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UK surname

Mallick

A surname of Indian origin meaning "writer" or "keeper of accounts".

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Mallick surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 255, ranked #16,576, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redbridge, Wolverhampton and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mallick is 266 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2733.3%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

255

2016, ranked #16,576

Peak year

2010

266 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mallick had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 255 in 2016, ranked #16,576.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 31 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Mallick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mallick surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mallick 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 13 #32,208
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 31 #31,820
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 169 #19,578
1998 modern 174 #19,729
1999 modern 175 #19,798
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 164 #20,279
2002 modern 171 #20,177
2003 modern 170 #20,023
2004 modern 180 #19,424
2005 modern 197 #18,339
2006 modern 206 #17,945
2007 modern 222 #17,288
2008 modern 233 #16,885
2009 modern 257 #16,099
2010 modern 266 #16,067
2011 modern 244 #16,922
2012 modern 247 #16,661
2013 modern 251 #16,734
2014 modern 254 #16,726
2015 modern 258 #16,443
2016 modern 255 #16,576

Geography

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Where Mallicks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Redbridge, Wolverhampton, Newham, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Redbridge 023 Redbridge
2 Wolverhampton 009 Wolverhampton
3 Newham 010 Newham
4 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 017 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mallick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mallick

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Mallick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mallick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Mallick is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mallick 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

Mallick falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mallick 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Mallick

The surname Mallick is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word 'Mallika', meaning jasmine flower or garland of flowers. The name is thought to have been first used as a title or honorific for individuals associated with the cultivation or trade of flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mallick can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to individuals involved in religious ceremonies or rituals related to the offering of flowers to deities.

During the medieval period, the name Mallick became more widespread across various parts of Bengal and was adopted by families engaged in agriculture, particularly those involved in the cultivation of flowers or spices. The earliest known record of the name in this context dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in local land records and taxation documents.

In the 16th century, the Mallick family gained prominence in the region of Nadia, which was a renowned center of learning and culture during that time. One notable figure from this era was Kavi Mallick, a renowned poet and scholar who lived between 1550 and 1630. His literary works, which included commentaries on Hindu scriptures and treatises on grammar, played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of Bengal.

Another prominent individual with the surname Mallick was Mir Jafar Ali Khan Mallick, who served as the Nawab of Bengal from 1757 to 1763. His role in the Battle of Plassey, where he allied with the East India Company against the Nawab of Bengal, marked a turning point in the history of British rule in India.

During the 19th century, the Mallick family continued to hold influential positions in various spheres, including politics, education, and social reform movements. One notable figure from this period was Khwaja Abdul Ghani Mallick, a prominent educator and social reformer who established several educational institutions in Bengal and advocated for the advancement of women's education.

In more recent times, the surname Mallick has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including business, academia, and the arts. Among the notable figures are Syed Mushtaq Ali Mallick, a renowned cricketer who represented India in the 1930s, and Anik Mallick, a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed works.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mallick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mallick 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. Somerset leads with 4 Mallicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.35x.

County Total Index
Somerset 4 28.35x
Wiltshire 2 25.81x
Glamorgan 1 6.55x
Kent 1 3.34x
Surrey 1 2.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Combe St Nicholas in Somerset leads with 4 Mallicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 13333.33x.

Place Total Index
Combe St Nicholas 4 13333.33x
Upton Scudamore 2 20000.00x
Esher 1 1666.67x
Ospringe 1 2500.00x
Ystradyfodwg 1 74.63x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Ann 1
Emma 1
Kate 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
Earnest 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

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 Mallick households.

FAQ

Mallick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mallick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Mallick surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mallick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 255 in 2016. That gives Mallick a modern rank of #16,576.

What does the Mallick surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin meaning "writer" or "keeper of accounts".

What does the Mallick map show?

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