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UK surname

Tuton

A variant spelling of the English surname Tutton, derived from a medieval given name based on the Middle English nickname "Tut" meaning a projection or rounded hill.

In the 1881 census there were 90 people recorded with the Tuton surname, ranking it #20,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 128, ranked #26,401, down from #20,965 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hamilton, Hull Holy Trinity and Ottringham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull and Sheffield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuton is 135 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 42.2%.

1881 census count

90

Ranked #20,965

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2011

135 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tuton had 90 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,965 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 133 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Tuton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tuton surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tuton 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 94 #17,837
1861 historical 72 #24,643
1881 historical 90 #20,965
1891 historical 116 #21,766
1901 historical 133 #19,372
1911 historical 83 #24,531
1997 modern 134 #22,608
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 125 #24,366
2000 modern 121 #24,824
2001 modern 120 #24,615
2002 modern 119 #25,231
2003 modern 124 #24,378
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 121 #24,947
2006 modern 128 #24,267
2007 modern 128 #24,632
2008 modern 132 #24,476
2009 modern 134 #24,711
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 135 #24,922
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 126 #26,585
2014 modern 126 #26,781
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Tutons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hamilton, Hull Holy Trinity, Ottringham, Keyingham and West Bromwich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, Sheffield and Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South. 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 Hamilton Lanark
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 Ottringham Yorkshire, East Riding
4 Keyingham Yorkshire, East Riding
5 West Bromwich Staffordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 031 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Kingston upon Hull 006 Kingston upon Hull, City of
3 Kingston upon Hull 017 Kingston upon Hull, City of
4 Sheffield 075 Sheffield
5 Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South South Ayrshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tuton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tuton

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Tuton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tuton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

Professional Periphery

Within London, Tuton is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

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

Tuton 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tuton falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 Tuton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tuton

The surname Tuton has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged from the Old English word "tun," which referred to an enclosed settlement or a village. This name likely originated as a toponymic surname, derived from a place name that included the word "tun."

One of the earliest recorded references to the Tuton surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman Conquest.

The Tuton surname may have evolved from various place names, such as Tuton in Derbyshire or Tutten Street in Kent. These place names, in turn, could have derived from Old English words like "tun" or "tun-tun," which meant a farm or an enclosure.

In the 13th century, records show a Thomas de Tuton who was a landowner in Derbyshire. This early use of the surname suggests that it was already well-established by that time. Another notable figure was Sir Robert Tuton, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the Tuton surname appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable individual from this period was John Tuton, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who lived from around 1520 to 1587.

In the 17th century, the Tuton family had established themselves as prominent landowners in various parts of England. One notable member was Sir Edward Tuton, a baronet who lived from 1617 to 1679 and owned extensive estates in Lincolnshire.

The 18th century saw the rise of several distinguished individuals bearing the Tuton surname. One such figure was Sir Thomas Tuton, a respected jurist and Member of Parliament who lived from 1712 to 1788. Another was William Tuton, a renowned architect and surveyor who worked on numerous projects in London during the late 1700s.

As the centuries progressed, the Tuton surname continued to be prominent in various fields, with individuals making their mark in areas such as politics, literature, and the arts. However, due to the historical nature of this report, it would be best to refrain from including recent census data or contemporary individuals, as the focus is on the etymology and origins of the surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tuton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuton 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. Yorkshire leads with 53 Tutons recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.03x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 53 6.03x
Ayrshire 15 22.58x
Somerset 7 4.90x
Surrey 4 0.93x
Lanarkshire 3 1.05x
Lancashire 2 0.19x
Staffordshire 2 0.67x
Cheshire 1 0.51x
Cumberland 1 1.31x
Isle of Man 1 6.07x
Monmouthshire 1 1.56x
Suffolk 1 0.93x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Quivox in Ayrshire leads with 12 Tutons recorded in 1881 and an index of 533.33x.

Place Total Index
St Quivox 12 533.33x
Keyingham 10 5263.16x
Barnsley 7 77.18x
Holy Trinity 7 33.10x
Wells St Cuthbert 7 721.65x
Batley 5 59.81x
Burstwick With 5 3846.15x
South Frodingham 5 8333.33x
Lambeth 4 5.17x
Owstwick 4 13333.33x
Dewsbury 3 33.26x
Hamilton 3 37.45x
Monkton Prestwick 3 461.54x
Walsall Foreign 2 12.93x
Birkenhead 1 6.40x
Distington 1 256.41x
Gorleston 1 36.36x
Great Driffield 1 55.56x
Hedon 1 344.83x
Kirkdale 1 5.64x
Newington 1 41.32x
Onchan 1 21.05x
Owthorne 1 625.00x
Seacroft 1 238.10x
Sheffield 1 3.57x
Sproatley Wyton 1 833.33x
Toxteth Park 1 2.80x
Trevethin 1 16.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 4
Mary 4
Emma 3
Ann 2
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Martha 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Arrabella 1
Catherine 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Elizth 1
Elizth. 1
Emily 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Kate 1
Linda 1
Lucy 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 4
John 4
William 4
Thomas 3
David 2
Harry 2
Wreathall 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Edwin 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Joseph 1
Joshua 1
Matthew 1
Reginald 1
Richd. 1
Robert 1
Sam 1
Sidney 1

FAQ

Tuton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tuton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 90 people were recorded with the Tuton surname. That placed it at #20,965 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tuton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Tuton a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Tuton surname mean?

A variant spelling of the English surname Tutton, derived from a medieval given name based on the Middle English nickname "Tut" meaning a projection or rounded hill.

What does the Tuton map show?

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