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UK surname

Tutton

An English habitational name derived from a place named Totton in Hampshire.

In the 1881 census there were 577 people recorded with the Tutton surname, ranking it #6,036 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 857, ranked #6,537, down from #6,036 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Neath Port Talbot, Newport and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tutton is 941 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 48.5%.

1881 census count

577

Ranked #6,036

Modern count

857

2016, ranked #6,537

Peak year

1999

941 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tutton had 577 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #6,036 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 857 in 2016, ranked #6,537.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 780 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tutton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tutton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tutton 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 491 #5,090
1861 historical 410 #6,264
1881 historical 577 #6,036
1891 historical 588 #6,497
1901 historical 780 #5,756
1911 historical 766 #5,656
1997 modern 886 #6,035
1998 modern 934 #5,982
1999 modern 941 #5,991
2000 modern 914 #6,113
2001 modern 887 #6,137
2002 modern 928 #6,053
2003 modern 877 #6,199
2004 modern 876 #6,220
2005 modern 885 #6,099
2006 modern 874 #6,178
2007 modern 885 #6,163
2008 modern 868 #6,310
2009 modern 892 #6,316
2010 modern 900 #6,382
2011 modern 900 #6,322
2012 modern 869 #6,416
2013 modern 876 #6,487
2014 modern 875 #6,505
2015 modern 863 #6,523
2016 modern 857 #6,537

Geography

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Where Tuttons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Bedminster, London parishes and Newchurch. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and The Vale of Glamorgan. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Bedminster Somerset
3 London parishes London 1
4 Newchurch Hampshire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Neath Port Talbot 018 Neath Port Talbot
2 Newport 003 Newport
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 014 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 Newport 018 Newport
5 The Vale of Glamorgan 014 Vale of Glamorgan

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tutton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tutton

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

Professional Periphery

Within London, Tutton 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

Tutton is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Tutton falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tutton 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tutton

The surname Tutton is of English origin, traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked as a toot or lookout guard, derived from the Old English word "totan," meaning to peep or look out.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named Walter Tutun is mentioned. Another early record is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, which includes a listing for John Toteyn.

The name is thought to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent in the southeastern regions of England. It is likely that the surname emerged independently in different areas, as variations in spelling were common, including Tottyn, Toton, and Totyn.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Tutton, born around 1460 in Sussex. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Another notable figure was William Tutton, born in 1520 in Kent, who was a successful merchant and trader in London.

In the 16th century, records show a Thomas Tutton, born in 1568 in Surrey, who was a skilled carpenter and worked on the construction of several churches in the region. During the same period, a Richard Tutton, born in 1574 in Kent, was a respected scholar and author of several works on philosophy and theology.

Moving into the 17th century, there was a Sir John Tutton, born in 1620 in Sussex, who served as a member of Parliament and played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Tutton, born in 1678 in Kent, who was a renowned painter and portraitist, known for her works depicting members of the English aristocracy.

While the Tutton surname may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and prevalence in various parts of England during the medieval and early modern periods are well-documented. The name has a rich tapestry woven through centuries of English history, from its origins as a descriptive occupational nickname to its association with notable individuals across various fields.

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1881 census detail

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Tutton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tutton 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. Somerset leads with 170 Tuttons recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.80x.

County Total Index
Somerset 170 18.80x
Hampshire 135 11.72x
Monmouthshire 54 13.29x
Middlesex 52 0.93x
Gloucestershire 40 3.63x
Surrey 27 0.99x
Glamorgan 21 2.15x
Warwickshire 18 1.27x
Kent 8 0.42x
Suffolk 8 1.17x
Lancashire 7 0.11x
Cheshire 6 0.48x
Shropshire 6 1.24x
Devon 5 0.43x
Berkshire 4 0.95x
Durham 4 0.24x
Hertfordshire 4 1.03x
Herefordshire 2 0.87x
Argyllshire 1 0.64x
Leicestershire 1 0.16x
Staffordshire 1 0.05x
Wiltshire 1 0.20x
Yorkshire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northwood in Hampshire leads with 30 Tuttons recorded in 1881 and an index of 182.93x.

Place Total Index
Northwood 30 182.93x
Christchurch 19 151.27x
Bedminster 18 21.18x
Walcot 17 35.29x
Portsea 15 6.65x
Shepton Mallet 15 147.78x
Trevethin 14 36.50x
Yatton 14 397.73x
Godshill 13 488.72x
Westbury On Trym 13 34.82x
Ryde 12 48.50x
Alverstoke 11 26.39x
Badgworth 11 2037.04x
Biddisham 11 4583.33x
Bristol St Michael 11 116.40x
Islington London 11 2.02x
Coventry Holy Trinity 10 23.64x
Newport 10 51.60x
St Helens 10 119.47x
Chelsea London 9 5.32x
Cogan 9 620.69x
Kingston On Thames 9 13.68x
Bathwick 8 79.92x
Brading 8 52.25x
Othery 8 720.72x
Shoreditch London 8 3.28x
Weare 8 640.00x
Gorleston 7 40.25x
Bristol St Stephen 6 209.79x
Coventry St Michael 6 13.18x
Gatcombe 6 1363.64x
Shrewsbury St Mary 6 31.33x
Trent 6 666.67x
Walton On Hill 6 16.61x
West Horsley 6 521.74x
Whippingham 6 68.81x
Battersea 5 2.42x
Cheadle 5 21.11x
Compton Bishop 5 471.70x
Cowbridge 5 211.86x
Hendon 5 24.73x
Lewisham 5 4.89x
St Woollos 5 11.03x
Wedmore 5 84.89x
Wrington 5 165.02x
Arreton 4 108.40x
Catherington 4 157.48x
Cheddar 4 87.91x
Clewer 4 23.15x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 4 5.52x
Hertingfordbury 4 253.16x
Llantillio Pertholey 4 168.78x
Newport 4 64.00x
Richmond 4 10.43x
Bow London 3 4.19x
Bristol St James St Paul 3 8.17x
East Brent 3 218.98x
Horfield 3 27.05x
Llanrhidian Higher 3 48.31x
Mark 3 142.18x
Newchurch 3 114.94x
Swansea Town 3 3.74x
Weston Super Mare 3 13.13x
Willesden 3 5.66x
Wookey 3 150.75x
Yeovil 3 16.32x
Aston 2 0.51x
Cannington 2 74.35x
Charlinch 2 526.32x
Clevedon 2 21.28x
Dorking 2 10.88x
Kensington London 2 0.64x
Milborne Port 2 55.25x
Paddington London 2 0.97x
St George Hanover 2 2.73x
Stapleton 2 9.57x
Ventnor 2 18.26x
Wells St Cuthbert Out 2 27.47x
Westminster St James 2 3.46x
Westonsuper Mare 2 108.70x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 28
Elizabeth 23
Eliza 22
Sarah 13
Emma 12
Jane 12
Alice 10
Ellen 9
Ann 8
Emily 8
Fanny 8
Florence 8
Annie 7
Ada 6
Harriet 6
Caroline 5
Charlotte 5
Hannah 5
Edith 4
Harriett 4
Henrietta 4
Kate 4
Martha 4
Agnes 3
Clara 3
Helen 3
Julia 3
Louisa 3
Maria 3
Amelia 2
Anne 2
Ethel 2
Hester 2
Lavinia 2
Lucy 2
Minnie 2
Rebecca 2
Ader 1
Amy 1
Bessey 1
Betsey 1
Betsy 1
Carline 1
Elener 1
Elizabth. 1
Emelia 1
Emilia 1
Jemima 1
Jessie 1
W. 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 38
George 25
James 25
Thomas 22
Charles 20
John 19
Alfred 11
Henry 9
Albert 7
Edward 7
Samuel 7
Frank 6
Frederick 6
Francis 5
Joseph 5
Arthur 4
Edwin 4
Robert 4
Ernest 3
Isaac 3
Richard 3
Sidney 3
Benjamin 2
Fredrick 2
Herbert 2
Walter 2
Wm. 2
C. 1
Clement 1
Crosby 1
Edmund 1
Edwd.R. 1
Emanuel 1
Emmanuel 1
Enoch 1
Gilbert 1
Ham 1
Harry 1
Hedley 1
Henery 1
Herbet 1
Hyde 1
Jim 1
Mark 1
Morgan 1
Philip 1
Phillip 1
Reginal 1
Tom 1
Wm.T. 1

FAQ

Tutton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tutton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 577 people were recorded with the Tutton surname. That placed it at #6,036 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tutton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 857 in 2016. That gives Tutton a modern rank of #6,537.

What does the Tutton surname mean?

An English habitational name derived from a place named Totton in Hampshire.

What does the Tutton map show?

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