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UK surname

Manderson

A Scottish surname derived from the Middle English phrase "man's son," indicating patrilineal descent.

In the 1881 census there were 269 people recorded with the Manderson surname, ranking it #10,506 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 612, ranked #8,580, up from #10,506 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Dunbar, Govan Combination and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Oakley Comrie and Blairhall, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manderson is 637 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 127.5%.

1881 census count

269

Ranked #10,506

Modern count

612

2016, ranked #8,580

Peak year

2010

637 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Manderson had 269 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,506 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 612 in 2016, ranked #8,580.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 372 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Manderson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Manderson surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Manderson 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 247 #8,868
1861 historical 235 #10,427
1881 historical 269 #10,506
1891 historical 314 #10,694
1901 historical 372 #9,972
1911 historical 180 #15,961
1997 modern 500 #9,304
1998 modern 522 #9,288
1999 modern 523 #9,332
2000 modern 537 #9,118
2001 modern 528 #9,084
2002 modern 550 #8,981
2003 modern 559 #8,725
2004 modern 569 #8,653
2005 modern 590 #8,378
2006 modern 593 #8,359
2007 modern 608 #8,262
2008 modern 598 #8,437
2009 modern 618 #8,400
2010 modern 637 #8,371
2011 modern 614 #8,526
2012 modern 597 #8,640
2013 modern 608 #8,651
2014 modern 602 #8,782
2015 modern 609 #8,643
2016 modern 612 #8,580

Geography

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Where Mandersons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Dunbar, Govan Combination, London parishes, Edinburgh and Earsdon. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Oakley Comrie and Blairhall, Rotherham, North Lincolnshire, Barnsley and Gorgie West. 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 Dunbar Haddington
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 London parishes London 3
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Earsdon Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Oakley Comrie and Blairhall Fife
2 Rotherham 024 Rotherham
3 North Lincolnshire 006 North Lincolnshire
4 Barnsley 020 Barnsley
5 Gorgie West City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manderson

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manderson

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Manderson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Manderson 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 households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Manderson is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Manderson is most concentrated in decile 6 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.

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Manderson falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Manderson 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.

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Manderson

The surname Manderson has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon cultures of Britain. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mandren," which means "glory" or "fame." The earliest known records of this name date back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manderson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman period.

The name Manderson is thought to have derived from various place names in England, such as Manderston in Northumberland or Manderston in Berwickshire, Scotland. These place names likely originated from a person's name, possibly a Saxon landowner or chieftain.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Manderson was Sir Robert Manderson, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1265 and died in 1320.

Another prominent individual with this surname was John Manderson, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who lived during the 15th century. He was born in 1412 and passed away in 1487.

In the 16th century, the Manderson family established themselves as influential landowners in the Scottish Borders region. One notable member was Sir William Manderson, who was born in 1538 and served as a magistrate and local administrator in Berwickshire.

During the 17th century, the name Manderson gained recognition in the literary world. Thomas Manderson, a poet and playwright, was born in 1621 in London and is known for his contributions to the Restoration drama.

In the 19th century, James Manderson, a Scottish engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of steam engines. He was born in 1812 in Glasgow and died in 1885.

Throughout its history, the surname Manderson has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, landowners, writers, and inventors. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Manderson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Manderson 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. Lanarkshire leads with 58 Mandersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.81x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 58 6.81x
Midlothian 52 14.74x
Northumberland 28 7.15x
Middlesex 22 0.84x
East Lothian 20 57.34x
Surrey 19 1.48x
Roxburghshire 12 25.16x
Ayrshire 7 3.55x
Selkirkshire 7 29.37x
West Lothian 6 15.13x
Yorkshire 6 0.23x
Angus 5 2.05x
Cheshire 5 0.86x
Dumfriesshire 3 5.16x
Lancashire 3 0.10x
Renfrewshire 3 1.47x
Devon 2 0.36x
Durham 2 0.26x
Glamorgan 2 0.44x
Kent 2 0.22x
Kinross-shire 2 30.03x
Essex 1 0.19x
Somerset 1 0.24x
Stirlingshire 1 1.03x
Sussex 1 0.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh St Cuthberts in Midlothian leads with 30 Mandersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.14x.

Place Total Index
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 30 21.14x
Govan 23 10.92x
Barony 13 6.03x
Horton 10 515.46x
Elswick 8 25.58x
Lesmahagow 8 88.79x
St Pancras London 8 3.77x
Galashiels 7 79.46x
Edinburgh New 6 218.98x
Irvine 6 109.69x
Kimberworth 6 41.44x
Kirkliston 6 259.74x
Lambeth 6 2.61x
Shoreditch London 6 5.26x
Wilton 6 114.72x
Berwick North 5 204.92x
Dundee 5 5.49x
Glasgow 5 3.31x
Hoole 5 227.27x
Kirknewton 5 495.05x
Linton 5 1000.00x
Avondale 4 80.32x
Blantyre 4 45.10x
Dunbar 4 81.80x
Abbey 3 9.63x
Camberwell 3 1.78x
Chertsey 3 36.19x
Edinburgh Canongate 3 33.41x
Oldhamstocks 3 588.24x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 5.66x
Westgate 3 12.36x
Battersea 2 2.06x
Canonbie 2 80.97x
Canterbury St Mary 2 33.17x
Cardiff St Mary 2 7.92x
Cockpen 2 48.54x
Duddingston 2 28.25x
Edinburgh Buccleuch 2 23.95x
Haddington 2 38.84x
Hexham 2 33.00x
Kinross 2 87.72x
Liverpool 2 1.05x
Poplar London 2 4.02x
Prestonkirk 2 114.94x
Prestonpans 2 85.47x
Abbotsham 1 238.10x
Athelstaneford 1 144.93x
Auckinleck 1 16.39x
Barnstaple 1 11.63x
Bethnal Green London 1 0.87x
Byker 1 5.16x
Chigwell 1 20.37x
Cramlington 1 19.31x
Ealing 1 4.25x
Edinburgh New North 1 32.57x
Falkirk 1 4.40x
Frimley 1 27.32x
Gateshead 1 1.70x
Gladsmuir 1 64.10x
Hackney London 1 0.68x
Heworth 1 6.48x
Hornsey 1 3.00x
Jesmond 1 18.15x
Kelso 1 21.05x
Lanark 1 14.60x
Langholm 1 23.92x
Little Bolton 1 2.49x
Maresfield 1 53.48x
Milfield 1 625.00x
Mortlake 1 17.48x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 4.27x
South Leith 1 2.52x
St George Martyr 1 22.52x
St Marylebone London 1 0.71x
Walcot 1 4.43x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 6
Jane 4
Elizabeth 3
Sarah 3
Sophia 3
Catherine 2
Edith 2
Ellen 2
Louisa 2
Mary 2
Rose 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Allison 1
Amy 1
Annabell 1
Charlot 1
Eliza 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Gertrude 1
Helen 1
Helena 1
Hilda 1
Jemima 1
Maria 1
Minnie 1
Robiner 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
Thomas 5
William 5
James 4
Charles 3
David 2
George 2
Joseph 2
Robert 2
Albert 1
Alexr. 1
Alfred 1
Chales 1
Christopher 1
Christr. 1
Eward 1
Henry 1
Lewis 1
Luke 1
Peter 1

FAQ

Manderson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Manderson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 269 people were recorded with the Manderson surname. That placed it at #10,506 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Manderson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 612 in 2016. That gives Manderson a modern rank of #8,580.

What does the Manderson surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the Middle English phrase "man's son," indicating patrilineal descent.

What does the Manderson map show?

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