 6
Clara 5
Annie 4
Harriet 4
Agnes 3
Alice 3
Margaret 3
Ruth 3
Ada 2
Charlotte 2
Louisa 2
Maria 2
Susannah 2
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Bet. 1
Caroline 1
Carrie 1
Elizebeth 1
Ellen 1
Esther 1
Eva 1
Fanny 1
Fidela 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Gertrude 1
Henrieta 1
Henrietta 1
Infant 1
Jannet 1
Lavinia 1
Lily 1
Lois 1
Lucy 1
Maryann 1
Merian 1
Nancy 1
Phoebe 1
Thurza 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 20
William 16
George 13
Joseph 12
James 8
Charles 7
Henry 7
Thomas 6
Arthur 5
Ernest 5
Fred 5
Albert 4
Alfred 4
Benjamin 3
David 3
Edmund 3
Herbert 3
Samuel 3
Walter 3
Eli 2
Frank 2
Luke 2
Simeon 2
Alfd 1
Andrew 1
Aquilla 1
Ben 1
Chares 1
Chas.Alfd 1
Christopher 1
Davvvid 1
Duke 1
Dyson 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Elijah 1
Garsham 1
Isaac 1
Jabez 1
Jams. 1
Joe 1
Joshua 1
Jubal 1
Mark 1
Oliver 1
Paul 1
Peter 1
Read 1
Robert 1
Rubin 1

FAQ

Tiffany surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tiffany surname in 1881?

In 1881, 364 people were recorded with the Tiffany surname. That placed it at #8,525 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tiffany surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 576 in 2016. That gives Tiffany a modern rank of #8,983.

What does the Tiffany surname mean?

An occupational surname for a maker or seller of a type of thin silk, muslin, or gauze.

What does the Tiffany map show?

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