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UK surname

Maan

An Indian and Pakistani surname meaning "moon" or "honor".

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Maan surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 461, ranked #10,625, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dudley, Barnet and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maan is 479 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11425.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

461

2016, ranked #10,625

Peak year

2010

479 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maan had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 461 in 2016, ranked #10,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 44 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Maan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maan 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 44 #28,433
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 44 #30,838
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 243 #15,556
1998 modern 265 #15,087
1999 modern 284 #14,474
2000 modern 292 #14,165
2001 modern 292 #13,967
2002 modern 308 #13,763
2003 modern 328 #13,026
2004 modern 367 #12,028
2005 modern 390 #11,397
2006 modern 403 #11,187
2007 modern 417 #11,001
2008 modern 423 #10,975
2009 modern 452 #10,629
2010 modern 479 #10,370
2011 modern 461 #10,582
2012 modern 455 #10,574
2013 modern 462 #10,618
2014 modern 462 #10,676
2015 modern 457 #10,695
2016 modern 461 #10,625

Geography

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Where Maans 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 Dudley, Barnet, Birmingham and Sandwell. 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 Dudley 033 Dudley
2 Barnet 020 Barnet
3 Birmingham 060 Birmingham
4 Sandwell 023 Sandwell
5 Sandwell 028 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maan

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maan

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Maan is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maan 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

Maan falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maan 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Maan

The surname MAAN has its origins in the Punjab region of South Asia, particularly in what is now Pakistan and India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mana," which means honor or respect. The name likely emerged in the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century, as a descriptive surname given to individuals held in high esteem within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAAN can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a nobleman named Maan Singh, who served as a military commander in Akbar's army. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the warrior classes of the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name MAAN gained further prominence with the rise of the Maan Rajput clan in the princely state of Jaipur, Rajasthan. This powerful family ruled over a significant portion of the region and played a crucial role in the political landscape of the time. Notable figures from this lineage include Maharaja Maan Singh I (1638-1706) and his son, Maharaja Maan Singh II (1688-1753).

Another prominent historical figure with the surname MAAN was Bhai Maan Singh (1644-1737), a revered Sikh scholar and warrior from the Shivalik hills region of Punjab. He is celebrated for his contributions to Sikh literature and his role in defending the community against persecution during the tumultuous 17th century.

In the 19th century, the name MAAN gained recognition beyond South Asia through the exploits of Sir John Low Maan (1828-1901), a British colonial administrator and diplomat who served as the Governor of Punjab and later as the Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in British India.

The surname MAAN has also been associated with various place names throughout South Asia. For instance, the town of Maanpur in Uttar Pradesh is believed to have derived its name from the MAAN clan that once held dominion over the area. Similarly, the village of Maan Nath in Punjab is named after a renowned spiritual leader from the MAAN lineage.

While the surname MAAN has its roots in South Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, among others, often tracing their ancestry back to the Punjab region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maan 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. Surrey leads with 2 Maans recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.57x.

County Total Index
Surrey 2 10.57x
Lancashire 1 2.17x
Middlesex 1 2.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 2 Maans recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.00x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 2 59.00x
Bury 1 188.68x
St Andrew Holborn 1 769.23x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Arthur 1
Paul 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 Maan households.

FAQ

Maan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Maan surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 461 in 2016. That gives Maan a modern rank of #10,625.

What does the Maan surname mean?

An Indian and Pakistani surname meaning "moon" or "honor".

What does the Maan map show?

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