UK surname
A locational surname denoting a resident of a farmhouse or manor.
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Maner surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 19, ranked #36,760, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Woburn, Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a and Colchester St Leonard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maner is 189 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.7%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
19
2016, ranked #36,760
Peak year
1861
189 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Maner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Maner surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 68 | #21,302 |
| 1861 | historical | 189 | #12,570 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 20 | #31,803 |
| 1911 | historical | 24 | #30,800 |
| 1997 | modern | 17 | #36,181 |
| 1998 | modern | 12 | #36,790 |
| 1999 | modern | 11 | #36,917 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 9 | #37,101 |
| 2004 | modern | 11 | #36,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 17 | #36,628 |
| 2008 | modern | 18 | #36,607 |
| 2009 | modern | 19 | #36,603 |
| 2010 | modern | 18 | #36,774 |
| 2011 | modern | 18 | #36,739 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 18 | #36,787 |
| 2014 | modern | 16 | #36,974 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 19 | #36,760 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Woburn, Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a, Colchester St Leonard, Lambeth and Clifton with Glapton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woburn | Bedfordshire |
| 2 | Colchester St Botolph, St Mary at the Walls, St Giles, St Mary Magdalen, Holy Trinity, St Runwald, a | Essex |
| 3 | Colchester St Leonard | Essex |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Clifton with Glapton | Nottinghamshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Maner surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Maner, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Maner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Maner household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Maner is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Maner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Maner is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "manære," which referred to a steward or bailiff. This name dates back to the 13th century and was initially used as an occupational surname for individuals employed in manorial households or estates.
The earliest recorded instances of the Maner surname can be found in various historical records from the Holy Roman Empire, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is the mention of a "Petrus Maner" in a land deed from the town of Nürnberg, dated 1287.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from Saxony. Here, a "Heinrich Maner" is listed as a witness in a legal transaction from 1342.
The Maner surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Johannes Maner, a German lawyer and diplomat who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1501). He served as a legal advisor to various princes and represented the Holy Roman Empire in diplomatic missions to France and Italy.
Another prominent bearer of the Maner name was Christoph Maner (1516-1587), a German Renaissance humanist and scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of Heidelberg and authored several influential works on jurisprudence and philosophy.
In the 16th century, the Maner surname can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a family of that name held a prominent position among the local patricians. One member, Hans Maner (1541-1612), served as a city councilor and is mentioned in the city's annals for his role in mediating disputes between different guilds.
The name also appears in various place names throughout Germany, such as Manersreuth and Manersdorf, indicating the presence of families or individuals bearing the Maner surname in those locations during the Middle Ages.
While the Maner surname has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with bearers of this name found in countries like Austria, Switzerland, and the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maner surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 3 Maners recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.05x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 2.05x |
| Surrey | 3 | 4.22x |
| Durham | 2 | 4.60x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 5.43x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 1.38x |
| Essex | 1 | 3.47x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.58x |
| Sussex | 1 | 4.06x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 3 Maners recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.55x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 3 | 23.55x |
| Brightside Bierlow | 2 | 70.42x |
| Foleshill | 2 | 512.82x |
| Westoe | 2 | 81.30x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 12.21x |
| Harwich St Nicholas | 1 | 454.55x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 36.23x |
| Rye | 1 | 434.78x |
| Westminster St | 1 | 185.19x |
| Wigan | 1 | 41.32x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Maner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Maner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Maner households.
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Maner surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 19 in 2016. That gives Maner a modern rank of #36,760.
A locational surname denoting a resident of a farmhouse or manor.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maner bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.