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UK surname

Maling

A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Maling.

In the 1881 census there were 190 people recorded with the Maling surname, ranking it #13,270 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 170, ranked #21,801, down from #13,270 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, London parishes and Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Canterbury, Carfin and Cleekhimin and Solihull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maling is 253 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 10.5%.

1881 census count

190

Ranked #13,270

Modern count

170

2016, ranked #21,801

Peak year

1911

253 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maling had 190 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,270 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016, ranked #21,801.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 253 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Maling surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maling surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Maling 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 178 #11,397
1861 historical 190 #12,520
1881 historical 190 #13,270
1891 historical 188 #15,609
1901 historical 229 #13,894
1911 historical 253 #12,776
1997 modern 155 #20,684
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 173 #19,935
2000 modern 181 #19,360
2001 modern 174 #19,562
2002 modern 172 #20,108
2003 modern 168 #20,171
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 158 #21,052
2006 modern 152 #21,721
2007 modern 154 #21,804
2008 modern 158 #21,690
2009 modern 162 #21,791
2010 modern 175 #21,186
2011 modern 173 #21,172
2012 modern 168 #21,516
2013 modern 166 #22,075
2014 modern 174 #21,561
2015 modern 163 #22,407
2016 modern 170 #21,801

Geography

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Where Malings are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, London parishes, Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner, Portsmouth, Portsea and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Canterbury, Carfin and Cleekhimin, Solihull, Westminster and Wycombe. 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 Newcastle St Andrew Northumberland
2 London parishes London 1
3 Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner Hampshire
4 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Canterbury 002 Canterbury
2 Carfin and Cleekhimin North Lanarkshire
3 Solihull 009 Solihull
4 Westminster 006 Westminster
5 Wycombe 002 Wycombe

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maling

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maling

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Maling, 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 Maling surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Maling 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Maling is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maling 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

Maling falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maling 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Maling

The surname Maling has its origins in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It is derived from the Old English word 'mal', meaning 'cross' or 'crucifix', and the word 'ing', indicating a place or region. Thus, the name Maling likely refers to a person or family residing near a cross or crucifix landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maling can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as 'Malinge' in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as 'Maleynge' and 'Malyng', in records from Yorkshire and Northumberland. The spelling variations reflect the regional dialects and phonetic adaptations of the time.

The surname Maling is also associated with several place names in northern England, such as Maling in Durham and Maling Grange in Northumberland. These locations may have influenced the surname's development or been named after early bearers of the name.

One notable individual with the surname Maling was Sir Christopher Maling (c. 1520-1569), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Northumberland. He served as Sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1559 and played a significant role in the local affairs of his time.

Another historical figure was Thomas Maling (1660-1726), a Church of England clergyman who served as the Vicar of Huddersfield in Yorkshire. He was known for his efforts in improving the parish and its educational facilities.

In the 19th century, John Maling (1790-1870) was a prominent English potter and founder of the Maling pottery company in Newcastle upon Tyne. His family's business became renowned for producing high-quality ceramics and contributed to the region's pottery industry.

Sir Christopher Maling (1857-1933) was a successful industrialist and businessman from Northumberland. He was involved in the coal and shipping industries and served as a Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne from 1892 to 1906.

Lastly, Cyril Maling (1901-1975) was a British author and playwright known for his works on rural life and countryside themes. He grew up in Northumberland and drew inspiration from the region's landscapes and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maling families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maling 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 41 Malings recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.21x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 41 2.21x
Warwickshire 25 5.35x
Northumberland 20 7.25x
Durham 19 3.45x
Gloucestershire 15 4.13x
Hampshire 13 3.42x
Hertfordshire 9 7.05x
Essex 8 2.19x
Kent 7 1.11x
Norfolk 7 2.46x
Cambridgeshire 6 5.11x
Nottinghamshire 5 2.00x
Worcestershire 4 1.65x
Lancashire 3 0.14x
Staffordshire 3 0.48x
Oxfordshire 2 1.75x
Yorkshire 2 0.11x
Berkshire 1 0.72x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bishopwearmouth in Durham leads with 13 Malings recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.47x.

Place Total Index
Bishopwearmouth 13 27.47x
Condicote 12 10909.09x
Kensington London 10 9.71x
Alverstoke 9 65.45x
Birmingham 9 5.78x
Jesmond 8 206.19x
Aston 7 5.44x
Diss 7 286.89x
Hammersmith London 7 15.33x
Newcastle On Tyne St 7 48.99x
Islington London 6 3.34x
Bidford 5 500.00x
Monkwearmouth 5 94.70x
Stanford Le Hope 5 961.54x
West Lilburn 5 3571.43x
Basford 4 34.75x
Melbourn 4 350.88x
Nuneaton 4 73.94x
St Albans St Peter 4 92.81x
Watton 4 769.23x
Brewood 3 166.67x
Deptford St Paul 3 6.15x
Eling 3 77.92x
Norwood 3 70.75x
Willesden 3 17.17x
Bethnal Green London 2 2.48x
Bledington 2 869.57x
East Rounton 2 1818.18x
Oxford St Thomas 2 37.45x
Plumstead 2 9.49x
St Giles In Fields 2 31.30x
Windle 2 16.17x
Worcester St Nicholas 2 173.91x
All Hallows Barking 1 217.39x
Colchester St Nicholas 1 303.03x
Cumnor 1 156.25x
Denton In North 1 714.29x
Ealing 1 6.04x
Fen Ditton 1 238.10x
Grove 1 1250.00x
Hailes 1 2500.00x
Horndon On Hill 1 263.16x
Minster In Sheppey 1 9.54x
Northwood 1 18.48x
Offenham 1 285.71x
Paddington London 1 1.47x
Redditch 1 20.37x
Rochford 1 94.34x
Southwick 1 19.16x
Spotland 1 4.09x
St Albans St Stephen 1 89.29x
St Andrewthe Less 1 7.46x
St George Martyr 1 32.05x
St Giles Cripplegate 1 40.65x
St Pancras London 1 0.67x
Westminster St 1 14.64x
Westminster St James 1 5.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 19
Elizabeth 5
Emma 4
Jane 4
Sarah 4
Eleanor 3
Ellen 3
Frances 3
Harriet 3
Agnes 2
Clara 2
Eliza 2
Emily 2
Florence 2
Hannah 2
Margaret 2
Martha 2
Amelia 1
Annette 1
Annie 1
Beatrice 1
Betsy 1
Blanche 1
Bridget 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Cecilia 1
Charlotte 1
Edith 1
Elisza 1
Ethel 1
F.C. 1
Fanny 1
Gertrude 1
Gifford 1
Harriett 1
Isabella 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Matilda 1
Meta 1
Minie 1
Naomi 1
Norah 1
Rosanah 1
Selina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 10
Thomas 7
James 6
Arthur 5
Henry 5
John 5
Charles 4
Edward 4
George 4
Herbert 3
Joseph 3
Benjamin 2
Cornealius 2
Harry 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Archie 1
Christopher 1
E.H. 1
Edmund 1
F.A. 1
F.M. 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Hugh 1
Huw 1
Jack 1
Jas. 1
Job 1
Lionel 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Tom 1
Valentine 1

FAQ

Maling surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maling surname in 1881?

In 1881, 190 people were recorded with the Maling surname. That placed it at #13,270 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maling surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016. That gives Maling a modern rank of #21,801.

What does the Maling surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Maling.

What does the Maling map show?

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