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UK surname

Marlor

A variation of the French surname Marleau, denoting someone from Marleux, France.

In the 1881 census there were 331 people recorded with the Marlor surname, ranking it #9,071 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 232, ranked #17,694, down from #9,071 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Eccles, Manchester and Dean. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Calderdale, Cheshire West and Chester and Taunton Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marlor is 362 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 29.9%.

1881 census count

331

Ranked #9,071

Modern count

232

2016, ranked #17,694

Peak year

1901

362 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marlor had 331 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,071 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016, ranked #17,694.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 362 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Marlor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marlor surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Marlor 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 174 #11,590
1861 historical 243 #10,116
1881 historical 331 #9,071
1891 historical 332 #10,251
1901 historical 362 #10,173
1911 historical 343 #10,416
1997 modern 248 #15,363
1998 modern 261 #15,241
1999 modern 268 #15,070
2000 modern 277 #14,688
2001 modern 272 #14,654
2002 modern 267 #15,123
2003 modern 257 #15,341
2004 modern 244 #15,948
2005 modern 247 #15,763
2006 modern 245 #15,956
2007 modern 244 #16,186
2008 modern 249 #16,111
2009 modern 258 #16,050
2010 modern 263 #16,205
2011 modern 254 #16,458
2012 modern 235 #17,242
2013 modern 233 #17,606
2014 modern 235 #17,619
2015 modern 237 #17,413
2016 modern 232 #17,694

Geography

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Where Marlors are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Eccles, Manchester, Dean, Ashton-under-Lyne and Prestwich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Calderdale, Cheshire West and Chester, Taunton Deane and Oldham. 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 Eccles Lancashire
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Dean Lancashire
4 Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire
5 Prestwich Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Calderdale 026 Calderdale
2 Cheshire West and Chester 021 Cheshire West and Chester
3 Taunton Deane 012 Taunton Deane
4 Calderdale 004 Calderdale
5 Oldham 018 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marlor

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marlor

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marlor, 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 Marlor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Marlor 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Marlor is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

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

Marlor is most concentrated in decile 7 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marlor falls in decile 7 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 Marlor 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Marlor

The surname MARLOR is believed to have originated in England, likely during the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name or a topographical feature.

One theory suggests that MARLOR may be derived from the Old English words "mere" and "lore," which translate to "lake" and "watercourse" respectively. This could indicate that the name originated from a place near a lake or a stream. Another possibility is that it is a variation of the surname "Marler," which is believed to have originated from the village of Marler in Buckinghamshire, England.

In terms of historical references, the earliest recorded instance of the surname MARLOR appears to be in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Marlor, Shropshire, in the late 16th century. This suggests that the name may have originated from this specific location.

One notable bearer of the MARLOR surname was Sir John Marlor (1568-1642), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Shropshire in the early 17th century. Another individual of note was William Marlor (1617-1683), a renowned clockmaker from London whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and gentry of the time.

In the 18th century, the MARLOR surname appears to have spread beyond England, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in Scotland and Ireland. One such person was James Marlor (1732-1809), a Scottish merchant and entrepreneur who established a successful trading company in Glasgow.

Moving into the 19th century, the MARLOR name is found in various parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in the colonies and territories of the British Empire. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Marlor (1818-1897), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Australia.

Another significant bearer of the MARLOR surname was Sir Henry Marlor (1856-1932), a British military officer who served in the Boer War and later became the Governor of Malta. His distinguished service earned him several honors and decorations.

While the MARLOR surname may not be as prevalent as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to specific locations and individuals who played notable roles in their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Marlor families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marlor 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. Lancashire leads with 314 Marlors recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.48x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 314 8.48x
Yorkshire 5 0.16x
Cheshire 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Oldham in Lancashire leads with 197 Marlors recorded in 1881 and an index of 164.78x.

Place Total Index
Oldham 197 164.78x
Denton 58 706.46x
Haughton 9 166.67x
Ashton Under Lyne 7 8.65x
Hulme 7 9.05x
Blackley 5 77.04x
Layton With Warbreck 5 36.79x
Little Hulton 5 81.57x
Newton 5 17.51x
Failsworth 4 47.23x
North Meols 4 11.03x
Manchester 3 1.80x
Northowram 3 13.83x
Chadderton 2 11.04x
Heap 2 10.18x
Leeds 2 1.15x
Hyde 1 4.92x
West Derby 1 0.92x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 19
James 14
Samuel 14
William 12
Robert 11
Joseph 9
Thomas 7
Edward 5
Henry 5
Frank 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Leonard 3
Saml. 3
Alfred 2
Fred 2
George 2
Harry 2
Wilfred 2
Abel 1
Abraham 1
Arden 1
Bertie 1
Bertram 1
Christopher 1
David 1
Dawson 1
Duncan 1
Edgar 1
Enoch 1
Ernest 1
Fred. 1
Hermann 1
Hugh 1
Julian 1
Mervin 1
Nathan 1
Percie 1
Philip 1
Richard 1
Robt. 1
Sydney 1
Thos.Henry 1
Vincent 1
Wm. 1
Wright 1

FAQ

Marlor surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marlor surname in 1881?

In 1881, 331 people were recorded with the Marlor surname. That placed it at #9,071 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marlor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016. That gives Marlor a modern rank of #17,694.

What does the Marlor surname mean?

A variation of the French surname Marleau, denoting someone from Marleux, France.

What does the Marlor map show?

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