UK surname
An occupational surname referring to a mariner, seafarer, or sailor.
In the 1881 census there were 52 people recorded with the Marman surname, ranking it #26,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 51, ranked #34,838, down from #26,281 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H, Wigan and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marman is 100 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 1.9%.
1881 census count
52
Ranked #26,281
Modern count
51
2016, ranked #34,838
Peak year
1861
100 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Marman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Marman 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 | 60 | #22,584 |
| 1861 | historical | 100 | #21,103 |
| 1881 | historical | 52 | #26,281 |
| 1891 | historical | 62 | #28,991 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 48 | #28,006 |
| 1997 | modern | 62 | #31,412 |
| 1998 | modern | 56 | #32,313 |
| 1999 | modern | 58 | #32,268 |
| 2000 | modern | 60 | #32,124 |
| 2001 | modern | 58 | #32,180 |
| 2002 | modern | 58 | #32,564 |
| 2003 | modern | 53 | #33,076 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 47 | #34,011 |
| 2006 | modern | 45 | #34,491 |
| 2007 | modern | 51 | #34,272 |
| 2008 | modern | 51 | #34,439 |
| 2009 | modern | 53 | #34,481 |
| 2010 | modern | 59 | #34,273 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 56 | #34,510 |
| 2013 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
| 2014 | modern | 54 | #34,700 |
| 2015 | modern | 54 | #34,675 |
| 2016 | modern | 51 | #34,838 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H, Wigan, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry, St John Hackney and Leigh. 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 | East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 3 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Leigh | Essex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Marman 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 Marman, 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 Marman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Marman 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, Marman 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 Marman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Marman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MARMAN is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mær," meaning "renown" or "famous," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARMAN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as a variant spelling, "Mareman," which suggests its usage during the Norman conquest of England.
In the 13th century, the name MARMAN was linked to various place names, such as Marman Hill in Derbyshire and Marman Cross in Oxfordshire, indicating the geographical spread of individuals bearing this surname.
Notable individuals with the surname MARMAN include John Marman (c. 1440-1506), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. Another notable figure was Sir William Marman (1572-1653), a member of Parliament and landowner in Gloucestershire.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MARMAN surname appeared in various records, including parish registers and court documents, across England and Scotland. The name also had variations in spelling, such as Marmond and Marmand, reflecting the phonetic differences in regional dialects.
In the 18th century, the MARMAN family established themselves in Yorkshire, with records showing members of the family owning land and participating in local affairs. One notable individual was Robert Marman (1715-1791), a successful merchant and landowner in Wakefield.
The 19th century saw the MARMAN name spreading beyond the British Isles, with individuals bearing this surname migrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as part of the British colonial expansion.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marman 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 20 Marmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.87x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 20 | 3.87x |
| Hampshire | 8 | 7.55x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1.14x |
| Wiltshire | 5 | 10.94x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.59x |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 4.45x |
| Essex | 2 | 1.96x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 6.53x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.93x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1.30x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.20x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 8 Marmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea London | 8 | 51.38x |
| Britford | 5 | 1666.67x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 17.26x |
| Liverpool | 5 | 13.43x |
| St Maurice Winchester | 5 | 1136.36x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 4 | 38.46x |
| St George In East | 4 | 113.64x |
| Yardley | 3 | 173.41x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 6.96x |
| Aveley | 1 | 588.24x |
| Berwick Upon Tweed | 1 | 61.35x |
| Bobbingworth | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 1 | 20.53x |
| Bramshott | 1 | 384.62x |
| Broughton In Salford | 1 | 17.83x |
| Featherstone | 1 | 172.41x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.00x |
| St Helier | 1 | 20.04x |
| St John Winchester | 1 | 454.55x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 13.28x |
| Weeke | 1 | 312.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marman 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 Marman 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 Marman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 10 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Ropemaker | 2 |
| Bank Clerk | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Broker | 1 |
| Carman Unemployed | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Corporal 2 Batt 12th Regt | 1 |
| Dk Lab | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gas Fitter | 1 |
| House & Palour Maid | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Merchant Seaman | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Poulterer Unemployed | 1 |
| Private Soldier | 1 |
| Sailor | 1 |
| Sailors Wife | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Shopkeeper Genl. | 1 |
| Solicitors Gen Clerk | 1 |
| Tailoress | 1 |
| Tram Car Conductor | 1 |
| Valentine Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 52 people were recorded with the Marman surname. That placed it at #26,281 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 51 in 2016. That gives Marman a modern rank of #34,838.
An occupational surname referring to a mariner, seafarer, or sailor.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marman 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.