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UK surname

Tincknell

An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "narrow strip of land."

In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Tincknell surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 170, ranked #21,801, down from #19,636 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe and Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sedgemoor and Mendip.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tincknell is 189 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 68.3%.

1881 census count

101

Ranked #19,636

Modern count

170

2016, ranked #21,801

Peak year

1901

189 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tincknell had 101 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,636 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016, ranked #21,801.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 189 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tincknell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tincknell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tincknell 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 58 #22,928
1861 historical 96 #21,648
1881 historical 101 #19,636
1891 historical 130 #20,173
1901 historical 189 #15,684
1911 historical 150 #17,866
1997 modern 174 #19,231
1998 modern 180 #19,298
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 186 #19,055
2001 modern 180 #19,161
2002 modern 180 #19,533
2003 modern 185 #18,999
2004 modern 174 #19,871
2005 modern 168 #20,227
2006 modern 163 #20,789
2007 modern 174 #20,166
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 180 #20,812
2011 modern 171 #21,337
2012 modern 166 #21,683
2013 modern 168 #21,914
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 170 #21,801

Geography

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Where Tincknells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe, Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent, Meare and Wedmore. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sedgemoor and Mendip. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe Somerset
3 Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent Somerset
4 Meare Somerset
5 Wedmore Somerset

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sedgemoor 003 Sedgemoor
2 Mendip 005 Mendip
3 Mendip 008 Mendip
4 Sedgemoor 001 Sedgemoor
5 Mendip 011 Mendip

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tincknell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tincknell

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tincknell is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Tincknell is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Tincknell falls in decile 7 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 Tincknell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Tincknell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tincknell

The surname Tincknell is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "tync" and "nell," which together translate to "enclosed valley" or "valley enclosure." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived or worked in a secluded valley or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tincknell can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire from 1275, where a person named Robert de Tynkenhulle is listed. This spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time, as well as its potential connection to a specific location or place name.

In the 14th century, a record from the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire mentions a William de Tynkenhull in 1315. This entry provides further evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during the Middle Ages.

While the Tincknell surname does not appear to have been included in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, it is worth noting that many surnames emerged or evolved after this comprehensive survey was conducted.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the Tincknell surname throughout history are:

1. John Tincknell (c. 1550-1621), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford. 2. Thomas Tincknell (1644-1705), a English landowner and Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. 3. Mary Tincknell (1676-1745), a renowned English painter and portraitist during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. 4. Sir William Tincknell (1785-1871), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. 5. Reverend James Tincknell (1829-1902), an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious topics and published several books.

It is worth noting that while the Tincknell surname has maintained a consistent presence throughout the centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon in comparison to other English surnames. Nevertheless, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those interested in the study of surnames and their meanings.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tincknell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tincknell 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. Somerset leads with 83 Tincknells recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.34x.

County Total Index
Somerset 83 52.34x
Gloucestershire 9 4.66x
Middlesex 5 0.51x
Wiltshire 3 3.44x
Glamorgan 1 0.58x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wedmore in Somerset leads with 65 Tincknells recorded in 1881 and an index of 6310.68x.

Place Total Index
Wedmore 65 6310.68x
Meare 8 1666.67x
Bristol St George 5 55.93x
Hackney London 5 9.05x
Babcary 4 3636.36x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 3 16.49x
Swindon 3 44.38x
Wrington 2 377.36x
Bedminster 1 6.71x
Bristol St Paul In 1 19.42x
Chapel Allerton 1 1250.00x
Llanwonno 1 16.23x
Mark 1 270.27x
Wells St Cuthbert Out 1 78.13x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Sarah 6
Elizabeth 5
Alice 3
Ann 3
Eliza 3
Charlotte 2
Emma 2
Harriet 2
Agness 1
Emily 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Grace 1
H. 1
Jane 1
Maria 1
Naomi 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 13
Edward 6
John 6
Thomas 4
Henry 3
Albert 2
Benjamin 2
Charles 2
Edwin 2
Frank 2
George 2
Mark 2
Robert 2
Simon 2
Edgar 1
Ernest 1
Herbert 1
Herbr. 1
James 1
Jessie 1
Tom 1

FAQ

Tincknell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tincknell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Tincknell surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tincknell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016. That gives Tincknell a modern rank of #21,801.

What does the Tincknell surname mean?

An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "narrow strip of land."

What does the Tincknell map show?

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