UK surname
Of Cornish origin, describing someone who lived near the village of Madron in Cornwall.
In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Madron surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 53, ranked #34,727, down from #28,715 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Uny Lelant, Paul and Gulval. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Madron is 135 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.4%.
1881 census count
35
Ranked #28,715
Modern count
53
2016, ranked #34,727
Peak year
1851
135 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Madron surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Madron surname density by area, 1851 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 | 135 | #13,964 |
| 1861 | historical | 68 | #25,196 |
| 1881 | historical | 35 | #28,715 |
| 1891 | historical | 28 | #32,046 |
| 1901 | historical | 13 | #32,633 |
| 1911 | historical | 19 | #31,416 |
| 1997 | modern | 35 | #34,174 |
| 1998 | modern | 42 | #33,651 |
| 1999 | modern | 39 | #34,058 |
| 2000 | modern | 41 | #33,889 |
| 2001 | modern | 39 | #33,923 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 43 | #34,149 |
| 2005 | modern | 44 | #34,255 |
| 2006 | modern | 49 | #34,152 |
| 2007 | modern | 49 | #34,422 |
| 2008 | modern | 58 | #33,918 |
| 2009 | modern | 58 | #34,144 |
| 2010 | modern | 56 | #34,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 53 | #34,630 |
| 2012 | modern | 49 | #34,873 |
| 2013 | modern | 50 | #34,891 |
| 2014 | modern | 50 | #34,927 |
| 2015 | modern | 52 | #34,775 |
| 2016 | modern | 53 | #34,727 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Uny Lelant, Paul, Gulval, Skelton and St Just. 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 | Uny Lelant | Cornwall |
| 2 | Paul | Cornwall |
| 3 | Gulval | Cornwall |
| 4 | Skelton | Yorkshire, North Riding |
| 5 | St Just | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Madron 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 Madron, 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 Madron surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Madron 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, Madron 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 Madron is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Madron, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Madron has its origins in Cornwall, England, where it first appeared in the early 11th century. It is believed to derive from the Cornish place name "Madron," which itself comes from the Cornish words "madryn" meaning "faithful" and "on" meaning "place" or "settlement."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Madron can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Madryn." This historical record suggests that the name was already well-established in Cornwall by the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Madron was often spelled in various ways, such as "Maderyn," "Maderin," and "Maddern." These variations were likely due to the fluid nature of spelling during that time period and the influence of regional dialects.
One notable person with the surname Madron was John Madron, a Cornish clergyman who lived in the 16th century. He served as the vicar of St. Columb Major in Cornwall from 1549 until his death in 1579.
Another individual of historical significance was Sir William Madron, a member of the English gentry who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1623 and served as a member of parliament for the borough of Tregony in Cornwall from 1661 to 1679.
In the 18th century, the name Madron was also found in various place names throughout Cornwall, such as Madron Well and Madron Carn, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the region.
A notable figure from the 19th century was James Madron, a Cornish poet and writer who was born in 1819. He published several collections of poetry and prose works that celebrated the Cornish language and culture.
Another individual of note was Sarah Madron, born in 1842, who was a prominent figure in the Cornish temperance movement. She dedicated her life to promoting abstinence from alcohol and advocating for social reform.
Throughout history, the surname Madron has maintained a strong association with Cornwall and its rich cultural heritage. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots in the Cornish language and the area's geography have remained a defining characteristic.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Madron 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. Cornwall leads with 26 Madrons recorded in 1881 and an index of 67.31x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paul in Cornwall leads with 13 Madrons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1857.14x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Paul | 13 | 1857.14x |
| Skelton In Guisbrough | 7 | 769.23x |
| St Hilary | 4 | 3636.36x |
| Camborne | 3 | 188.68x |
| Gwinear | 1 | 555.56x |
| Madron | 1 | 322.58x |
| Madron Penzance | 1 | 71.43x |
| Padstow | 1 | 384.62x |
| Phillack | 1 | 200.00x |
| Skinningrove | 1 | 476.19x |
| St Erth | 1 | 434.78x |
| Walton Le Soken | 1 | 625.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Madron 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 Madron 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 Madron households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Fisherman | 4 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Ironstone Miner | 2 |
| Servant | 2 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Copper Miner | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| General Serv (Domestic) | 1 |
| Ironstone Mr | 1 |
| Lodging House Keeper | 1 |
| Master Mariner | 1 |
| Miners Wife | 1 |
| Rtd Fisherman | 1 |
| Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Tin Miner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Madron surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 53 in 2016. That gives Madron a modern rank of #34,727.
Of Cornish origin, describing someone who lived near the village of Madron in Cornwall.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Madron 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.