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UK surname

Mallison

Originally a topographic surname referring to someone living by a moor or low-lying meadow.

In the 1881 census there were 308 people recorded with the Mallison surname, ranking it #9,542 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 225, ranked #18,105, down from #9,542 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Silkstone, Halifax and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mallison is 414 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 26.9%.

1881 census count

308

Ranked #9,542

Modern count

225

2016, ranked #18,105

Peak year

1861

414 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mallison had 308 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,542 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016, ranked #18,105.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 414 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mallison surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mallison surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mallison 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 357 #6,620
1861 historical 414 #6,200
1881 historical 308 #9,542
1891 historical 361 #9,589
1901 historical 323 #11,065
1911 historical 397 #9,336
1997 modern 317 #13,053
1998 modern 278 #14,620
1999 modern 259 #15,433
2000 modern 255 #15,538
2001 modern 227 #16,573
2002 modern 231 #16,677
2003 modern 219 #17,085
2004 modern 222 #17,020
2005 modern 210 #17,572
2006 modern 211 #17,662
2007 modern 213 #17,744
2008 modern 216 #17,758
2009 modern 222 #17,797
2010 modern 232 #17,657
2011 modern 224 #17,891
2012 modern 213 #18,422
2013 modern 221 #18,252
2014 modern 222 #18,355
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 225 #18,105

Geography

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Where Mallisons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Silkstone, Halifax, London parishes, St George the Martyr and Wath-on-Dearn. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Silkstone Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
3 London parishes London 3
4 St George the Martyr London (South Districts)
5 Wath-on-Dearn Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 030 Barnsley
2 Barnsley 028 Barnsley
3 Barnsley 029 Barnsley
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 014 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 041 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mallison

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mallison

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mallison, 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 Mallison surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mallison 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mallison 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

Mallison is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Mallison falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Mallison is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Mallison, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mallison

The surname Mallison is of English origin, derived from the medieval locational name "Malison" which referred to a place in Yorkshire. This place name is believed to have stemmed from the Old English words "mal" meaning "rent" or "tax" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." The name likely denoted a settlement where rent or taxes were paid.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Mallison can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Maliston." This historic manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and their properties across England and parts of Wales.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various records from the county of Yorkshire, appearing as "Malisun," "Malyson," and "Malysone." These variations reflect the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Mallison was John Mallison, a merchant and landowner who lived in York during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he held significant property and influence in the city.

Another prominent figure was William Mallison, an English soldier who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, a pivotal conflict during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His name appears in a list of English archers who participated in the battle.

In the 17th century, the Mallison family was well-established in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Durham. Thomas Mallison, born in 1621 in Ripon, Yorkshire, was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

The surname also has a connection to the village of Mallison, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This small settlement likely took its name from the same Old English roots as the surname, further solidifying the link between the name and the region.

Lastly, Elizabeth Mallison, born in 1769 in Durham, was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for her intricate landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and are now held in various museum collections.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname Mallison in England, particularly in the northern counties, and its connection to significant historical figures and events spanning several centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mallison families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mallison 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. Yorkshire leads with 166 Mallisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.58x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 166 5.58x
Middlesex 38 1.26x
Lancashire 32 0.90x
Surrey 23 1.57x
Lincolnshire 9 1.87x
Westmorland 8 12.12x
Nottinghamshire 7 1.73x
Warwickshire 5 0.66x
Flintshire 4 4.95x
Essex 3 0.51x
Lanarkshire 3 0.31x
Worcestershire 3 0.76x
Cambridgeshire 2 1.05x
Cheshire 1 0.15x
Cumberland 1 0.39x
Derbyshire 1 0.21x
Hampshire 1 0.16x
Kent 1 0.10x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barnsley in Yorkshire leads with 22 Mallisons recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.64x.

Place Total Index
Barnsley 22 71.64x
Mile End New Town 12 292.68x
St Marylebone London 12 7.48x
Hoyland Nether 11 150.68x
Bermondsey 9 10.06x
Clee With Weelsby 9 85.55x
Southwark St George Martyr 9 14.89x
Stansfield 9 82.12x
Wooldale 9 178.22x
Bradfield 8 69.69x
Hunslet 8 17.23x
Manningham 8 21.81x
Acklam With Barthorpe 7 2333.33x
Ecclesfield 7 32.07x
Leeds 7 4.16x
Brightside Bierlow 6 10.28x
Cottingham 6 93.46x
Dufton 6 1395.35x
Great Little Marsden 6 36.74x
Islington London 6 2.06x
Langfield 6 115.16x
Lower Darwen 6 128.21x
Birmingham 5 1.98x
Halifax 5 11.44x
Hessle In Sculcoates 5 190.11x
Long Preston 5 684.93x
Nottingham St Mary 5 4.77x
Rainford 5 129.53x
Sheffield 5 5.28x
Dent 4 322.58x
Hipperholme Cum 4 30.58x
Hulme 4 5.37x
Mold 4 54.57x
Everton 3 2.64x
Morley 3 19.38x
Skipton 3 32.02x
West Ham 3 2.29x
Accrington 2 6.17x
Broughton In Salford 2 6.14x
Claines 2 18.57x
Clayton 2 27.43x
Ecclesall Bierlow 2 3.30x
Edmonton 2 8.26x
Kensington London 2 1.20x
Lambeth 2 0.76x
Lepton 2 64.31x
New Monkland 2 6.96x
Otley 2 27.66x
Paddington London 2 1.81x
Southwell 2 67.80x
Wath On Dearne 2 33.67x
Alfreton 1 7.00x
Allerton 1 26.39x
Asby 1 196.08x
Carshalton 1 17.86x
Chorley 1 5.00x
Clapham Cum Newby 1 142.86x
Dacre 1 100.00x
Dewsbury 1 3.28x
Govan 1 0.42x
Grappenhall 1 123.46x
Great Malvern 1 12.21x
Heeley 1 11.05x
Heptonstall 1 23.92x
Higham With West Close 1 129.87x
Holy Trinity 1 1.40x
Little Bolton 1 2.18x
Long Marton 1 135.14x
Manchester 1 0.62x
Mile End Old Town 1 2.11x
Orpington 1 31.85x
Penge 1 5.21x
Portsea 1 0.83x
Southwark Christchurch 1 7.10x
St Andrewthe Great 1 40.65x
St Pancras London 1 0.41x
Thornton In Bradford 1 10.09x
Whittlesey St Mary St 1 15.04x
Wombwell 1 11.52x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 17
Elizabeth 10
Ann 9
Sarah 9
Annie 8
Alice 7
Emma 5
Charlotte 4
Emily 4
Martha 4
Eliza 3
Ellen 3
Frances 3
Hannah 3
Rose 3
Ada 2
Agatha 2
Agnes 2
Anne 2
Harriet 2
Jane 2
Milicent 2
Phoebe 2
Susan 2
Bertha 1
Betsy 1
Betty 1
Debora 1
Edith 1
Eva 1
Florence 1
Florrie 1
Francis 1
Grace 1
Henrietta 1
Isabella 1
John 1
Judith 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Lilly 1
Lucy 1
Mabel 1
Margaret 1
Margrat 1
Margret 1
Marian 1
Matilda 1
Minnie 1
Tessie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 34
William 18
George 13
James 10
Thomas 8
Arthur 5
Walter 5
Henry 4
Alfred 3
Charles 3
Christopher 3
Francis 3
Joseph 3
Richard 3
Thos. 3
Albert 2
Benjamin 2
Benjn. 2
Edwin 2
Fred 2
Fredrick 2
Jno. 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
Abel 1
Airsley 1
Cecil 1
Chas. 1
Chris. 1
Courtney 1
Eanest 1
Edmund 1
Frank 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hugh 1
Jonathan 1
Marmaduke 1
Rolland 1
Rowley 1
Sam 1
Susan 1
Thos.Wm. 1
Tom 1
W.Henry 1
Wm. 1
Wm.Henry 1

FAQ

Mallison surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mallison surname in 1881?

In 1881, 308 people were recorded with the Mallison surname. That placed it at #9,542 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mallison surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 225 in 2016. That gives Mallison a modern rank of #18,105.

What does the Mallison surname mean?

Originally a topographic surname referring to someone living by a moor or low-lying meadow.

What does the Mallison map show?

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