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UK surname

Macmanus

A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant or attendant".

In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Macmanus surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 205, ranked #19,250, up from #27,188 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Doncaster, Camden and East Devon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Macmanus is 257 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 345.7%.

1881 census count

46

Ranked #27,188

Modern count

205

2016, ranked #19,250

Peak year

1997

257 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • • Macmanus had 46 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,188 surname in that year.
  • • The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016, ranked #19,250.
  • • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 84 in 1901.
  • • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Map

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Macmanus surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Macmanus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Macmanus 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 41 #25,926
1861 historical 46 #28,170
1881 historical 46 #27,188
1891 historical 67 #28,424
1901 historical 84 #24,759
1911 historical 74 #25,423
1997 modern 257 #14,989
1998 modern 239 #16,179
1999 modern 217 #17,307
2000 modern 221 #17,089
2001 modern 213 #17,267
2002 modern 219 #17,288
2003 modern 212 #17,454
2004 modern 214 #17,435
2005 modern 201 #18,080
2006 modern 197 #18,465
2007 modern 197 #18,669
2008 modern 199 #18,699
2009 modern 216 #18,120
2010 modern 204 #19,200
2011 modern 206 #18,907
2012 modern 205 #18,909
2013 modern 210 #18,932
2014 modern 203 #19,504
2015 modern 201 #19,494
2016 modern 205 #19,250

Geography

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Where Macmanus' 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 Doncaster, Camden and East Devon. 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 Doncaster 001 Doncaster
2 Camden 012 Camden
3 Doncaster 004 Doncaster
4 East Devon 018 East Devon
5 East Devon 020 East Devon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Macmanus

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Elizabeth Mary Julie Angela Deidre Sarah Claire Amanda Aoife Patricia

Recent male names

James John Christopher David Patrick Paul Stuart Donald Matthew Niall

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Macmanus

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Macmanus is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Macmanus 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Macmanus falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Macmanus 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Origin

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Meaning and origin of Macmanus

The surname MACMANUS originated in Ireland, tracing its roots back to the medieval Gaelic era. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "manus," meaning "a monk." This combined form was initially used as a descriptive name for the son of a monk or a member of a monastic order.

The name MACMANUS is particularly associated with County Fermanagh in Ulster, where it was prominent among the Gaelic Irish clans in the early medieval period. Historical records from the 14th century indicate that the surname was well-established in this region, with various spellings such as MacManus, McManus, and MacMannus appearing in ancient manuscripts and legal documents.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1349, a notable entry mentions the death of "Gillebride Mac Manus" from County Fermanagh. This provides evidence of the surname's use in the region during that time period.

The MACMANUS name has also been linked to various place names in Ireland. For instance, the townland of Drummanmanus in County Fermanagh is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating the presence of MACMANUS families in that area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname MACMANUS:

1. Seumas MacManus (1867-1960), an Irish author and folklorist known for his collections of Irish folklore and fairy tales. 2. Terence MacManus (1823-1860), an Irish revolutionary and member of the Young Irelanders movement, who participated in the Irish Rebellion of 1848. 3. Jeremiah MacManus (1809-1876), an Irish-American Catholic priest and writer, who served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Frederickton, New Brunswick, Canada. 4. Francis Patrick MacManus (1909-1979), an American politician and judge who served as a United States Representative from Ohio. 5. Michael MacManus (1824-1892), an Irish author, journalist, and politician who was a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party and advocated for Home Rule for Ireland.

The surname MACMANUS has a rich historical significance, deeply rooted in the Gaelic traditions of Ireland. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, when it was closely associated with monastic orders and the clans of County Fermanagh. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have left their mark in various fields, including literature, politics, and religion, contributing to the cultural tapestry of Ireland and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Macmanus families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Macmanus 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. Midlothian leads with 15 Macmanus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.43x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 15 29.43x
Hampshire 4 5.13x
Surrey 4 2.16x
Yorkshire 4 1.06x
Lancashire 3 0.66x
Durham 2 1.77x
Middlesex 2 0.53x
Northumberland 2 3.53x
Argyllshire 1 9.44x
Leicestershire 1 2.37x
Warwickshire 1 1.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh Canongate in Midlothian leads with 8 Macmanus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 615.38x.

Place Total Index
Edinburgh Canongate 8 615.38x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 7 34.15x
Battersea 4 28.57x
St Peter Cheesehill 4 3636.36x
Ottringham 2 2857.14x
Spitalfields London 2 69.93x
Stranton 2 52.49x
Westgate 2 57.14x
Batley 1 27.93x
Bedford 1 106.38x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 27.93x
Hoghton 1 909.09x
Kilmallie 1 185.19x
Sherbourne 1 3333.33x
Thurlaston 1 1428.57x
Wakefield 1 34.60x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 6
Elizabeth 2
Bridget 1
Catherine 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
John 2
Augustus 1
George 1
Henry 1
Jas. 1
Martin 1
Owen 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 Macmanus households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 2
Boiler Smith 1
Charwoman 1
Collar Maker 1
Doctors Widow 1
Dressmaker 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Housekeeper 1
Improver Engine Smith 1
Labourer 1
Lather Journeyman Plasterer 1
Laundress 1
Laundry Maid (Dom) 1
Masons Labourer 1
Operative Tailer 1
Prentice White Smith 1
Tailor Master I MAn. 1

FAQ

Macmanus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Macmanus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Macmanus surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Macmanus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016. That gives Macmanus a modern rank of #19,250.

What does the Macmanus surname mean?

A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant or attendant".

What does the Macmanus map show?

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