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UK surname

Tumilty

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Tuamailte" meaning "pride" or "haughty".

In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Tumilty surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 377, ranked #12,415, up from #21,334 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Woodhorn and Newcastle All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sunderland, Hartlepool and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tumilty is 377 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 333.3%.

1881 census count

87

Ranked #21,334

Modern count

377

2016, ranked #12,415

Peak year

2016

377 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tumilty had 87 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,334 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 377 in 2016, ranked #12,415.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 136 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Tumilty surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tumilty surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tumilty 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 42 #28,691
1881 historical 87 #21,334
1891 historical 124 #20,818
1901 historical 136 #19,110
1911 historical 99 #22,850
1997 modern 294 #13,707
1998 modern 298 #13,937
1999 modern 291 #14,234
2000 modern 295 #14,070
2001 modern 290 #14,033
2002 modern 302 #13,938
2003 modern 299 #13,850
2004 modern 300 #13,871
2005 modern 300 #13,837
2006 modern 308 #13,669
2007 modern 311 #13,703
2008 modern 310 #13,834
2009 modern 328 #13,574
2010 modern 355 #13,099
2011 modern 349 #13,108
2012 modern 357 #12,757
2013 modern 369 #12,655
2014 modern 374 #12,598
2015 modern 371 #12,567
2016 modern 377 #12,415

Geography

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Where Tumiltys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Woodhorn, Newcastle All Saints, Liverpool and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sunderland, Hartlepool and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
2 Woodhorn Northumberland
3 Newcastle All Saints Northumberland
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sunderland 028 Sunderland
2 Hartlepool 005 Hartlepool
3 Newcastle upon Tyne 020 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 Hartlepool 002 Hartlepool
5 Hartlepool 003 Hartlepool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tumilty

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tumilty

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Tumilty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Tumilty household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tumilty is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Tumilty is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Tumilty falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tumilty 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Tumilty

The surname TUMILTY is of Irish origin, with its roots traced back to the ancient Gaelic language. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Ireland during the medieval period, particularly in the counties of Antrim and Derry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TUMILTY can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the entry for the year 1305, a man named Tomaltach Ó Tuamaile is mentioned, which is considered to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

The name TUMILTY is derived from the Gaelic words "tom" meaning "hill" or "mound," and "ailt" meaning "height" or "cliff." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked near prominent geographical features such as hills or cliffs.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the TUMILTY name appears in various historical records and documents, including the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns and the Inquisitions of Ulster. These records provide insights into the lives and landholdings of TUMILTY families during this period.

One notable individual bearing the TUMILTY surname was John Tumilty, who lived in the late 17th century and was a member of the Irish Patriot Forces during the Williamite War in Ireland (1688-1691). He fought against the forces of King William III and was later granted lands in County Antrim for his service.

Another significant figure was Patrick Tumilty, born in 1765 in County Antrim. He was a prominent Irish writer and poet, known for his works that celebrated Irish culture and heritage. His collection of poems, "The Harp of Erin," published in 1820, gained widespread acclaim.

In the late 18th century, the TUMILTY name was also found in the parish records of Killinchy, County Down, where several families were documented as residing in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TUMILTY surname in North America dates back to the late 18th century, when James Tumilty, born in 1778 in County Antrim, immigrated to Canada and settled in the province of Nova Scotia.

Another notable individual was William Tumilty, born in 1820 in County Derry, Ireland. He was a prominent civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of railroads and bridges in the United States during the mid-19th century.

Throughout history, the TUMILTY surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who carried this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tumilty families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tumilty 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 45 Tumiltys recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.47x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 45 4.47x
Durham 24 9.51x
Northumberland 11 8.71x
Middlesex 4 0.47x
Ayrshire 1 1.57x
Glamorgan 1 0.68x
Warwickshire 1 0.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 18 Tumiltys recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.43x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 18 29.43x
Bootle Cum Linacre 17 212.50x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 11 145.89x
Cornsay 8 1176.47x
Toxteth Park 8 23.46x
Conside Knitsley 7 357.14x
Gateshead 7 37.04x
Paddington London 4 12.82x
West Derby 2 6.79x
Edgbaston 1 15.06x
Girvan 1 62.89x
Lanchester 1 217.39x
Sunderland Bridge 1 250.00x
Swansea 1 588.24x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Ann 5
Jane 4
Margaret 4
Catherine 3
Sarah 3
Bridget 2
Elizabeth 2
Isabella 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Anna 1
Annie 1
Barbara 1
Elenor 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Margret 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

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 Tumilty households.

FAQ

Tumilty surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tumilty surname in 1881?

In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Tumilty surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tumilty surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 377 in 2016. That gives Tumilty a modern rank of #12,415.

What does the Tumilty surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Tuamailte" meaning "pride" or "haughty".

What does the Tumilty map show?

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