UK surname
English surname deriving from the Old English personal name Tidemann, meaning "timely man."
In the 1881 census there were 105 people recorded with the Titmas surname, ranking it #19,183 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 58, ranked #34,457, down from #19,183 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lilley, Godalming and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Titmas is 114 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 44.8%.
1881 census count
105
Ranked #19,183
Modern count
58
2016, ranked #34,457
Peak year
1901
114 bearers
Map years
2
1881 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Titmas surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Titmas 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 | 36 | #26,838 |
| 1861 | historical | 30 | #30,188 |
| 1881 | historical | 105 | #19,183 |
| 1891 | historical | 92 | #25,109 |
| 1901 | historical | 114 | #21,166 |
| 1911 | historical | 82 | #24,635 |
| 1997 | modern | 64 | #31,233 |
| 1998 | modern | 63 | #31,639 |
| 1999 | modern | 69 | #31,223 |
| 2000 | modern | 72 | #30,977 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 66 | #31,821 |
| 2003 | modern | 63 | #32,152 |
| 2004 | modern | 61 | #32,581 |
| 2005 | modern | 55 | #33,349 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 58 | #33,731 |
| 2008 | modern | 62 | #33,565 |
| 2009 | modern | 62 | #33,832 |
| 2010 | modern | 63 | #34,002 |
| 2011 | modern | 62 | #34,045 |
| 2012 | modern | 56 | #34,510 |
| 2013 | modern | 58 | #34,488 |
| 2014 | modern | 57 | #34,556 |
| 2015 | modern | 58 | #34,470 |
| 2016 | modern | 58 | #34,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lilley, Godalming, London parishes, Hastings St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings St Andrew and St Pancras. 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 | Lilley | Hertfordshire |
| 2 | Godalming | Surrey |
| 3 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 4 | Hastings St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings St Andrew | Sussex |
| 5 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Titmas 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 Titmas, 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 Titmas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Titmas 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, Titmas 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 Titmas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Titmas, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname TITMAS is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "titt" meaning a small horse or pony, and "mas" meaning a meadow or field. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked with or kept ponies in a meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TITMAS appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Tytmasse is mentioned. Similarly, in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1332, a William Tytmas is listed. These early spellings, "Tytmasse" and "Tytmas," show the evolution of the name from its Old English roots.
In the late 14th century, the TITMAS surname is found in several historical documents, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where a Thomas Tytmas is recorded. Additionally, the name appears in the Hearth Tax Returns of Shropshire in 1672, indicating its continued presence over several centuries.
The TITMAS name has also been linked to various place names in England. For instance, there is a village called Titmas Green in Worcestershire, which may have derived its name from someone with the TITMAS surname who lived there or owned land in the area.
One notable bearer of the TITMAS surname was John Titmas (1609-1677), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Vedast Foster Lane in London during the 17th century. Another individual of note was William Titmas (1732-1811), a renowned English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the late 18th century.
Other historical figures with the TITMAS surname include Robert Titmas (1642-1718), an English merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, and Elizabeth Titmas (1755-1838), a prominent philanthropist and benefactor who supported various charitable causes in Warwickshire.
The surname TITMAS has also been recorded in various spellings throughout history, such as Titmas, Tittmass, Titmass, and Tytmas, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Titmas 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. Hertfordshire leads with 39 Titmas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 58.60x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | 39 | 58.60x |
| Middlesex | 18 | 1.86x |
| Surrey | 13 | 2.76x |
| Bedfordshire | 9 | 18.00x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.52x |
| Leicestershire | 6 | 5.60x |
| Cheshire | 5 | 2.35x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 5.22x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.10x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lilley in Hertfordshire leads with 34 Titmas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lilley | 34 | 20000.00x |
| St Pancras London | 10 | 12.87x |
| Cheetham | 6 | 70.18x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 6 | 22.98x |
| Bermondsey | 5 | 17.40x |
| Godalming | 5 | 168.92x |
| Hurdsfield | 5 | 381.68x |
| Cranfield | 4 | 833.33x |
| Islington London | 4 | 4.27x |
| St Albans | 4 | 294.12x |
| Lower Gravenhurst | 3 | 10000.00x |
| Newington | 3 | 8.41x |
| Blunham | 2 | 588.24x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 3.88x |
| All Hallows London | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Balsall | 1 | 263.16x |
| Hitchin | 1 | 33.33x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 1.86x |
| Peterborough | 1 | 15.22x |
| Ramsey | 1 | 65.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Titmas surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Titmas surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Titmas households.
FAQ
In 1881, 105 people were recorded with the Titmas surname. That placed it at #19,183 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 58 in 2016. That gives Titmas a modern rank of #34,457.
English surname deriving from the Old English personal name Tidemann, meaning "timely man."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Titmas 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.