UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name in Russia.
In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Madon surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #30,215 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Bury and St Mary Magdalen. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Madon is 238 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 95.8%.
1881 census count
24
Ranked #30,215
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1861
238 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Madon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Madon surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 24 | #29,038 |
| 1861 | historical | 238 | #10,321 |
| 1881 | historical | 24 | #30,215 |
| 1891 | historical | 47 | #30,566 |
| 1901 | historical | 22 | #31,562 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 55 | #32,114 |
| 1998 | modern | 50 | #32,899 |
| 1999 | modern | 46 | #33,424 |
| 2000 | modern | 47 | #33,358 |
| 2001 | modern | 45 | #33,401 |
| 2002 | modern | 45 | #33,712 |
| 2003 | modern | 44 | #33,875 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 49 | #33,859 |
| 2006 | modern | 46 | #34,415 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 48 | #34,629 |
| 2009 | modern | 50 | #34,663 |
| 2010 | modern | 51 | #34,773 |
| 2011 | modern | 47 | #34,989 |
| 2012 | modern | 47 | #34,992 |
| 2013 | modern | 48 | #35,012 |
| 2014 | modern | 48 | #35,041 |
| 2015 | modern | 49 | #34,946 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Bury, St Mary Magdalen, Rattlesden and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Bury | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Mary Magdalen | London (Central Districts) |
| 4 | Rattlesden | Suffolk |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Madon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Madon, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Madon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Madon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Madon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Madon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Madon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MADON originated in France during the late medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "madon," which was a diminutive form of the name "Madelon," a variant of the French name "Madeleine." This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Biblical name "Magdalene."
The earliest recorded instances of the MADON surname can be found in various historical records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Jean MADON, who was documented in the town of Coutances, Normandy, in 1412, and Guillemin MADON, recorded in the Parisian tax rolls of 1292.
During the Middle Ages, the MADON name appeared in several notable historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and tenants in England following the Norman Conquest. However, the name's presence in this particular record is uncertain due to variations in spelling and transcription.
Over the centuries, the MADON surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded was Jean MADON, a French cleric and writer who lived in the late 15th century and authored several religious works. Another prominent bearer of the name was Pierre MADON, a 16th-century French philosopher and theologian born in Normandy around 1530.
In more recent history, the MADON surname has been carried by several influential figures, including Georges MADON (1892-1977), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly. Additionally, there was Jean-Paul MADON (1920-2006), a French actor and screenwriter best known for his work in the iconic film "Les Enfants du Paradis" (1945).
Other notable individuals with the MADON surname include François MADON (1856-1929), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life, and Jacques MADON (1923-2005), a French journalist and war correspondent who covered several major conflicts during the 20th century.
While the MADON surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France during the late medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Madon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 5 Madons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.16x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 5 | 2.16x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.44x |
| Staffordshire | 3 | 3.80x |
| Surrey | 3 | 2.63x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 5.46x |
| Renfrewshire | 2 | 11.03x |
| Berwickshire | 1 | 35.34x |
| Durham | 1 | 1.44x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 1.32x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.43x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3.17x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sculcoates in Yorkshire leads with 3 Madons recorded in 1881 and an index of 81.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sculcoates | 3 | 81.52x |
| Abbey | 2 | 72.20x |
| Camberwell | 2 | 13.38x |
| Chesterfield | 2 | 145.99x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 11.86x |
| Rowley Regis | 2 | 90.91x |
| Barony | 1 | 5.22x |
| Heeley | 1 | 142.86x |
| Lauder | 1 | 625.00x |
| North Ferriby | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 12.25x |
| Rishton | 1 | 303.03x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 5.31x |
| Stoke Upon Trent | 1 | 11.93x |
| Toxteth Park | 1 | 10.64x |
| Tudhoe | 1 | 163.93x |
| Worplesdon | 1 | 714.29x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Madon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Madon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Madon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Cotton Weaver | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Domestic Cook | 1 |
| Farm Lab | 1 |
| Grocers Apprentice | 1 |
| Housemaid Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Nail Forger | 1 |
| Sadler | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Soda Water Manufacturer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Madon surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Madon a modern rank of #35,069.
A locational surname derived from a place name in Russia.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Madon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.