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UK surname

Tite

A variant spelling of the English surname Tyte, from an Old English nickname meaning "pretty" or "handsome."

In the 1881 census there were 606 people recorded with the Tite surname, ranking it #5,789 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 656, ranked #8,116, down from #5,789 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Stalbridge, London parishes and Paulerspury. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Dorset, West Dorset and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tite is 776 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.3%.

1881 census count

606

Ranked #5,789

Modern count

656

2016, ranked #8,116

Peak year

1911

776 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tite had 606 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,789 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 656 in 2016, ranked #8,116.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 776 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tite surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tite surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tite 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 413 #5,872
1861 historical 256 #9,667
1881 historical 606 #5,789
1891 historical 582 #6,560
1901 historical 746 #5,965
1911 historical 776 #5,597
1997 modern 719 #7,096
1998 modern 770 #6,968
1999 modern 757 #7,098
2000 modern 755 #7,066
2001 modern 741 #7,040
2002 modern 766 #7,006
2003 modern 748 #7,036
2004 modern 718 #7,237
2005 modern 703 #7,324
2006 modern 686 #7,491
2007 modern 685 #7,561
2008 modern 681 #7,644
2009 modern 708 #7,577
2010 modern 716 #7,645
2011 modern 684 #7,832
2012 modern 685 #7,732
2013 modern 688 #7,838
2014 modern 685 #7,919
2015 modern 679 #7,904
2016 modern 656 #8,116

Geography

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Where Tites are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Stalbridge, London parishes, Paulerspury, Finedon or Thingdon and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Dorset, West Dorset, East Riding of Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Weymouth and Portland. 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 Stalbridge Dorset
2 London parishes London 3
3 Paulerspury Northamptonshire
4 Finedon or Thingdon Northamptonshire
5 Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory Northamptonshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Dorset 004 North Dorset
2 West Dorset 004 West Dorset
3 East Riding of Yorkshire 008 East Riding of Yorkshire
4 Bassetlaw 016 Bassetlaw
5 Weymouth and Portland 003 Weymouth and Portland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tite

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tite

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tite, 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 Tite surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tite 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, Tite 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

Tite is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Tite 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tite 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tite

The surname TITE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English word "tit," which meant a small bird or a little thing. This name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone small or insignificant in stature or status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Reinaldus Tite is listed as holding property in Hampshire. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Tyte residing in Worcestershire, indicating the spread of this surname across different regions of England. Additionally, the place name "Tite's Hill" in Gloucestershire may have derived from someone bearing this surname who lived or owned land in that area.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Tite lived in Bedfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the county's local government. Around the same time, a William Tyte is recorded as being a clerk and a witness to legal documents in London.

In the 16th century, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Tyte, Tyte, and Tighte. One example is Thomas Tyte, a merchant from Bristol who was born in 1520 and was involved in trade with the Americas.

Another significant figure was Sir Samuel Tite (1619-1674), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Chief Baron of the Exchequer. He was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his service to the crown.

During the 17th century, a prominent individual named Richard Tite (1633-1703) was a successful merchant and entrepreneur in London. He was involved in various business ventures, including trading with the East Indies and establishing a successful textile manufacturing company.

In the 18th century, Robert Tite (1742-1823) was a notable figure in the field of architecture. He designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Bank of England and the Tite Street in Chelsea, which was named after him.

As the centuries progressed, the surname TITE continued to be found across England, with some members of this family achieving notable positions in various fields, including law, politics, commerce, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tite families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tite 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. Northamptonshire leads with 171 Tites recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.55x.

County Total Index
Northamptonshire 171 30.55x
Dorset 63 16.13x
Norfolk 62 6.78x
Middlesex 60 1.01x
Leicestershire 51 7.73x
Kent 38 1.87x
Surrey 28 0.97x
Wiltshire 19 3.61x
Warwickshire 15 1.00x
Buckinghamshire 12 3.34x
Glamorgan 12 1.16x
Lancashire 12 0.17x
Hampshire 10 0.82x
Hertfordshire 9 2.19x
Somerset 9 0.94x
Cheshire 7 0.53x
Staffordshire 6 0.30x
Channel Islands 5 2.84x
Sussex 5 0.50x
Cambridgeshire 3 0.80x
Derbyshire 3 0.32x
Gloucestershire 3 0.26x
Bedfordshire 2 0.65x
Nottinghamshire 2 0.25x
Midlothian 1 0.13x
Monmouthshire 1 0.23x
Yorkshire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Banham in Norfolk leads with 39 Tites recorded in 1881 and an index of 1673.82x.

Place Total Index
Banham 39 1673.82x
Stalbridge 34 916.44x
Paulerspury 28 1206.90x
Brixworth 26 1087.87x
Finedon 20 408.16x
Northampton St Sepulchre 20 70.25x
Wellingborough 19 67.52x
Deptford St Paul 14 8.94x
Warminster 14 121.42x
Lydlinch 13 1780.82x
Frowlesworth 12 2727.27x
Worsley 12 27.57x
Earls Barton 11 230.61x
Folkestone 11 27.93x
Broughton Astley 10 694.44x
Kingsthorpe 10 160.77x
St Pancras London 10 2.09x
Westminster St 10 45.58x
Battersea 9 4.11x
Courteenhall 9 2500.00x
Hackney London 9 2.70x
Bishop Stortford 7 51.09x
Lambeth 7 1.35x
Llanwonno 7 18.80x
St Marylebone London 7 2.20x
Birmingham 6 1.20x
Enderby 6 175.44x
Gillingham 6 14.33x
Great Yarmouth 6 7.92x
Leicester St Margaret 6 3.73x
Postwick 6 983.61x
Towcester 6 103.99x
West Bromwich 6 5.22x
Whitwick 6 71.51x
Barton Seagrave 5 1086.96x
Hanslope 5 154.80x
Holybourne 5 416.67x
Islington London 5 0.87x
Llanfabon 5 92.25x
Marlborough St Mary Virgin 5 134.77x
Melcombe Regis 5 30.90x
Northampton St Giles 5 23.45x
St Helier 5 8.71x
Street 5 96.53x
Willesden 5 8.91x
Church Minshull 4 519.48x
Dorchester St Peter 4 141.34x
Kenninghall 4 159.36x
Leicester St Mary 4 7.50x
Poole St James 4 27.27x
Ryde 4 15.27x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 3.34x
Winslow 4 117.99x
Bristol St Mary Redcliff 3 28.22x
Broughton 3 167.60x
Camberwell 3 0.79x
Chapel Brampton 3 638.30x
Coventry St Michael 3 6.22x
Darley 3 79.79x
Great Plumstead 3 441.18x
Kimcote Knaptoft 3 329.67x
Littleport 3 41.67x
Macclesfield 3 5.14x
Paddington London 3 1.37x
Sevenoaks 3 18.23x
St George Hanover 3 3.86x
Stoke Bruern 3 175.44x
Atherstone 2 26.11x
Clapham 2 2.69x
Croft 2 170.94x
Kensington London 2 0.60x
Newark Upon Trent 2 6.94x
Ratcliffe London 2 6.09x
St Albans St Peter 2 14.45x
Sturston 2 1538.46x
Wadhurst 2 30.35x
Wavendon 2 100.50x
Wootton Wawen 2 42.28x
Ardingly 1 31.35x
Milborne Port 1 26.11x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 40
John 37
George 32
Charles 19
Henry 14
Samuel 14
Thomas 14
Joseph 13
James 12
Walter 8
Arthur 7
Frederick 6
Alfred 5
Benjamin 5
Ernest 5
Robert 4
Ham 3
Herbert 3
Jane 3
Albert 2
Anthony 2
Edward 2
Frank 2
Fred 2
Fredk. 2
Jesse 2
Norman 2
Richard 2
Alec 1
Chas. 1
David 1
Earnest 1
Edgar 1
Edmund 1
Elisha 1
Evesly 1
Francis 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Jarvis 1
Jehu 1
Josep 1
Leonard 1
Morris 1
Nesby 1
Osborn 1
Saml. 1
Stephen 1
Timothy 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Tite surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tite surname in 1881?

In 1881, 606 people were recorded with the Tite surname. That placed it at #5,789 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tite surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 656 in 2016. That gives Tite a modern rank of #8,116.

What does the Tite surname mean?

A variant spelling of the English surname Tyte, from an Old English nickname meaning "pretty" or "handsome."

What does the Tite map show?

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