UK surname
An occupational English surname referring to a cloth-maker or weaver.
In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Tuckerman surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 83, ranked #32,815, down from #22,357 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside and Monkwearmouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuckerman is 107 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5.1%.
1881 census count
79
Ranked #22,357
Modern count
83
2016, ranked #32,815
Peak year
1901
107 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Tuckerman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Tuckerman surname density by area, 1911 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 | 69 | #21,148 |
| 1861 | historical | 57 | #26,718 |
| 1881 | historical | 79 | #22,357 |
| 1891 | historical | 87 | #25,802 |
| 1901 | historical | 107 | #21,955 |
| 1911 | historical | 101 | #22,589 |
| 1997 | modern | 88 | #28,611 |
| 1998 | modern | 88 | #29,131 |
| 1999 | modern | 88 | #29,287 |
| 2000 | modern | 86 | #29,484 |
| 2001 | modern | 88 | #29,056 |
| 2002 | modern | 85 | #29,867 |
| 2003 | modern | 83 | #30,088 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 83 | #30,808 |
| 2007 | modern | 89 | #30,383 |
| 2008 | modern | 92 | #30,286 |
| 2009 | modern | 87 | #31,489 |
| 2010 | modern | 91 | #31,497 |
| 2011 | modern | 85 | #32,127 |
| 2012 | modern | 95 | #31,107 |
| 2013 | modern | 99 | #30,934 |
| 2014 | modern | 95 | #31,792 |
| 2015 | modern | 89 | #32,325 |
| 2016 | modern | 83 | #32,815 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Monkwearmouth, St Mary Islington and Bishop Wearmouth. 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 | Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin | Devon |
| 2 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 3 | Monkwearmouth | Durham |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Bishop Wearmouth | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman, 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 Tuckerman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Tuckerman 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, Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Tuckerman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Tuckerman is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "tucian," meaning "to torment" or "to pull," and "mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive occupational surname for a person who worked as a cloth-fuller or tucker, responsible for tucking and beating cloth to give it a compact and even texture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a person named Radulphus Tuckerman is mentioned. This record provides evidence that the name was already in use by the 13th century in England.
The surname Tuckerman has also been associated with various place names in England. For example, there is a village called Tuckerman in Worcestershire, which may have been named after an early bearer of the surname or vice versa.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Tuckerman was John Tuckerman (c. 1525-1590), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Barnstaple in Devon.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Edward Tuckerman (1817-1886), an American botanist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of lichens and mosses. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and served as a professor at Amherst College and Harvard University.
The Tuckerman family also played a role in the early settlement of New England. One of the earliest settlers with this surname was Michael Tuckerman, who arrived in Boston in 1635 and later became a freeman of Massachusetts.
In the 19th century, Joseph Tuckerman (1778-1840) was a prominent Unitarian minister and philanthropist in Boston, known for his efforts in establishing the Ministry at Large, which provided aid and education to the urban poor.
Another notable figure was Frederick Goddard Tuckerman (1821-1873), an American author and literary critic who wrote extensively on American literature and was a close friend of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
While the surname Tuckerman may not be as common as some other English surnames, its history can be traced back several centuries, with various individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, including religion, literature, and science.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuckerman 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. Devon leads with 26 Tuckermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.43x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | 26 | 15.43x |
| Durham | 13 | 5.40x |
| Kent | 12 | 4.34x |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 6.18x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 5.81x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.49x |
| Renfrewshire | 4 | 6.38x |
| Channel Islands | 3 | 12.51x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.98x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 3.27x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.60x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 10.36x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Blackawton in Devon leads with 9 Tuckermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 3103.45x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Blackawton | 9 | 3103.45x |
| Great Brand End Plot | 8 | 26666.67x |
| Whickham | 8 | 360.36x |
| Brixham | 7 | 358.97x |
| Plumstead | 7 | 76.00x |
| Wallsend | 7 | 183.25x |
| Charlton Next Woolwich | 5 | 173.61x |
| Monkwearmouth Shore | 5 | 106.38x |
| Port Glasgow | 4 | 132.01x |
| Islington London | 3 | 3.82x |
| St Anne | 3 | 697.67x |
| Paignton | 2 | 156.25x |
| Sutton Coldfield | 2 | 93.02x |
| Tormoham | 2 | 28.05x |
| Aveton Gifford | 1 | 416.67x |
| Dartmouth St Savior | 1 | 500.00x |
| Denbigh | 1 | 81.30x |
| Holy Trinity | 1 | 5.18x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 2.22x |
| Kingswear | 1 | 714.29x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 1 | 13.48x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 7.70x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 12.12x |
| Southampton Holy Rood | 1 | 588.24x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 8.48x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 15 |
| Carpenter | 2 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Cook | 2 |
| Joiner | 2 |
| Rope Maker | 2 |
| Ag Labourer | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Cartridge Maker At Arsenal | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer (Of 24 Acres) | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Hosiers Assistant | 1 |
| House Wife | 1 |
| Infant | 1 |
| Laborer At Carriage Deps | 1 |
| Laborer At Laboratory | 1 |
| Licensed Victualer | 1 |
| Milliners Assistant | 1 |
| Optician | 1 |
| Parlourmaid | 1 |
| Railw Port | 1 |
| Schol | 1 |
| Servant Dom | 1 |
| Ship Joiner (Builder) | 1 |
| Ship Joiner S Builder | 1 |
| Station Master (Oth/Rail) | 1 |
| Stoker 2nd Class | 1 |
| Works As The Farmers Son (Al) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Tuckerman surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 83 in 2016. That gives Tuckerman a modern rank of #32,815.
An occupational English surname referring to a cloth-maker or weaver.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tuckerman 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.