UK surname
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "man from the meadow".
In the 1881 census there were 150 people recorded with the Maning surname, ranking it #15,489 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #15,489 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Calverley, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maning is 272 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 92.0%.
1881 census count
150
Ranked #15,489
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
272 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Maning surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Maning surname density by area, 1881 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 | 262 | #8,456 |
| 1861 | historical | 272 | #9,167 |
| 1881 | historical | 150 | #15,489 |
| 1891 | historical | 182 | #15,983 |
| 1901 | historical | 150 | #18,075 |
| 1911 | historical | 84 | #24,442 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Calverley, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Elmswell and Toseland. 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 | Calverley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Elmswell | Suffolk |
| 5 | Toseland | Huntingdonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Maning 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 Maning, 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 Maning surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Maning 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, Maning 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 Maning is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Maning, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MANING has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a locational name derived from the place name "Manning". This place name is derived from the Old English words "mæning" and "ing", meaning "a follower or companion" and "the people of", respectively. The earliest recorded bearer of this surname was Godric Maning, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1176.
The MANING surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire during the medieval period. It is believed that the name may have originated from the village of Manning, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This village was recorded in the Domesday Book as "Manninges".
One notable bearer of the MANING surname was Sir William Maning, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. He was a recipient of a grant of land in Huntingdonshire from King Edward I in 1278. Another early bearer of the name was John Maning, a merchant and freeman of the City of London, who was mentioned in records from 1381.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MANING surname spread across England and became associated with various occupations and social classes. One notable bearer from this time period was Thomas Maning (1550-1612), a renowned English churchman and writer who served as the Archdeacon of Chichester.
In the 18th century, the MANING surname continued to be prominent, particularly in the northern counties of England. One notable figure from this period was James Maning (1738-1824), a successful businessman and landowner from Lancashire. Additionally, the surname appeared in various parish records and tax rolls throughout England during this time.
The 19th century saw the MANING surname spread further afield, with bearers of the name emigrating to various parts of the British Empire, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Maning (1810-1892), a New Zealand writer and judge who wrote extensively about the Maori people and their culture.
Throughout its history, the MANING surname has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from landed gentry and clergymen to merchants and writers. While the name has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maning 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 41 Manings recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.00x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 41 | 3.00x |
| Lincolnshire | 15 | 6.87x |
| Yorkshire | 15 | 1.11x |
| Devon | 9 | 3.17x |
| Essex | 9 | 3.34x |
| Monmouthshire | 5 | 5.07x |
| Norfolk | 5 | 2.38x |
| Sussex | 5 | 2.17x |
| Caernarfonshire | 4 | 7.25x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.25x |
| Suffolk | 4 | 2.41x |
| Bedfordshire | 3 | 4.24x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 1.40x |
| Somerset | 3 | 1.36x |
| Wiltshire | 3 | 2.48x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.43x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 1.56x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 0.43x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.42x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.37x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.23x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 1.19x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 0.95x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.15x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 13 Manings recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.96x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Maning surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 12 |
| Ellen | 7 |
| Eliza | 5 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Louisa | 4 |
| Alice | 3 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Annie | 3 |
| Susan | 3 |
| Elenor | 2 |
| Elizabeth | 2 |
| Martha | 2 |
| A. | 1 |
| Agnex | 1 |
| Bertie | 1 |
| Betsy | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Dinah | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Eliz. | 1 |
| Elizbeth | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Hellen | 1 |
| Jane | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Lalla | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rosina | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Maning 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 Maning households.
FAQ
In 1881, 150 people were recorded with the Maning surname. That placed it at #15,489 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Maning a modern rank of #37,385.
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "man from the meadow".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maning 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.