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UK surname

Malins

A surname derived from Norman French, possibly from a placename or descriptive nickname.

In the 1881 census there were 372 people recorded with the Malins surname, ranking it #8,399 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 647, ranked #8,204, up from #8,399 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Deddington, London parishes and Kingston-on-Thames. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stratford-on-Avon, Uttlesford and North East Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Malins is 671 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 73.9%.

1881 census count

372

Ranked #8,399

Modern count

647

2016, ranked #8,204

Peak year

2014

671 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Malins had 372 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,399 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 647 in 2016, ranked #8,204.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 565 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Malins surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Malins surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Malins 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 207 #10,148
1861 historical 220 #11,076
1881 historical 372 #8,399
1891 historical 384 #9,166
1901 historical 495 #8,111
1911 historical 565 #7,146
1997 modern 586 #8,283
1998 modern 609 #8,299
1999 modern 600 #8,438
2000 modern 597 #8,457
2001 modern 597 #8,321
2002 modern 591 #8,543
2003 modern 573 #8,592
2004 modern 582 #8,530
2005 modern 563 #8,650
2006 modern 574 #8,564
2007 modern 576 #8,619
2008 modern 587 #8,562
2009 modern 614 #8,451
2010 modern 641 #8,336
2011 modern 638 #8,281
2012 modern 638 #8,175
2013 modern 661 #8,105
2014 modern 671 #8,046
2015 modern 655 #8,145
2016 modern 647 #8,204

Geography

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Where Malins' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Deddington, London parishes, Kingston-on-Thames and Batley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stratford-on-Avon, Uttlesford, North East Lincolnshire, Mid Sussex and Cherwell. 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 Deddington Oxfordshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 Kingston-on-Thames Surrey
4 London parishes London 3
5 Batley Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stratford-on-Avon 009 Stratford-on-Avon
2 Uttlesford 008 Uttlesford
3 North East Lincolnshire 001 North East Lincolnshire
4 Mid Sussex 016 Mid Sussex
5 Cherwell 011 Cherwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Malins

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Malins

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Malins surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Malins household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Malins is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Malins is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Malins 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 Malins 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 Malins, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Malins

The surname Malins originated in England, specifically in the county of Oxfordshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "mæl," meaning "cross" or "boundary mark," combined with the suffix "-ing," which denotes a place or family connection. This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals who resided near a boundary marker or a place marked by a cross.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Malins can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This ancient record lists individuals with the surname Malins, although the spelling may have varied slightly due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 13th century, the name Malins appeared in various historical documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded land transactions and legal proceedings involving individuals bearing this surname. Additionally, the Pipe Rolls, which were records of royal financial accounts, also mentioned individuals with the name Malins during this period.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Malins was Sir John Malins (1335-1414), a prominent English judge and legal scholar who served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of King Richard II. Another notable figure was William Malins (1556-1610), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Wallingford.

In the 17th century, the name Malins was associated with the village of Malinslee in Shropshire, which was originally known as "Malins Leye" or "Malins' Clearing." This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from a place name linked to the village or its surrounding areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Malins include:

1. Sir Richard Malins (1805-1882), an English judge and legal writer. 2. Joseph Malins (1844-1925), an English temperance advocate and social reformer. 3. Edward Malins (1806-1872), an English clergyman and author. 4. Robert Malins (1926-2007), an English actor and playwright. 5. Henry Malins (1872-1954), a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British Armed Forces.

Throughout history, the surname Malins has been associated with various spellings and place names, such as Malinslee, Malins Cross, and Malinsbank, reflecting the territorial and geographical origins of the name. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it held significance as a marker of identity and place.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Malins families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Malins 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. Warwickshire leads with 86 Malins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.53x.

County Total Index
Warwickshire 86 9.53x
Middlesex 71 1.98x
Shropshire 26 8.41x
Worcestershire 25 5.35x
Kent 19 1.56x
Surrey 19 1.09x
Yorkshire 17 0.48x
Oxfordshire 16 7.24x
Staffordshire 16 1.32x
Berkshire 12 4.47x
Buckinghamshire 12 5.54x
Gloucestershire 8 1.14x
Northamptonshire 7 2.08x
Lincolnshire 6 1.05x
Suffolk 6 1.38x
Fife 5 2.36x
Hertfordshire 4 1.62x
Hampshire 2 0.27x
Lancashire 2 0.05x
Cardiganshire 1 1.15x
Cumberland 1 0.32x
Derbyshire 1 0.18x
Devon 1 0.13x
Essex 1 0.14x
Flintshire 1 1.04x
Glamorgan 1 0.16x
Leicestershire 1 0.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 23 Malins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.64x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 23 7.64x
Islington London 23 6.63x
Alcester 12 402.68x
Morley 12 65.08x
Aston 11 4.42x
Shifnal 11 130.95x
Reading St Mary 10 46.47x
Edgbaston 9 32.15x
Bicester Market End 8 197.04x
Drayton In Hales 8 125.39x
Kensington London 8 4.02x
Kingston On Thames 8 19.09x
Lambeth 7 2.24x
Throckmorton 7 3888.89x
Upper Penn 7 231.02x
Bledington 6 1333.33x
Boston 6 34.54x
Great Little Hampton 6 769.23x
Leamington Priors 6 27.01x
Margate St John Baptist 6 26.83x
Milverton 6 226.42x
St Luke London 6 10.45x
Chipping Norton 5 97.85x
Hackney London 5 2.49x
Letheringham 5 2000.00x
Maidstone 5 13.74x
Barley 4 526.32x
Chelsea London 4 3.71x
Leamington 4 66.89x
Northampton Priory St 4 19.80x
Paddington London 4 3.04x
Radway 4 1290.32x
Shrewsbury St Mary 4 32.79x
St Andrews 4 41.49x
Wendover 4 171.67x
Wolverhampton 4 4.31x
Acton 3 14.29x
Camberwell 3 1.31x
Deptford St Paul 3 3.18x
Fladbury 3 535.71x
Hammersmith London 3 3.40x
Leeds 3 1.50x
Redditch 3 31.65x
Stoke Newington London 3 10.76x
Studley 3 77.72x
Bishampton 2 384.62x
Charlton Next Woolwich 2 15.70x
Cheltenham 2 3.69x
Claines 2 15.59x
Codsall 2 116.28x
Kirkdale 2 2.80x
Little Kimble 2 1000.00x
Mile End Old Town 2 3.54x
Padbury 2 307.69x
St Martin In Fields 2 9.33x
Beaudesert 1 476.19x
Bethnal Green London 1 0.64x
Bexley 1 9.26x
Brackley St James 1 129.87x
Bray 1 12.66x
Charterhouse London 1 59.17x
Deddington 1 41.67x
Folkestone 1 4.22x
Great Houghton 1 250.00x
Hampstead London 1 1.79x
Handsworth 1 3.36x
Hessle In Sculcoates 1 31.95x
Hornsey 1 2.21x
Llanilid 1 714.29x
Madeley 1 8.82x
Mold 1 11.45x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 1.74x
Shrewley 1 222.22x
Shrewsbury St Alkmond 1 58.14x
Spelsbury 1 149.25x
Stratford On Avon 1 19.96x
Wednesbury 1 3.31x
West Ham 1 0.64x
Westminster St James 1 2.72x
Wycombe 1 6.20x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 25
Sarah 16
Elizabeth 13
Emma 10
Annie 8
Alice 6
Ann 6
Maria 6
Eliza 5
Ellen 5
Ada 4
Agnes 4
Caroline 4
Emily 4
Edith 3
Florence 3
Harriett 3
Jane 3
Kate 3
Susannah 3
Amelia 2
Amy 2
Catherine 2
Charlotte 2
Eleanor 2
Hannah 2
Harriet 2
Lilian 2
Martha 2
Norah 2
Rebecca 2
Selina 2
Almer 1
Anne 1
Celilia 1
Elizab. 1
Ethel 1
Eveline 1
Fanny 1
Flora 1
Francis 1
Gertrude 1
Henrietta 1
Infant 1
Janet 1
Jennie 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Louesia 1
Lucy 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 24
John 17
Thomas 12
Charles 11
George 11
Alfred 9
Arthur 6
Edward 6
Henry 6
David 5
Joseph 5
Richard 5
Walter 5
Frederick 4
James 4
Herbert 3
Samuel 3
Albert 2
Clement 2
Edwin 2
Frank 2
Frederic 2
Harry 2
Alex 1
Daniel 1
Edmund 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Fredk. 1
Greville 1
H. 1
Isaac 1
Jas. 1
Mathew 1
Patrick 1
Percy 1
Robert 1
Robt. 1
Shirley 1
Teydeim 1
Thos. 1
Willm.T. 1
Wilson 1
Wyndham 1

FAQ

Malins surname: questions and answers

How common was the Malins surname in 1881?

In 1881, 372 people were recorded with the Malins surname. That placed it at #8,399 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Malins surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 647 in 2016. That gives Malins a modern rank of #8,204.

What does the Malins surname mean?

A surname derived from Norman French, possibly from a placename or descriptive nickname.

What does the Malins map show?

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