UK surname
An occupational surname derived from the French word "marron" meaning chestnut, likely referring to someone who gathered or sold chestnuts.
In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Maron surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 68, ranked #33,826, down from #28,011 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Harborne, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside and Littlebury. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maron is 305 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 70.0%.
1881 census count
40
Ranked #28,011
Modern count
68
2016, ranked #33,826
Peak year
1861
305 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Maron surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Maron surname density by area, 1891 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 | 95 | #17,707 |
| 1861 | historical | 305 | #8,321 |
| 1881 | historical | 40 | #28,011 |
| 1891 | historical | 298 | #11,167 |
| 1901 | historical | 85 | #24,636 |
| 1911 | historical | 89 | #23,922 |
| 1997 | modern | 21 | #35,692 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 30 | #34,939 |
| 2000 | modern | 21 | #35,799 |
| 2001 | modern | 17 | #36,053 |
| 2002 | modern | 22 | #35,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 23 | #35,650 |
| 2004 | modern | 24 | #35,697 |
| 2005 | modern | 21 | #36,083 |
| 2006 | modern | 24 | #35,981 |
| 2007 | modern | 30 | #35,661 |
| 2008 | modern | 35 | #35,441 |
| 2009 | modern | 46 | #34,918 |
| 2010 | modern | 47 | #35,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 47 | #34,989 |
| 2012 | modern | 56 | #34,510 |
| 2013 | modern | 62 | #34,260 |
| 2014 | modern | 64 | #34,141 |
| 2015 | modern | 67 | #33,911 |
| 2016 | modern | 68 | #33,826 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Harborne, Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, Littlebury, Standish and Cockerham (Ellel), Lancaster (Preesall with Hackersall) , Garstang (Pilling). 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 | Harborne | Worcestershire |
| 2 | Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside | Durham |
| 3 | Littlebury | Essex |
| 4 | Standish | Lancashire |
| 5 | Cockerham (Ellel), Lancaster (Preesall with Hackersall) , Garstang (Pilling) | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Maron 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 Maron, 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 Maron surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Maron 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, Maron 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 Maron is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Maron, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Maron has its origins in France and is believed to have derived from the French word "marron," which means "chestnut" or "brown." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with brown hair or a complexion resembling the color of a chestnut.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was Gilles Maron, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century and was a vassal of the Count of Anjou.
During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in several historical records and documents, such as the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval cartulary from the Savigny Abbey in Normandy, which mentions a certain Robert Maron in the 13th century.
As the name spread across Europe over the centuries, it evolved into different spellings and variations, including Marron, Marone, and Maroni, among others. In Italy, the surname Maroni has a similar origin and is believed to be a variant of the French Maron.
Notable individuals throughout history bearing the surname Maron include:
1. Pierre Maron (1515-1588), a French Protestant theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Lausanne. 2. Jacques Maron (1591-1659), a French Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled to Syria and Lebanon. 3. Giovanni Maron (1650-1722), an Italian painter and engraver from Venice who specialized in religious and mythological scenes. 4. Jean-Baptiste Maron (1758-1838), a French revolutionary and politician who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution. 5. Nahum Maron (1832-1892), a Lebanese Maronite Catholic prelate who served as the Patriarchal Vicar of the Maronite Patriarchate in Lebanon.
The surname Maron has a rich history rooted in France, with branches spreading across Europe and beyond over the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and it has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including theology, exploration, art, and politics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maron 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. Durham leads with 14 Marons recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.07x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 14 | 12.07x |
| Northumberland | 8 | 13.79x |
| Essex | 6 | 7.79x |
| Kent | 3 | 2.25x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 2.50x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.51x |
| Surrey | 2 | 1.05x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.52x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.22x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Iveston in Durham leads with 8 Marons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1509.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Iveston | 8 | 1509.43x |
| Longbenton | 8 | 325.20x |
| Darlington | 5 | 111.61x |
| West Ham | 5 | 29.41x |
| Alverstoke | 2 | 69.20x |
| Camberwell | 2 | 8.03x |
| Maidstone | 2 | 50.51x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 5.90x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 9.75x |
| Great Dunmow | 1 | 250.00x |
| Hedworth Monkton Jarrow | 1 | 19.88x |
| Ilkley | 1 | 158.73x |
| Linthorpe | 1 | 43.29x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 3.56x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 3.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Maron 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 Maron 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 Maron households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Labourer At Iron Works | 2 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Coal Miner (Past Work) | 1 |
| Dock Labr | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Foreman In Gas Works | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Housekeeper (Dom) | 1 |
| Labourer Dock | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| Shipyd Laborer | 1 |
| Tailors Widow | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Maron surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 68 in 2016. That gives Maron a modern rank of #33,826.
An occupational surname derived from the French word "marron" meaning chestnut, likely referring to someone who gathered or sold chestnuts.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maron 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.