UK surname
A French surname referring to someone who hailed from the town of Marot.
In the 1881 census there were 77 people recorded with the Marrott surname, ranking it #22,617 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 24, ranked #36,392, down from #22,617 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Glossop, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marrott is 161 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 68.8%.
1881 census count
77
Ranked #22,617
Modern count
24
2016, ranked #36,392
Peak year
1851
161 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Marrott surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Marrott 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 | 161 | #12,288 |
| 1861 | historical | 157 | #14,732 |
| 1881 | historical | 77 | #22,617 |
| 1891 | historical | 122 | #21,053 |
| 1901 | historical | 99 | #22,999 |
| 1911 | historical | 50 | #27,806 |
| 1997 | modern | 31 | #34,582 |
| 1998 | modern | 29 | #34,948 |
| 1999 | modern | 31 | #34,821 |
| 2000 | modern | 29 | #34,976 |
| 2001 | modern | 28 | #34,936 |
| 2002 | modern | 29 | #35,030 |
| 2003 | modern | 27 | #35,279 |
| 2004 | modern | 25 | #35,610 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 24 | #35,981 |
| 2007 | modern | 24 | #36,072 |
| 2008 | modern | 24 | #36,148 |
| 2009 | modern | 18 | #36,682 |
| 2010 | modern | 20 | #36,599 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 25 | #36,227 |
| 2013 | modern | 23 | #36,414 |
| 2014 | modern | 23 | #36,417 |
| 2015 | modern | 24 | #36,364 |
| 2016 | modern | 24 | #36,392 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Glossop, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood, London parishes, Gorleston and Kettering. 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 | Glossop | Derbyshire |
| 2 | Sutton-in-Ashfield, Fulwood | Nottinghamshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Gorleston | Suffolk |
| 5 | Kettering | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Marrott 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 Marrott, 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 Marrott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Marrott 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, Marrott 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 Marrott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Marrott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Marrott is of English origin, derived from the medieval English given name Marriot or Mariot, which was a diminutive form of the masculine name Marius. The name Marius was of Latin derivation and was relatively common in parts of England during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Marrott can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Essex. It is believed that the name may have originated from the Old French word "marrot," meaning a small, round object or a small loaf of bread.
In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a record of a Robert Mariot residing in Oxfordshire. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 also mention a John Marriot from Cambridgeshire. These early references suggest that the surname was well-established in various parts of England by the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Marrott was John Marrott (c. 1590-1644), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He was a prominent Puritan and authored several religious works during his lifetime.
Another individual of note was Sir Clement Marrott (c. 1570-1635), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Ipswich in 1626. He was a wealthy merchant and played a significant role in the trade and economic affairs of the region.
In the 16th century, the surname Marrott was also associated with the village of Myrrod in Shropshire, which was sometimes spelled as "Marriot" or "Mariot" in historical records. This suggests that the name may have been influenced by or derived from this particular place name.
Other notable individuals with the surname Marrott include Thomas Marrott (c. 1600-1670), an English merchant and landowner in Virginia, and Richard Marrott (c. 1630-1710), a Quaker minister and author from Berkshire.
Throughout its history, the surname Marrott has undergone various spelling variations, such as Mariot, Marriot, Marriott, and Marryatt, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects during earlier periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marrott 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 22 Marrotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.93x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 22 | 2.93x |
| Derbyshire | 11 | 9.35x |
| Yorkshire | 9 | 1.21x |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 5.00x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.64x |
| Staffordshire | 5 | 1.97x |
| Suffolk | 5 | 5.47x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.34x |
| Essex | 2 | 1.35x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1.73x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 2.83x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.10x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 1.93x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.99x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hayfield in Derbyshire leads with 11 Marrotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1527.78x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hayfield | 11 | 1527.78x |
| Hackney London | 9 | 21.37x |
| Gorleston | 5 | 215.52x |
| Handsworth | 5 | 80.00x |
| Mablethorpe | 5 | 3125.00x |
| Manningham | 4 | 43.62x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 7.48x |
| Bermondsey | 2 | 8.94x |
| Croydon | 2 | 9.84x |
| Fulham London | 2 | 18.37x |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 20.90x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 4.79x |
| Kettering | 2 | 69.93x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 6.14x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 6.63x |
| West Ham | 2 | 6.11x |
| Westminster St | 2 | 72.20x |
| Aldbrough | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Bagby | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 2.08x |
| Carlton Scroop | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Hornsey | 1 | 10.53x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.53x |
| Levenshulme | 1 | 108.70x |
| Marlborough St Peter St | 1 | 294.12x |
| Nether Hallam | 1 | 9.93x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 3.82x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 4.22x |
| Standon | 1 | 188.68x |
| Sutton Stoneferry | 1 | 46.95x |
| Swaffham Prior | 1 | 476.19x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 13.51x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marrott 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 Marrott 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 Marrott households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 14 |
| ((Scholar)) | 1 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Almswoman | 1 |
| Booker At Railway | 1 |
| Bricklayers Labr | 1 |
| Chamber Maid (Inn) | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Farm Lab | 1 |
| Farm Serv | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer 150 Acres Employ 1 Man | 1 |
| Farmer 709 Acres | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| Fisherman | 1 |
| Furniture Packer | 1 |
| Gen Serv (Ag Lab) | 1 |
| General Clerk | 1 |
| General Domestic | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Gilder & Platers Wife | 1 |
| Groom Dom Servt | 1 |
| Hackney Carriage Driver | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Japanner | 1 |
| Jeweller | 1 |
| Leather Japanner | 1 |
| Master | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| N/O | 1 |
| Needle Woman | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| O S Seaman | 1 |
| Office Lad | 1 |
| Parasol Maker | 1 |
| Pen Knife Blade Grinder | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Professional Sick Nurse (Not Dom) | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
| Silk Reeler | 1 |
| Stage Carpenter | 1 |
| Wife Of Booker At Railway | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 77 people were recorded with the Marrott surname. That placed it at #22,617 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 24 in 2016. That gives Marrott a modern rank of #36,392.
A French surname referring to someone who hailed from the town of Marot.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marrott 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.