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UK surname

Titterington

A locational surname derived from the place name Titterington, England.

In the 1881 census there were 443 people recorded with the Titterington surname, ranking it #7,395 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 468, ranked #10,507, down from #7,395 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Burton-in-Kendal, Manchester and Lancaster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Lakeland, Blackburn with Darwen and Eden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Titterington is 620 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5.6%.

1881 census count

443

Ranked #7,395

Modern count

468

2016, ranked #10,507

Peak year

1901

620 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Titterington had 443 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,395 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 468 in 2016, ranked #10,507.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 620 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Titterington surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Titterington surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Titterington 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 216 #9,818
1861 historical 273 #9,134
1881 historical 443 #7,395
1891 historical 528 #7,101
1901 historical 620 #6,886
1911 historical 607 #6,786
1997 modern 519 #9,058
1998 modern 533 #9,135
1999 modern 532 #9,208
2000 modern 541 #9,070
2001 modern 510 #9,312
2002 modern 518 #9,400
2003 modern 495 #9,557
2004 modern 477 #9,833
2005 modern 478 #9,754
2006 modern 480 #9,772
2007 modern 469 #10,028
2008 modern 462 #10,223
2009 modern 474 #10,251
2010 modern 480 #10,353
2011 modern 467 #10,474
2012 modern 440 #10,849
2013 modern 482 #10,298
2014 modern 480 #10,405
2015 modern 481 #10,296
2016 modern 468 #10,507

Geography

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Where Titteringtons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Burton-in-Kendal, Manchester, Lancaster, Preston and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Lakeland, Blackburn with Darwen and Eden. 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 Burton-in-Kendal Westmorland
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Lancaster Lancashire
4 Preston Lancashire
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Lakeland 010 South Lakeland
2 Blackburn with Darwen 011 Blackburn with Darwen
3 Eden 003 Eden
4 Eden 005 Eden
5 Eden 004 Eden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Titterington

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Titterington

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Titterington is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Titterington is most concentrated in decile 2 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

Titterington falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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 Titterington 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 Titterington, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Titterington

The surname Titterington is of English origin, originating in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire in the English Midlands. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "tiddor" meaning "small stream" and "ing" meaning "people of," thus translating to "people living by the small stream."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tiderintun" in the county of Staffordshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Tiderington, Tydrington, and Titterington. These variations reflect the evolution of the English language and regional dialects.

In the 13th century, a man named William de Titterington is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, further solidifying the presence of the name in the area during the medieval period.

One notable bearer of the surname was Sir John Titterington (c. 1525-1589), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Wigan during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another significant figure was Thomas Titterington (1744-1833), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Vice Admiral and played a crucial role in several naval engagements.

In the 19th century, Joseph Titterington (1841-1918) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist from Ohio. He founded the Titterington Soap Company and contributed to the establishment of various educational and charitable institutions.

Elizabeth Titterington (1858-1944), born in Ireland, was a pioneering female physician who practiced medicine in London and advocated for women's rights and access to higher education.

William Titterington (1902-1978) was a British artist and illustrator known for his collaborations with J.R.R. Tolkien, providing illustrations for several of Tolkien's works, including "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Titterington families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Titterington 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. Lancashire leads with 210 Titteringtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.18x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 210 4.18x
Yorkshire 88 2.10x
Westmorland 56 60.19x
Cumberland 18 4.94x
Cheshire 16 1.71x
Lanarkshire 11 0.80x
Derbyshire 8 1.21x
Lincolnshire 7 1.03x
Middlesex 5 0.12x
Staffordshire 5 0.35x
Dorset 4 1.44x
Devon 2 0.23x
Hampshire 1 0.12x
Kent 1 0.07x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.18x
Warwickshire 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Preston in Lancashire leads with 39 Titteringtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.02x.

Place Total Index
Preston 39 29.02x
Thornton In Fylde 18 163.79x
Leeds 16 6.75x
Applethwaite 14 503.60x
Lancaster 14 46.84x
Witherslack 13 1645.57x
Mottram 11 260.05x
Pendleton In Salford 10 16.71x
Burton 9 918.37x
Fishwick 9 289.39x
Hunslet 9 13.76x
Lawkland 9 2045.45x
Bradford 8 7.88x
Newton 8 20.66x
Ollersett 8 620.16x
Toxteth Park 8 4.70x
Beetham 7 489.51x
Broughton In Salford 7 15.24x
Cheetham 7 18.68x
Glasgow 7 2.88x
Harrington 7 159.09x
Hatcliffe 7 2413.79x
Holbeck 7 25.19x
Kirkham 7 105.42x
Caton 6 382.17x
Great Bolton 6 9.02x
Ilkley 6 87.46x
Armley 5 27.03x
Barrow In Furness 5 7.32x
Bradford 5 21.27x
Casterton 5 595.24x
Dalton In Kendal 5 2777.78x
Great Little Marsden 5 21.73x
Kirkland 5 1086.96x
Poulton Barre 5 87.41x
Reedley Hallows 5 515.46x
Undermilbeck 5 162.87x
Wolverhampton 5 4.55x
Ardsley 4 82.82x
Barony 4 1.15x
Doncaster 4 13.05x
Fordington 4 66.89x
Islington London 4 0.97x
Medlar With Wesham 4 264.90x
Midgley 4 89.49x
Newton With Scales 4 1025.64x
Padiham 4 32.95x
Rickergate 4 51.88x
Bingley 3 11.23x
Cheadle 3 16.81x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 3.76x
Crosscanonby 3 24.90x
Freckleton 3 181.82x
Headingley Cum Burley 3 11.11x
St Cuthbert W O 3 16.88x
West Bradford 3 666.67x
Worsley 3 9.69x
Bentham 2 62.50x
Dukinfield 2 4.63x
Elton 2 11.52x
Manchester 2 0.89x
North Meols 2 4.07x
Stoke Damerel 2 3.24x
Birmingham 1 0.28x
Blackley 1 11.35x
Carnforth 1 36.23x
Cleator 1 6.59x
Crosthwaite Lyth 1 89.29x
Gargrave 1 53.48x
Giggleswick 1 70.42x
Hawkshead Monk Coniston 1 57.14x
Ingleton 1 42.37x
Kendal 1 5.87x
Nether Graveship 1 112.36x
Portsea 1 0.59x
Salford 1 0.68x
Sowerby In Halifax 1 7.29x
Staveley 1 169.49x
Tatham 1 129.87x
West Derby 1 0.68x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 30
Elizabeth 26
Jane 18
Ellen 13
Sarah 13
Margaret 12
Ann 10
Alice 6
Annie 6
Hannah 5
Ada 4
Agnes 4
Eliza 4
Betty 3
Elizth. 3
Dorothy 2
Edith 2
Eleanor 2
Emily 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Isabella 2
Lucy 2
Maggie 2
Marian 2
Martha 2
May 2
Rebecca 2
Betsy 1
Clara 1
Deborah 1
Dora 1
Elizebeth 1
Elizth.A. 1
Elleanor 1
Elsie 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Helen 1
James 1
Jennet 1
Joseph 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
Lousia 1
Margt. 1
Maria 1
Maud 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 37
William 29
James 20
Thomas 17
Robert 14
Edward 8
George 8
Arthur 6
Joseph 6
Richard 4
Wm. 4
Alfred 3
Charles 3
Daniel 3
Henry 3
Samuel 3
Thos. 3
Isaac 2
Jonathan 2
Laurence 2
Leonard 2
Robt. 2
Albert 1
Alexander 1
Andrew 1
Archibald 1
Benjamin 1
Cordwell 1
Davis 1
Ed. 1
Edwin 1
Eli 1
Emanuel 1
Frances 1
Fred 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Hindle 1
Jabez 1
Jas. 1
Joe 1
Mark 1
Matthew 1
Myles 1
Tom 1
Walter 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Titterington surname: questions and answers

How common was the Titterington surname in 1881?

In 1881, 443 people were recorded with the Titterington surname. That placed it at #7,395 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Titterington surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 468 in 2016. That gives Titterington a modern rank of #10,507.

What does the Titterington surname mean?

A locational surname derived from the place name Titterington, England.

What does the Titterington map show?

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