Are there still earldoms in the UK.

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Yes, there are still earldoms in the United Kingdom:

Number of earls: There are currently 191 earls, not including courtesy earldoms and the Earl of Wessex.

Premier earldoms: The Earl of Shrewsbury and Waterford is the premier earl of England and Ireland, and the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres is the premier earl on the Union Roll.

Recent earldom creation: The most recent earldom created was Stockton in 1984.

Earldoms that have become extinct: The earldoms of Amherst, Monsell, Sondes, Munster, and Breadalbane have become extinct since 1989.

Earldoms that are dormant: The earldom of Breadalbane is dormant.

Earldoms that have merged: Some earldoms have merged with dukedoms or marquessates and are now only considered subsidiary titles.

The title of earl is the third highest rank in the British nobility, and is the oldest title. The rank originated in Scandinavia and first appeared in England during the reign of Canute (1016–35).