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UK surname

Tratt

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Welsh word "trat" meaning a quarrel or dispute.

In the 1881 census there were 171 people recorded with the Tratt surname, ranking it #14,212 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 143, ranked #24,505, down from #14,212 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Moorlinch, London parishes and Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Somerset, East Devon and Torridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tratt is 315 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 16.4%.

1881 census count

171

Ranked #14,212

Modern count

143

2016, ranked #24,505

Peak year

1891

315 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tratt had 171 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,212 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016, ranked #24,505.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 315 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tratt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tratt surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tratt 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 167 #11,936
1861 historical 240 #10,226
1881 historical 171 #14,212
1891 historical 315 #10,669
1901 historical 253 #13,045
1911 historical 310 #11,180
1997 modern 159 #20,339
1998 modern 174 #19,729
1999 modern 177 #19,670
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 168 #19,986
2002 modern 175 #19,902
2003 modern 178 #19,489
2004 modern 170 #20,146
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 160 #21,066
2007 modern 148 #22,406
2008 modern 146 #22,822
2009 modern 152 #22,716
2010 modern 161 #22,385
2011 modern 157 #22,574
2012 modern 154 #22,870
2013 modern 149 #23,765
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 143 #24,505

Geography

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Where Tratts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Moorlinch, London parishes, Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent and Chardstock, Membury, Yarcombe (Combe St Nicholas, Somerset). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Somerset, East Devon and Torridge. 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 Moorlinch Somerset
2 London parishes London 3
3 Mark, Chapel Allerton, Weare, East Brent, South Brent Somerset
4 Chardstock, Membury, Yarcombe (Combe St Nicholas, Somerset) Devon
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Somerset 010 South Somerset
2 East Devon 003 East Devon
3 South Somerset 019 South Somerset
4 East Devon 002 East Devon
5 Torridge 009 Torridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tratt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tratt

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Tratt 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

Tratt is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tratt falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tratt 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 Tratt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tratt

The surname TRATT has its origins in the German state of Bavaria, dating back to the early 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "tratt," which means "path" or "trail." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a well-trodden path or was a guide along such routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Bavarian town of Traunstein in 1327, where a man named Hans Tratt was listed as a resident. Another early reference is from the village of Trostberg in 1348, where a certain Konrad Tratt was mentioned in a local registry.

The name TRATT also appeared in various forms in medieval records, such as "Trat," "Tratte," and "Trath." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling during that time period.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Tratt (1677-1747), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Theatinerkirche and the Asam Church.

Another individual of historical significance was Matthias Tratt (1805-1892), a Bavarian politician and member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of democratic reforms and his opposition to the monarchical system.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the German poet and novelist August Tratt (1859-1923), whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His most famous work, "Gedichte" (Poems), was published in 1892 and received widespread acclaim.

Another noteworthy figure was Hildegard Tratt (1891-1976), a German painter and sculptor who was part of the Expressionist movement in the early 20th century. Her works were known for their bold use of colors and abstract forms, and she was recognized as a influential figure in the art world of her time.

Lastly, the name TRATT also has a connection to the world of music through the German composer and conductor Karl Tratt (1915-1998). He was widely respected for his interpretations of classical works, particularly those of Beethoven and Brahms, and served as the principal conductor of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra for over two decades.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tratt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tratt 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. Somerset leads with 81 Tratts recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.52x.

County Total Index
Somerset 81 30.52x
Devon 39 11.37x
Surrey 13 1.62x
Dorset 6 5.55x
Hampshire 6 1.78x
Middlesex 6 0.36x
Monmouthshire 6 5.03x
Buckinghamshire 3 3.01x
Lancashire 3 0.15x
Gloucestershire 2 0.62x
Yorkshire 2 0.12x
Cheshire 1 0.27x
Kent 1 0.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Catcott in Somerset leads with 19 Tratts recorded in 1881 and an index of 6129.03x.

Place Total Index
Catcott 19 6129.03x
Honiton 14 736.84x
Chilton Polden Burtle 12 40000.00x
Holne 9 5294.12x
Combe St Nicholas 8 1250.00x
Meare 8 1000.00x
Croydon 7 15.70x
Plymouth Charles The 7 46.30x
Edington 6 2400.00x
Trevethin 6 53.33x
Bermondsey 5 10.19x
Hawkchurch 5 1470.59x
Huntspill 5 458.72x
Ilton 5 2000.00x
Colyton 4 303.03x
Mark 4 645.16x
Southampton St Mary 4 18.82x
Willand 4 2105.26x
Barton Upon Irwell 3 20.37x
Wendover 3 280.37x
Barrington 2 833.33x
Bridgewater 2 27.78x
Buckland St Mary 2 588.24x
Clerkenwell London 2 5.14x
Millbrook 2 23.50x
Puckington 2 1538.46x
St George Martyr 2 71.94x
Chatham 1 6.46x
Chilton Polden 1 500.00x
Handsworth 1 23.15x
Haselbury Plucknett 1 303.03x
Lambeth 1 0.70x
Milverton 1 102.04x
Norton Folgate London 1 185.19x
Paddington London 1 1.65x
Rodborough 1 64.10x
Seaton 1 75.76x
Stonehouse 1 54.35x
Street 1 69.44x
Tanshelf 1 76.92x
Tarrant Hinton 1 833.33x
Taunton St James 1 25.84x
Taunton St Mary 1 20.53x
Weaverham Cum Milton 1 104.17x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 7
Mary 6
Elizabeth 4
Alice 3
Ellen 3
Jane 3
Maria 3
Susan 3
Catherine 2
Eliza 2
Emily 2
Eva 2
Hannah 2
Louisa 2
Rose 2
Sophia 2
Annie 1
Augusta 1
Bessie 1
Betsey 1
Celia 1
Charlotte 1
Clarabel 1
Dora 1
Eama 1
Edith 1
Emma 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Helena 1
Hester 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Letteia 1
Linda 1
Lousia 1
Loveday 1
Lucy 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Nancy 1
Roan 1
Tryphena 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 10
George 7
James 7
Edwin 6
Frederick 5
Henry 5
John 5
Joseph 4
Arthur 3
Robert 3
Albert 2
Charles 2
England 2
Walter 2
Adam 1
Alfred 1
Courtney 1
Edgar 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fredrick 1
Geo.Sydney 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hubert 1
Hupert 1
Isac 1
Oliver 1
Samuel 1
Theodore 1
Thomas 1
Wallace 1
Wallice 1
Wm.H. 1

FAQ

Tratt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tratt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 171 people were recorded with the Tratt surname. That placed it at #14,212 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tratt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016. That gives Tratt a modern rank of #24,505.

What does the Tratt surname mean?

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Welsh word "trat" meaning a quarrel or dispute.

What does the Tratt map show?

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