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UK surname

Ting

A Chinese surname derived from the ancient state of Ting, or referring to a court official or pavilion.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Ting surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 287, ranked #15,212, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Oxford, Plymouth and Leeds.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ting is 287 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4000.0%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

287

2016, ranked #15,212

Peak year

2016

287 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ting had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 287 in 2016, ranked #15,212.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 34 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Student Living and Professional Footholds.

Ting surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ting surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ting 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 19 #29,904
1861 historical 34 #29,685
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 28 #30,296
1997 modern 108 #25,788
1998 modern 109 #26,273
1999 modern 120 #24,960
2000 modern 134 #23,358
2001 modern 134 #23,037
2002 modern 145 #22,392
2003 modern 146 #22,069
2004 modern 143 #22,471
2005 modern 160 #20,899
2006 modern 180 #19,526
2007 modern 185 #19,402
2008 modern 208 #18,171
2009 modern 225 #17,631
2010 modern 237 #17,368
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 244 #16,793
2013 modern 255 #16,551
2014 modern 261 #16,421
2015 modern 264 #16,186
2016 modern 287 #15,212

Geography

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Where Tings 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 Oxford, Plymouth, Leeds, Tower Hamlets and Barnet. 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 Oxford 008 Oxford
2 Plymouth 023 Plymouth
3 Leeds 055 Leeds
4 Tower Hamlets 001 Tower Hamlets
5 Barnet 030 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ting

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ting

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Student Living and Professional Footholds

Nationally, the Ting surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Student Living and Professional Footholds, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ting household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

The Group includes many students, some of whom reside in communal residences. Single-person households are the most prevalent and the modal age band is 25 to 44. There are few families with dependent children. A significant number of White residents were born in EU countries (although UK-born residents are more common than in the rest of the Group), and households reflect a diversity of ethnic groups. Residential turnover is exceptionally high and, communal properties aside, flats are the norm. Some properties, including those in the private rental sector, are over-crowded. Many residents are professionals and technicians educated to degree level, and the Group is particularly common near the campuses of established university towns and cities.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Ting 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

Ting 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

Ting 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ting 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
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Ting

The surname Ting has its origins in China, where it can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "ting," which means "pavilion" or "hall." This surname was likely adopted by families who lived near or owned such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ting surname can be found in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) records, where a scholar named Ting Yunzhong (1547-1627) was mentioned. He was a renowned calligrapher and poet during the Wanli era.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), there was a famous military general named Ting Bingchang (1837-1895) who played a significant role in the Taiping Rebellion. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his loyalty to the Qing Empire.

Another notable figure with the Ting surname was Ting Wen-chiang (1887-1975), a renowned historian and educator. He was a professor at Peking University and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Chinese culture and history.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Ting surname spread to other parts of the world due to Chinese immigration. One example is Ting Yat-ming (1896-1962), a prominent Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist who established the Ting Hong Society, a charitable organization.

In the literary world, Ting Hsi-mo (1900-1972) was a celebrated Chinese author and playwright. He is best known for his novels and plays that explored social issues and the lives of ordinary people in China.

Throughout its history, the Ting surname has been associated with various place names and locations within China, such as Ting County in Hebei Province and Ting Village in Sichuan Province. These place names often reflected the presence of prominent Ting families or their ancestral homes.

While the Ting surname may have evolved or been spelled differently in certain regions or dialects, its origins can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and the Chinese word "ting," reflecting the importance of pavilions and halls in ancient Chinese architecture and culture.

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1881 census detail

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Ting families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ting 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. Caithness leads with 5 Tings recorded in 1881 and an index of 625.00x.

County Total Index
Caithness 5 625.00x
Middlesex 1 1.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wick in Caithness leads with 5 Tings recorded in 1881 and an index of 1923.08x.

Place Total Index
Wick 5 1923.08x
St George Hanover 1 131.58x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Catherine 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 Ting households.

Occupation Count
Tailoress 1

FAQ

Ting surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ting surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Ting surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ting surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 287 in 2016. That gives Ting a modern rank of #15,212.

What does the Ting surname mean?

A Chinese surname derived from the ancient state of Ting, or referring to a court official or pavilion.

What does the Ting map show?

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