UK surname
An occupational surname deriving from the Old English word "tæppet" meaning a tapestry weaver or rug maker.
In the 1881 census there were 266 people recorded with the Tippet surname, ranking it #10,589 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 73, ranked #33,502, down from #10,589 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Redruth, St Agnes and Newlyn. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tippet is 440 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.6%.
1881 census count
266
Ranked #10,589
Modern count
73
2016, ranked #33,502
Peak year
1851
440 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Tippet surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Tippet surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 440 | #5,586 |
| 1861 | historical | 359 | #7,113 |
| 1881 | historical | 266 | #10,589 |
| 1891 | historical | 251 | #12,729 |
| 1901 | historical | 157 | #17,577 |
| 1911 | historical | 167 | #16,692 |
| 1997 | modern | 66 | #31,038 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 74 | #30,759 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 72 | #31,269 |
| 2003 | modern | 82 | #30,206 |
| 2004 | modern | 85 | #30,132 |
| 2005 | modern | 79 | #30,950 |
| 2006 | modern | 80 | #31,149 |
| 2007 | modern | 74 | #32,190 |
| 2008 | modern | 74 | #32,460 |
| 2009 | modern | 80 | #32,277 |
| 2010 | modern | 81 | #32,582 |
| 2011 | modern | 76 | #32,989 |
| 2012 | modern | 73 | #33,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 73 | #33,557 |
| 2014 | modern | 74 | #33,531 |
| 2015 | modern | 72 | #33,595 |
| 2016 | modern | 73 | #33,502 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Redruth, St Agnes, Newlyn, Illogan and Truro St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redruth | Cornwall |
| 2 | St Agnes | Cornwall |
| 3 | Newlyn | Cornwall |
| 4 | Illogan | Cornwall |
| 5 | Truro St Mary | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Tippet surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tippet, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Tippet surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Tippet household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Tippet is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tippet is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Tippet, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Tippet is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "typpet," which referred to a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders as a scarf or cape. This name likely originated during the medieval period, when such garments were commonly worn by both men and women.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tippet can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England. The name appears in various spellings, including Tippet, Typet, and Tippett, indicating its early presence in the English language.
In the 13th century, the name Tippet was associated with the village of Tippett's Green in Buckinghamshire, England. This place name likely originated from the surname itself, suggesting that a person named Tippet or a variation thereof may have been a prominent landowner or resident in the area.
A notable individual with the surname Tippet was Sir John Tippet (c. 1508-1585), a prominent landowner and politician from Oxfordshire, who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another historical figure was Thomas Tippet (1638-1701), a Puritan minister and author from Massachusetts, who wrote several religious works and served as the pastor of the Old South Church in Boston.
In the 18th century, Robert Tippet (1720-1787) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several naval battles.
During the Victorian era, Sir John Tippet (1815-1892) was a prominent architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Courts of Justice.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Tippet (1870-1944), a British suffragette and campaigner for women's rights. She was actively involved in the Women's Social and Political Union and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations, earning her a place in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom.
The surname Tippet has a rich and diverse history, spanning multiple centuries and various fields of endeavor. While the name may have originated from a humble garment, it has been borne by individuals who have left their mark on history through their contributions to politics, religion, military service, architecture, and social reform.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tippet surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 145 Tippets recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.18x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 145 | 49.18x |
| Middlesex | 35 | 1.34x |
| Surrey | 17 | 1.34x |
| Yorkshire | 16 | 0.62x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 0.49x |
| Gloucestershire | 13 | 2.55x |
| Cheshire | 6 | 1.04x |
| Hampshire | 5 | 0.94x |
| Suffolk | 5 | 1.58x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 0.74x |
| Somerset | 2 | 0.48x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 0.41x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 1.30x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 1.02x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.11x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.29x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Redruth in Cornwall leads with 21 Tippets recorded in 1881 and an index of 251.80x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tippet surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 22 |
| Elizabeth | 19 |
| Emma | 11 |
| Eliza | 8 |
| Jane | 7 |
| Sarah | 7 |
| Annie | 5 |
| Catherine | 5 |
| Edith | 5 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Agnes | 3 |
| Emily | 3 |
| Harriet | 3 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Caroline | 2 |
| Eleanor | 2 |
| Elizth. | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Louisa | 2 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Bessie | 1 |
| Charity | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| E. | 1 |
| Ellen | 1 |
| Emiline | 1 |
| Ester | 1 |
| Grace | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Janie | 1 |
| John | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Katie | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lilley | 1 |
| Loveday | 1 |
| Lucretia | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Margrate | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| Melora | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| My | 1 |
| Nancy | 1 |
| Nellie | 1 |
| Phillipa | 1 |
| Roxana | 1 |
| Winifred | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tippet surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 16 |
| John | 15 |
| Thomas | 13 |
| James | 12 |
| George | 7 |
| Charles | 6 |
| Henry | 5 |
| Richard | 5 |
| Samuel | 4 |
| Walter | 4 |
| Joseph | 3 |
| Arthur | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Frederick | 2 |
| Martin | 2 |
| Albert | 1 |
| C.F.H. | 1 |
| Chester | 1 |
| Clement | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Ernest | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Fredrick | 1 |
| Herbert | 1 |
| Horace | 1 |
| Jno.Bawden | 1 |
| Josiah | 1 |
| Livingstone | 1 |
| Nicholas | 1 |
| Oriel | 1 |
| Stanley | 1 |
| Wm. | 1 |
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 Tippet households.
FAQ
In 1881, 266 people were recorded with the Tippet surname. That placed it at #10,589 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016. That gives Tippet a modern rank of #33,502.
An occupational surname deriving from the Old English word "tæppet" meaning a tapestry weaver or rug maker.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tippet bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.