UK surname
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In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Manner surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 35, ranked #35,703, down from #27,447 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Stockport. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manner is 198 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 20.5%.
1881 census count
44
Ranked #27,447
Modern count
35
2016, ranked #35,703
Peak year
1861
198 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Manner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Manner surname density by area, 1861 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 | 65 | #21,747 |
| 1861 | historical | 198 | #12,114 |
| 1881 | historical | 44 | #27,447 |
| 1891 | historical | 93 | #24,965 |
| 1901 | historical | 59 | #27,609 |
| 1911 | historical | 38 | #29,147 |
| 1997 | modern | 21 | #35,692 |
| 1998 | modern | 23 | #35,603 |
| 1999 | modern | 30 | #34,939 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 17 | #36,053 |
| 2002 | modern | 17 | #36,164 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 16 | #36,439 |
| 2005 | modern | 16 | #36,530 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 17 | #36,628 |
| 2008 | modern | 17 | #36,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 22 | #36,394 |
| 2010 | modern | 23 | #36,400 |
| 2011 | modern | 29 | #36,004 |
| 2012 | modern | 31 | #35,876 |
| 2013 | modern | 27 | #36,150 |
| 2014 | modern | 29 | #36,058 |
| 2015 | modern | 32 | #35,876 |
| 2016 | modern | 35 | #35,703 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Stockport, St Leonard Shoreditch and Manchester. 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 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 2 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 4 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Manner 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 Manner, 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 Manner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Manner 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, Manner 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 Manner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Manner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Manner originated in England, first appearing in records during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "maniere," which means "way" or "manner." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who exhibited a particular manner or demeanor.
One of the earliest records of the Manner name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1195, where a person named Robert Manner is listed. Another early reference is in the Curia Regis Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1214, which mentions a William Manner.
The Manner surname is also found in some early place names, such as Mannersgrene in Worcestershire, recorded in 1275. This may indicate that some branches of the family took their name from a specific location.
In the 13th century, a man named John Manner was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1293. Around the same time, a Richard Manner was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.
During the 14th century, the Manner name appeared in various records across England. For example, a John Manner was listed in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317, and a Thomas Manner was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1327.
One notable figure with the Manner surname was Sir John Manner, a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in the late 15th century. He was born around 1440 and served in the House of Commons during the reign of King Henry VII.
In the 16th century, a man named William Manner was listed in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire in 1524. Around the same time, a Richard Manner was recorded in the Musters of Sussex in 1538.
Another prominent individual with the Manner surname was Thomas Manner, a English politician and landowner who lived from 1550 to 1636. He served as a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire and was known for his involvement in local affairs.
During the 17th century, the Manner name continued to appear in various records across England. For instance, a John Manner was listed in the Protestation Returns of Gloucestershire in 1642, and a William Manner was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Norfolk in 1674.
One notable figure from this period was Robert Manner, a English clergyman and academic who lived from 1633 to 1692. He was a fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and served as the chaplain to King Charles II.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Manner 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. Surrey leads with 11 Manners recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.39x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 11 | 5.39x |
| Middlesex | 10 | 2.39x |
| Berkshire | 2 | 6.36x |
| Durham | 2 | 1.60x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 2.74x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 2.33x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.40x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.40x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 3.10x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.89x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.08x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.49x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 1.78x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1.60x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1.77x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 2.70x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 9 Manners recorded in 1881 and an index of 58.10x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Newington | 9 | 58.10x |
| Chelsea London | 4 | 31.67x |
| St Pancras London | 4 | 11.86x |
| Coventry St Michael | 2 | 58.82x |
| Deptford St Nicholas | 2 | 175.44x |
| Norwich St John Sepulchre | 2 | 476.19x |
| Reading St Giles | 2 | 64.72x |
| Aberdare | 1 | 19.96x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 3.73x |
| Clee With Weelsby | 1 | 68.03x |
| Cowpen | 1 | 69.44x |
| Devizes St James | 1 | 204.08x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 1 | 4.43x |
| Hordle | 1 | 666.67x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.74x |
| Layton With Warbreck | 1 | 54.64x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 6.84x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 12.64x |
| Southampton St Mary | 1 | 18.52x |
| Stockport | 1 | 21.01x |
| Stranton | 1 | 23.81x |
| Swansea Town | 1 | 16.72x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 23.20x |
| Westoe | 1 | 14.14x |
| Wigan | 1 | 14.39x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Manner 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 Manner 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 Manner households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Sch | 4 |
| Baker | 1 |
| Bakers Wife | 1 |
| Brass Finisher | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| By Faith | 1 |
| Chemists Apprentice | 1 |
| Cordwaner | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Flax Reeler Cotton | 1 |
| General Domestic Serv | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Laborer (General) | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Navvy | 1 |
| Potter | 1 |
| Solicitor | 1 |
| Valet (Dom) | 1 |
| Visitor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Manner surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 35 in 2016. That gives Manner a modern rank of #35,703.
A habitually courteous or socially correct way of acting.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Manner 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.