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UK surname

Maddin

An English surname derived from the medieval given name Madan or Madden, which is of uncertain origin.

In the 1881 census there were 136 people recorded with the Maddin surname, ranking it #16,433 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, down from #16,433 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Govan Combination and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Elmbridge and Arbroath Warddykes.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maddin is 194 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 26.5%.

1881 census count

136

Ranked #16,433

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

1861

194 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maddin had 136 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,433 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 194 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Maddin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maddin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Maddin 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 147 #13,084
1861 historical 194 #12,310
1881 historical 136 #16,433
1891 historical 151 #18,242
1901 historical 134 #19,288
1911 historical 112 #21,274
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 93 #29,133
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 99 #30,934
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Maddins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Govan Combination, St John Hackney and St Luke. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Enfield, Elmbridge, Arbroath Warddykes, Redbridge and Islington. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Govan Combination Lanark
4 St John Hackney London (North Districts)
5 St Luke London (Central Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Enfield 001 Enfield
2 Elmbridge 013 Elmbridge
3 Arbroath Warddykes Angus
4 Redbridge 027 Redbridge
5 Islington 004 Islington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maddin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maddin

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Maddin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Maddin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Maddin is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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 concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maddin is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Maddin falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Maddin 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Maddin

The surname MADDIN has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mædene," meaning "maiden" or "young woman." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a connection to a maiden, perhaps a servant or attendant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Maddine." This entry mentions a landowner by that name in Staffordshire. The name also appears in other historical records from the Middle Ages, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled "Madyn."

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William Maddin, a knight who fought in the Second Barons' War (1264-1267) against King Henry III. Records indicate that he was born around 1235 and died in battle in 1266.

During the 15th century, the name was associated with the village of Madingley in Cambridgeshire. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "mædene" and "leah," meaning "maiden's meadow." It is possible that the MADDIN surname originated from this place name.

In the 16th century, one of the earliest known bearers of the surname was John Maddin, a merchant from London who was born around 1520. Historical records mention his involvement in trade with the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

Another notable figure was Sir Nathaniel Maddin (1586-1648), a prominent military commander who served in the English Civil War. He was born in Wiltshire and fought for the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I.

During the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, indicating its continued presence in different regions. One example is Thomas Maddin (1628-1703), a clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick.

While the MADDIN surname is not among the most common in England, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its enduring legacy and diverse origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maddin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maddin 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 56 Maddins recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 56 4.22x
Yorkshire 16 1.22x
Lanarkshire 13 3.03x
Staffordshire 9 2.01x
Essex 8 3.06x
Lancashire 7 0.44x
Leicestershire 5 3.40x
Surrey 5 0.77x
Brecknockshire 3 11.31x
Devon 3 1.09x
Cheshire 2 0.68x
Hertfordshire 2 2.19x
Somerset 2 0.94x
Durham 1 0.25x
Kent 1 0.22x
Monmouthshire 1 1.04x
Shropshire 1 0.87x
Stirlingshire 1 2.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tottenham in Middlesex leads with 16 Maddins recorded in 1881 and an index of 75.72x.

Place Total Index
Tottenham 16 75.72x
Mile End Old Town 12 57.31x
Huddersfield 8 41.78x
Wednesbury 8 71.49x
Little Stanmore 7 1794.87x
West Ham 7 12.11x
Govan 6 5.65x
Hackney London 5 6.72x
Hamilton 5 41.77x
Leicester St Margaret 5 13.94x
Bethnal Green London 4 6.94x
Islington London 4 3.11x
Limehouse London 4 27.47x
Heckmondwike 3 70.92x
Lambeth 3 2.59x
Much Woolton 3 140.19x
Stoke Damerel 3 15.52x
Builth 2 303.03x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 8.00x
Leeds 2 2.69x
St Marylebone London 2 2.82x
Sutton In Macclesfield 2 65.79x
Taunton St Mary 2 51.02x
Watford 2 28.21x
Ardwick 1 7.04x
Barony 1 0.92x
Battersea 1 2.05x
Edgmond 1 79.37x
Glasgow 1 1.31x
Liverpool 1 1.05x
Llanddewir Cum 1 555.56x
Maidstone 1 7.42x
Newport 1 21.83x
Paull 1 400.00x
Rotherhithe 1 6.10x
Sheffield 1 2.39x
St Pancras London 1 0.94x
Stirling 1 16.21x
Sunderland 1 14.35x
Twickenham 1 17.57x
Walsall Borough 1 28.74x
Woodford 1 33.78x
York St Mary 1 18.38x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Ellen 5
Annie 4
Emily 4
Alice 3
Ann 3
Catherine 3
Florence 3
Margaret 3
Elizabeth 2
Emma 2
Felicia 2
Harriett 2
Louisa 2
Mildred 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Agness 1
Anne 1
Bettsy 1
Cathrene 1
E. 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Helena 1
Jane 1
Jemima 1
Lucy 1
Margret 1
Matilda 1
Minnie 1
Sabina 1
Sarah 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Maddin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maddin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 136 people were recorded with the Maddin surname. That placed it at #16,433 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maddin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Maddin a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Maddin surname mean?

An English surname derived from the medieval given name Madan or Madden, which is of uncertain origin.

What does the Maddin map show?

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