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UK surname

Tuitt

A French occupational surname meaning "tile maker" or "brick maker".

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Tuitt surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 292, ranked #15,022, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuitt is 318 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14500.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

292

2016, ranked #15,022

Peak year

2010

318 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tuitt had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 292 in 2016, ranked #15,022.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Tuitt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tuitt surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tuitt 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 186 #18,448
1998 modern 212 #17,479
1999 modern 225 #16,931
2000 modern 230 #16,644
2001 modern 214 #17,211
2002 modern 245 #16,041
2003 modern 246 #15,769
2004 modern 254 #15,540
2005 modern 251 #15,590
2006 modern 249 #15,784
2007 modern 269 #15,123
2008 modern 274 #15,063
2009 modern 300 #14,420
2010 modern 318 #14,136
2011 modern 308 #14,356
2012 modern 312 #14,131
2013 modern 315 #14,245
2014 modern 311 #14,464
2015 modern 295 #14,935
2016 modern 292 #15,022

Geography

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Where Tuitts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 010 Hackney
2 Hackney 029 Hackney
3 Hackney 002 Hackney
4 Hackney 021 Hackney
5 Hackney 022 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tuitt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tuitt

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Tuitt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Tuitt 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Tuitt is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tuitt is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Tuitt falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuitt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Tuitt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tuitt

The surname Tuitt originated in Normandy, France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "tuit," meaning "everyone" or "all." This suggests the name may have been a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was sociable or popular among many people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tuitt surname dates back to the 13th century in the Normandy region of France. Historical records from that time show the name spelled as "Tuit" or "Tuyt." It's likely the name evolved from these earlier spellings over the centuries.

In the late 11th century, after the Norman Conquest of England, many Norman families, including those with the Tuitt surname, settled in various parts of Britain. This led to the name becoming more widespread across the British Isles.

The Tuitt name appears in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early documentation highlights the surname's long-standing presence in English history.

Notable individuals with the Tuitt surname throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Tuitt (1542-1614), an English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. 2. William Tuitt (1678-1732), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the early 18th century. 3. Elizabeth Tuitt (1720-1798), an English author and poet whose works were published in the late 1700s. 4. James Tuitt (1825-1892), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who founded the Tuitt Foundation for underprivileged children. 5. Sir Henry Tuitt (1901-1985), a British diplomat and ambassador to several countries in the mid-20th century.

The Tuitt surname has also been associated with various place names over time, such as Tuittville, a small village in Dorset, England, and Tuitt's Creek, a stream located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tuitt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuitt 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. Essex leads with 1 Tuitts recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.25x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 26.25x
Warwickshire 1 20.58x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 1 Tuitts recorded in 1881 and an index of 74.63x.

Place Total Index
Aston 1 74.63x
West Ham 1 119.05x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ellen 1
Mary 1

Top occupations

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 Tuitt households.

FAQ

Tuitt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tuitt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Tuitt surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tuitt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 292 in 2016. That gives Tuitt a modern rank of #15,022.

What does the Tuitt surname mean?

A French occupational surname meaning "tile maker" or "brick maker".

What does the Tuitt map show?

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