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UK surname

Vicker

An English occupational surname derived from the Middle English "viker" meaning "victualler" or purveyor of food.

In the 1881 census there were 109 people recorded with the Vicker surname, ranking it #18,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 131, ranked #26,004, down from #18,793 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Milborne Port, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bridgend and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vicker is 312 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20.2%.

1881 census count

109

Ranked #18,793

Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

1891

312 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Vicker had 109 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,793 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 312 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Vicker surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vicker surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Vicker 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 124 #14,792
1861 historical 272 #9,167
1881 historical 109 #18,793
1891 historical 312 #10,744
1901 historical 134 #19,288
1911 historical 258 #12,614
1997 modern 158 #20,422
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 138 #22,983
2000 modern 131 #23,672
2001 modern 112 #25,644
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 112 #25,948
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 115 #27,634
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Vickers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Milborne Port, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, London parishes and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bridgend and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Milborne Port Somerset
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, Gloucestershire
4 London parishes London 1
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bridgend 007 Bridgend
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 021 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 Bridgend 006 Bridgend
4 Bridgend 016 Bridgend
5 Bridgend 005 Bridgend

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vicker

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vicker

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vicker, 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 Vicker surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Vicker 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Vicker is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Vicker 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

Vicker 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vicker 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Vicker

The surname Vicker is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "viker," which means "vicar" or "parish priest." This suggests that the name was initially given as an occupational name for someone who served as a vicar or parish priest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vicker can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "le Viker." This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in England.

In the 14th century, the surname Vicker appeared in various forms, such as "le Vyker" and "le Vykere," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. The name was often associated with individuals who held ecclesiastical positions or worked in close proximity to churches.

The Vicker surname has its roots in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire. Some early bearers of the name can be found in the records of these areas, indicating their presence and influence in these regions.

One notable individual with the Vicker surname was John Vicker (1613-1670), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Stephen's Church in Ipswich, Suffolk. His works, including "A Modest Plea for the Due Regulation of the Press" and "A Vindication of Protestants," contributed to the theological and political discourse of his time.

Another prominent figure was Richard Vicker (1588-1636), an English poet and playwright known for his works such as "The Passionate Lover" and "The Prodigal's Progresse." His literary contributions added to the rich cultural landscape of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.

In the 18th century, Samuel Vicker (1740-1810) was a renowned English engraver and artist who produced exquisite engravings and illustrations for various publications, including works by William Shakespeare and John Milton.

The Vicker surname also found its way into the annals of military history. Sir Colville Vicker (1866-1948) was a British Army officer who served in World War I and played a crucial role in the development of the Vickers machine gun, which became an iconic weapon used by various military forces around the world.

Another notable figure was John Vicker (1801-1879), a British civil engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early steam engines and railway technologies, leaving a lasting impact on the industrial revolution.

While these are just a few examples, the Vicker surname has a rich history spanning centuries, with individuals making significant contributions across various fields, from literature and art to religion, engineering, and military technology.

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1881 census detail

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Vicker families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Vicker 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. Middlesex leads with 25 Vickers recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.35x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 25 2.35x
Somerset 24 14.03x
Gloucestershire 16 7.67x
Lancashire 16 1.27x
Yorkshire 6 0.57x
Derbyshire 4 2.40x
Staffordshire 3 0.84x
Durham 2 0.63x
Lanarkshire 2 0.58x
Norfolk 2 1.22x
Nottinghamshire 2 1.40x
Renfrewshire 2 2.43x
Surrey 2 0.39x
Cambridgeshire 1 1.49x
Flintshire 1 3.50x
Wiltshire 1 1.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Walcot in Somerset leads with 9 Vickers recorded in 1881 and an index of 98.79x.

Place Total Index
Walcot 9 98.79x
Gloucester St Mary Grace 8 13333.33x
Milborne Port 7 1029.41x
Pilsworth 7 2500.00x
Abbas Combe 6 4615.38x
Cheetham 6 63.76x
Bristol St George 5 51.87x
St Pancras London 5 5.84x
Westminster St James 5 45.75x
Hunslet 4 24.35x
North Wingfield 4 540.54x
St George In East 4 55.33x
Wolstanton Oldcott 3 230.77x
Barony 2 2.30x
Bristol St James St Paul 2 28.78x
East Greenock 2 25.71x
Friern Barnet 2 85.47x
Haslingden 2 38.31x
Holy Trinity 2 7.89x
Norwich St Mary At Coslany 2 425.53x
Nottingham St Mary 2 5.40x
Poplar London 2 9.97x
St Anne Soho London 2 32.95x
Bishop Auckland 1 23.58x
Bishopwearmouth 1 3.68x
Bow London 1 7.39x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 1 5.09x
Bruton 1 149.25x
Hammersmith London 1 3.82x
Hatley St George 1 2000.00x
Islington London 1 0.97x
Lambeth 1 1.08x
Limehouse London 1 8.57x
Mere 1 93.46x
North Meols 1 8.10x
Overton 1 333.33x
Paddington London 1 2.56x
Rotherhithe 1 7.62x
South Petherton 1 113.64x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Jane 5
Elizabeth 4
Emily 3
Kate 3
Laura 3
Emma 2
Hannah 2
Lucy 2
Rebecca 2
Alice 1
Anna 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Betsy 1
Clara 1
Eliz. 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Gertrude 1
Isabella 1
Joseph 1
Julia 1
Lilian 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Matilda 1
May 1
Rachael 1
Rhoda 1
Sarah 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 7
William 7
Henry 5
Joseph 5
Thomas 3
Albert 2
John 2
Arthur 1
David 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
James 1
Lot 1
Percy 1
Phillip 1
Samuel 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Vicker surname: questions and answers

How common was the Vicker surname in 1881?

In 1881, 109 people were recorded with the Vicker surname. That placed it at #18,793 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Vicker surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Vicker a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Vicker surname mean?

An English occupational surname derived from the Middle English "viker" meaning "victualler" or purveyor of food.

What does the Vicker map show?

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