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UK surname

Manaton

In the 1881 census there were 100 people recorded with the Manaton surname, ranking it #19,750 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 105, ranked #30,114, down from #19,750 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bodmin, Madron and Molton, South. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Devon, Eastleigh and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manaton is 106 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 5.0%.

1881 census count

100

Ranked #19,750

Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

2000

106 bearers

Map years

3

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Manaton had 100 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,750 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 103 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Manaton surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Manaton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Manaton 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 66 #21,617
1861 historical 55 #27,007
1881 historical 100 #19,750
1891 historical 81 #26,632
1901 historical 91 #23,921
1911 historical 103 #22,328
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 100 #27,757
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 89 #29,623
2005 modern 88 #29,831
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 104 #28,982
2010 modern 106 #29,305
2011 modern 100 #30,058
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 105 #30,114

Geography

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Where Manatons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bodmin, Madron, Molton, South, St Mabyn and Blisland. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mid Devon, Eastleigh and Cornwall. 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 Bodmin Cornwall
2 Madron Cornwall
3 Molton, South Devon
4 St Mabyn Cornwall
5 Blisland Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mid Devon 004 Mid Devon
2 Mid Devon 002 Mid Devon
3 Mid Devon 005 Mid Devon
4 Eastleigh 008 Eastleigh
5 Cornwall 003 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manaton

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manaton

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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, Manaton 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

Manaton 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

Manaton 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 Manaton 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Manaton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Manaton 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. Devon leads with 46 Manatons recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.65x.

County Total Index
Devon 46 22.65x
Cornwall 27 24.45x
Middlesex 11 1.13x
Herefordshire 7 17.50x
Somerset 3 1.91x
Wiltshire 3 3.48x
Pembrokeshire 2 6.45x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chittlehampton in Devon leads with 11 Manatons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2200.00x.

Place Total Index
Chittlehampton 11 2200.00x
South Molton 11 982.14x
Stoke Damerel 8 56.30x
Lea Upper 7 23333.33x
Blisland 6 3157.89x
Bodmin St Mabyn 6 10000.00x
Great Torrington 6 521.74x
Madron Penzance 6 149.25x
St Pancras London 6 7.64x
Woodbury 4 666.67x
East Knoyle 3 1034.48x
Feock 3 434.78x
Paddington London 3 8.36x
St Mabyn 3 1764.71x
Upton 3 3000.00x
Bridell 2 2000.00x
Hatherleigh 2 392.16x
St Anne Soho London 2 35.91x
Antony 1 93.46x
Ashcombe 1 1428.57x
Balderton 1 277.78x
Bodmin 1 54.64x
Drewsteignton 1 370.37x
Instow 1 454.55x
Saltash 1 116.28x
Tormoham 1 11.64x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Eliza 4
Rosa 4
Elizabeth 3
Jane 3
Lucy 3
Bebeadera 2
Susan 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Bessie 1
Betsey 1
Edith 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Fanney 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Grace 1
Jessie 1
Martha 1
Minnie 1
Rose 1
Sarah 1
Sophia 1
Thirza 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Manaton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Manaton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 100 people were recorded with the Manaton surname. That placed it at #19,750 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Manaton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Manaton a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Manaton map show?

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