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UK surname

Mares

Derived from the Latin "maris," meaning "of the sea," referring to someone who lived near the sea.

In the 1881 census there were 195 people recorded with the Mares surname, ranking it #13,054 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 207, ranked #19,118, down from #13,054 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Wilmslow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blackburn with Darwen, Mid Devon and Lambeth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mares is 215 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6.2%.

1881 census count

195

Ranked #13,054

Modern count

207

2016, ranked #19,118

Peak year

1911

215 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mares had 195 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,054 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016, ranked #19,118.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 215 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Mares surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mares surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mares 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 164 #12,116
1861 historical 181 #12,997
1881 historical 195 #13,054
1891 historical 198 #15,033
1901 historical 195 #15,380
1911 historical 215 #14,290
1997 modern 162 #20,107
1998 modern 159 #20,916
1999 modern 164 #20,621
2000 modern 148 #21,971
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 139 #22,734
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 152 #21,572
2006 modern 156 #21,399
2007 modern 171 #20,387
2008 modern 170 #20,672
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 186 #20,379
2011 modern 181 #20,579
2012 modern 177 #20,836
2013 modern 194 #19,932
2014 modern 206 #19,318
2015 modern 205 #19,269
2016 modern 207 #19,118

Geography

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Where Mares' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Wilmslow, Portsmouth, Portsea and Maidstone, Linton, Loddington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Blackburn with Darwen, Mid Devon, Lambeth and Wyre Forest. 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 London parishes London 3
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 Wilmslow Cheshire
4 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
5 Maidstone, Linton, Loddington Kent

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Blackburn with Darwen 018 Blackburn with Darwen
2 Blackburn with Darwen 017 Blackburn with Darwen
3 Mid Devon 005 Mid Devon
4 Lambeth 013 Lambeth
5 Wyre Forest 004 Wyre Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mares

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mares

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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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, Mares 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

Mares is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

Mares 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mares 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mares

The surname Mares originated from the Spanish language and has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mare," which means "sea" or "ocean." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near the sea or were associated with maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mares can be found in the 13th century in the region of Catalonia, Spain. Historical records from that time mention a family with the surname Mares residing in the coastal town of Tarragona. The name's connection to the sea is further reinforced by the area's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.

In the 14th century, the surname Mares appeared in various documents and records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which included parts of modern-day Spain and the Balearic Islands. One notable example is Francisco Mares, a merchant born in Valencia in 1387, who was involved in maritime trade and had business dealings with Italian merchants.

During the 15th century, the surname Mares spread to other parts of Spain, including the region of Andalusia. In 1492, a man named Juan Mares was recorded as being part of the crew on Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas, further solidifying the name's connection to maritime endeavors.

As the Spanish Empire expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Mares was carried to the colonies in the Americas and the Philippines. One prominent individual bearing this name was Pedro Mares de Ávila, born in 1564 in Seville, Spain. He served as a conquistador and was involved in the conquest of Chile and the exploration of the Pacific Ocean.

Throughout history, various spellings and variations of the surname Mares have existed, including Marés, Marés, and Marès. These variations often reflected regional linguistic differences or personal preferences in orthography.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mares include:

1. Antonio Mares (1744-1823), a Spanish military officer and governor of Texas during the Spanish colonial period. 2. Margarita Mares (1802-1890), a Mexican-American landowner and rancher in California, known for her role in the preservation of Spanish culture and traditions. 3. Juan Mares Sánchez (1879-1961), a Spanish painter and sculptor from Seville, renowned for his works depicting religious and historical themes. 4. Emilio Mares (1888-1976), a Chilean poet and journalist, considered one of the pioneers of modern poetry in Chile. 5. María Mares (1910-1997), a Mexican actress and dancer, known for her performances in various Mexican films and stage productions.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the surname Mares throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across different regions and centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mares families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mares 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 43 Mares' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.86x.

County Total Index
Devon 43 10.86x
Lancashire 29 1.28x
Middlesex 26 1.37x
Hampshire 20 5.13x
Surrey 15 1.62x
Cheshire 13 3.10x
Kent 11 1.69x
Durham 8 1.41x
Bedfordshire 6 6.09x
Hertfordshire 5 3.81x
Sussex 4 1.25x
Cornwall 3 1.39x
Gloucestershire 3 0.80x
Staffordshire 3 0.47x
Norfolk 2 0.68x
Essex 1 0.27x
Lanarkshire 1 0.16x
Leicestershire 1 0.47x
Yorkshire 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lower Darwen in Lancashire leads with 16 Mares' recorded in 1881 and an index of 540.54x.

Place Total Index
Lower Darwen 16 540.54x
Portsea 11 14.40x
Evenwood Barony 8 416.67x
St Pancras London 8 5.23x
Pilton 7 534.35x
St George Hanover 7 28.19x
Butley 6 1666.67x
Dukinfield 6 30.93x
Luton 6 35.19x
Brampford Speke 5 1562.50x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 13.06x
Chagford 4 421.05x
Clist St George 4 2352.94x
Exeter St Thomas The 4 99.01x
Folkestone 4 31.77x
Kenn 4 645.16x
Lewisham 4 11.56x
Moreton Hampstead 4 392.16x
Sandridge 4 727.27x
Tiverton 4 58.65x
Tockholes 4 1250.00x
Basingstoke 3 66.96x
Clerkenwell London 3 6.68x
Denton 3 60.00x
Hanbury 3 857.14x
Lambeth 3 1.81x
Lytham 3 86.96x
Newington 3 4.27x
Romsey Extra 3 129.31x
Wimbledon 3 28.82x
Boxley 2 200.00x
Cheriton Fitzpaine 2 400.00x
Eastbourne 2 13.55x
Fulham London 2 7.25x
Habergham Eaves 2 9.69x
St Luke London 2 6.56x
St Neot 2 235.29x
Wood Dalling 2 625.00x
Ashwater 1 178.57x
Brighton 1 1.55x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 1 2.85x
Brixham 1 21.79x
East Ham 1 14.35x
Enfield 1 8.01x
Exeter Heavitree 1 33.90x
Glasgow 1 0.92x
Great Amwell 1 76.34x
Gwennap 1 24.63x
Hamble Le Rice 1 370.37x
Hindley 1 10.40x
Islington London 1 0.54x
Lee 1 10.62x
Leicester St Margaret 1 1.94x
Minchinhampton 1 33.67x
Old Shoreham 1 625.00x
Portsmouth 1 11.14x
Putney 1 11.53x
Scarborough 1 5.84x
St Botolph Aldgate 1 38.46x
Stapleton 1 14.12x
Stoke Damerel 1 3.61x
Tarvin 1 370.37x
Tavistock 1 22.17x
Westminster St James 1 5.12x
Wolverton 1 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 11
Elizabeth 9
Ann 7
Sarah 6
Charlotte 5
Ellen 5
Jane 4
Hannah 3
Alice 2
Eliza 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Frances 2
Phoebe 2
Rose 2
Adeline 1
Alexandria 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Bertha 1
Bessie 1
Bridget 1
Caroline 1
Charlote 1
Edith 1
Esther 1
Fanny 1
Georgina 1
Grace 1
Hariett 1
Harriet 1
Harriett 1
Hela 1
Kate 1
Lilly 1
Lily 1
Louise 1
Maria 1
Marion 1
Peggy 1
Ruth 1
Susanna 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 13
William 12
Thomas 9
George 8
Henry 7
James 6
Charles 5
Richard 5
Frederick 3
Joseph 3
Robert 3
Walter 3
Wm. 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Geo. 2
Luke 2
Ralph 2
Alexr. 1
Alfred 1
Benj. 1
Eli 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Fredrick 1
Leonard 1
Martin 1
Nathaniel 1
Rostern 1
Sampson 1

FAQ

Mares surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mares surname in 1881?

In 1881, 195 people were recorded with the Mares surname. That placed it at #13,054 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mares surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016. That gives Mares a modern rank of #19,118.

What does the Mares surname mean?

Derived from the Latin "maris," meaning "of the sea," referring to someone who lived near the sea.

What does the Mares map show?

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