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UK surname

Tredinnick

A locational surname derived from a place name in Cornwall, England.

In the 1881 census there were 172 people recorded with the Tredinnick surname, ranking it #14,163 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 164, ranked #22,314, down from #14,163 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Illogan, St Agnes and Phillack. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Blackpool and Tandridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tredinnick is 187 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 4.7%.

1881 census count

172

Ranked #14,163

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2009

187 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tredinnick had 172 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,163 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 172 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tredinnick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tredinnick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tredinnick 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 153 #12,721
1861 historical 108 #19,856
1881 historical 172 #14,163
1891 historical 154 #18,004
1901 historical 165 #17,085
1911 historical 169 #16,564
1997 modern 149 #21,214
1998 modern 166 #20,329
1999 modern 182 #19,317
2000 modern 182 #19,300
2001 modern 180 #19,161
2002 modern 182 #19,411
2003 modern 174 #19,760
2004 modern 175 #19,805
2005 modern 180 #19,395
2006 modern 176 #19,787
2007 modern 185 #19,402
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 187 #19,868
2010 modern 186 #20,379
2011 modern 174 #21,096
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 167 #21,984
2014 modern 169 #22,006
2015 modern 163 #22,407
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Tredinnicks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Illogan, St Agnes, Phillack, St Austell and Lifton, Bratton Clovelly, Broadwood Widger. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Blackpool, Tandridge and Harlow. 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 Illogan Cornwall
2 St Agnes Cornwall
3 Phillack Cornwall
4 St Austell Cornwall
5 Lifton, Bratton Clovelly, Broadwood Widger Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 057 Cornwall
2 Blackpool 013 Blackpool
3 Cornwall 068 Cornwall
4 Tandridge 006 Tandridge
5 Harlow 006 Harlow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tredinnick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tredinnick

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Tredinnick is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tredinnick is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Tredinnick falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tredinnick 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tredinnick

The surname Tredinnick has its origins in Cornwall, England, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Cornish language, with "tre" meaning a homestead or settlement, and "dinnick" referring to a fortified place or small fort. This suggests that the name may have originated from a location where a fortified homestead or settlement once stood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, a document listing those who took an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion. In this record, a John Tredinnick is listed as residing in the parish of St. Mellion, Cornwall.

The name Tredinnick has also been linked to the Cornish place name "Tredinnick," which is a small village located near the town of Liskeard. This village likely took its name from the same roots as the surname, further reinforcing its Cornish origins.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Richard Tredinnick (c. 1630-1698), a Cornish clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Enoder and St. Ervan parishes. His son, Digory Tredinnick (1668-1732), was also a clergyman and served as the rector of Gwennap parish.

Another notable Tredinnick was John Tredinnick (1788-1872), a Cornish mining engineer and entrepreneur. He played a significant role in the development of the Cornish mining industry and was involved in the construction of several mines and mining infrastructure projects.

In the 19th century, the name appears in various records, including the birth of William Tredinnick (1820-1894), a Cornish farmer and mining entrepreneur. He was also involved in the local politics of Cornwall and served as a member of the Cornwall County Council.

While the Tredinnick surname is predominantly associated with Cornwall, it has also been found in other parts of England, as well as in Wales and parts of the United States, likely due to migration and the spread of Cornish families over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tredinnick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tredinnick 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. Cornwall leads with 112 Tredinnicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 58.97x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 112 58.97x
Devon 20 5.73x
Lincolnshire 11 4.10x
Staffordshire 8 1.41x
Sussex 7 2.47x
Pembrokeshire 6 11.25x
Shropshire 4 2.76x
Middlesex 2 0.12x
Surrey 1 0.12x
Warwickshire 1 0.24x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Illogan in Cornwall leads with 28 Tredinnicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 556.66x.

Place Total Index
Illogan 28 556.66x
St Agnes 24 902.26x
Phillack 14 571.43x
St Swithin Lincoln 11 260.66x
Camborne 9 114.94x
Breage 8 462.43x
Handsworth 8 57.31x
Lifton 8 952.38x
Hastings St Mary In The 7 116.09x
Linkinhorne 7 530.30x
Pembroke St Mary 6 87.34x
Perranzabuloe 6 365.85x
Redruth 5 93.11x
Beerferris 4 588.24x
St Austell 4 61.63x
Tamerton Foliott 4 597.01x
Wistanstow 4 851.06x
Ashwater 1 200.00x
Birmingham 1 0.71x
Fowey 1 114.94x
Lezant 1 238.10x
Madron Penzance 1 14.47x
North Hill 1 163.93x
Plymouth Charles The 1 6.50x
St Erth 1 86.96x
St Faith Under St 1 1000.00x
St Mary Magdalene 1 71.43x
St Nicholas Olave 1 5000.00x
Stoke Damerel 1 4.09x
Truro St Mary 1 62.50x
Wandsworth 1 6.19x
Wolborough 1 22.68x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 15
Elizabeth 7
Jane 6
Annie 5
Ellen 4
Fanny 4
Frances 3
Martha 3
Matilda 3
Sarah 3
Ann 2
Catherine 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Eva 2
Mabel 2
Margaret 2
Nora 2
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Bessie 1
Clara 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Elth. 1
Florence 1
Henrietta 1
Isabella 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Lydia 1
Maria 1
Mildred 1
Rebecca 1
Setita 1
Silina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 10
John 10
William 8
Joseph 4
Stephen 4
Mark 3
Nicholas 3
Albert 2
Edward 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Henry 2
Herbert 2
Josiah 2
Thomas 2
Wm. 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Colwin 1
David 1
Edwin 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Fredk.J. 1
George 1
Hannibal 1
Harry 1
Joe 1
Louis 1
Matthew 1
R. 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Tom 1
Willm. 1
Willm.John 1
Winifred 1
Wm.B. 1

FAQ

Tredinnick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tredinnick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 172 people were recorded with the Tredinnick surname. That placed it at #14,163 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tredinnick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Tredinnick a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Tredinnick surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in Cornwall, England.

What does the Tredinnick map show?

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