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UK surname

Zuber

A German occupational surname referring to a person who made or sold tubs, vats, or barrels.

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Zuber surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 126, ranked #26,686, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Dalry and Fountainbridge and South Bucks.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zuber is 130 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 950.0%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

126

2016, ranked #26,686

Peak year

2014

130 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Zuber had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016, ranked #26,686.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 34 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Zuber surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Zuber surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zuber 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 28 #30,951
1911 historical 34 #29,600
1997 modern 44 #33,275
1998 modern 51 #32,816
1999 modern 53 #32,746
2000 modern 47 #33,358
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 53 #33,021
2003 modern 52 #33,160
2004 modern 56 #33,067
2005 modern 67 #32,196
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 126 #26,686

Geography

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Where Zubers 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 Rotherham, Dalry and Fountainbridge, South Bucks, Stafford and Havering. 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 Rotherham 014 Rotherham
2 Dalry and Fountainbridge City of Edinburgh
3 South Bucks 005 South Bucks
4 Stafford 010 Stafford
5 Havering 003 Havering

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zuber

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Zuber

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Zuber surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Zuber household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Zuber is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

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

Zuber 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

Zuber 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Zuber 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Zuber

The surname Zuber is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "zuber," which means "a tub or vat." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold tubs or vats, likely a cooper or barrel maker.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Zuber can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Henrich Zuber, who was mentioned in records from Regensburg, Bavaria, in 1305, and Hannus Zuber, who was documented in the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in 1377.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Zuber surname began to spread across other parts of Europe, particularly in Switzerland and Austria. During this time, the name appeared in various spellings, including Zubere, Zuber, and Zueber.

One notable historical figure bearing the Zuber surname was Johann Baptist Zuber (1763-1837), a German painter and engraver who was born in Frankfurt am Main. He was known for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured the beauty of the German countryside.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marie-Thérèse Zuber (1797-1889), a French wallpaper manufacturer and designer. She was responsible for reviving the art of hand-printed scenic wallpapers and producing some of the most intricate and sought-after wallpaper designs of the 19th century.

In the United States, the Zuber surname can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries when German immigrants began settling in various parts of the country. One notable American with this surname was John David Zuber (1819-1900), a Pennsylvania-born farmer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1879 to 1881.

Other individuals of historical significance with the Zuber surname include Johann Jakob Zuber (1737-1805), a Swiss chemist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant pigments, and Alfred Zuber (1852-1913), a French geologist and mineralogist known for his work on the geology of the Massif Central region in France.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Zuber families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Zuber 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 12 Zubers recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.02x.

County Total Index
Essex 12 52.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barking in Essex leads with 6 Zubers recorded in 1881 and an index of 895.52x.

Place Total Index
Barking 6 895.52x
West Ham 6 117.88x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Bros 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Faith 1
Florence 1
Kate 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 1
Charles 1
Jacob 1
Theodore 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 Zuber households.

FAQ

Zuber surname: questions and answers

How common was the Zuber surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Zuber surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Zuber surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016. That gives Zuber a modern rank of #26,686.

What does the Zuber surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a person who made or sold tubs, vats, or barrels.

What does the Zuber map show?

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