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UK surname

Mas

A surname derived from the Spanish and Catalan words meaning "more."

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Mas surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 106, ranked #29,927, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Basingstoke and Deane, Hammersmith and Fulham and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mas is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1414.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mas had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mas 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 9 #31,675
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1997 modern 37 #33,964
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 40 #33,842
2002 modern 44 #33,790
2003 modern 46 #33,710
2004 modern 46 #33,883
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 50 #34,077
2007 modern 49 #34,422
2008 modern 51 #34,439
2009 modern 56 #34,278
2010 modern 60 #34,205
2011 modern 82 #32,449
2012 modern 79 #32,966
2013 modern 81 #32,996
2014 modern 87 #32,585
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Mas' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Basingstoke and Deane, Hammersmith and Fulham, Newham, Sutton and Cambridge. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Basingstoke and Deane 022 Basingstoke and Deane
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 005 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Newham 036 Newham
4 Sutton 017 Sutton
5 Cambridge 003 Cambridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mas

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mas

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Mas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mas 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

Mas is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Mas falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Mas 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mas

The surname Mas has its origins in the Catalonia region of Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "mansus," which referred to a farmstead or land holding. In medieval times, the name was often used to identify individuals by their place of residence or the land they owned.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mas surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a 13th-century document that documented the distribution of land and property after the Christian conquest of Valencia. This record mentions several individuals with the Mas surname, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

The Mas surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Catalonia, such as Mas d'en Gall, Mas de Barberans, and Mas de les Mates. These place names likely originated from the farmsteads or estates owned by families bearing the Mas surname in those areas.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the "Procés de Cortes," a collection of historical records from the Catalan Courts. One notable individual mentioned in these records was Ramon Mas, a prominent figure involved in the legal proceedings during that era.

During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore the Mas surname. One such individual was Joan Mas, a renowned Catalan poet and playwright born in 1456. His works, including the play "La Festa del Cos de Déu," were highly influential in Catalan literature.

Another notable figure was Bartomeu Mas, a 16th-century Majorcan cartographer and navigator. He is credited with creating one of the earliest known portolan charts of the Mediterranean Sea, which greatly contributed to the advancement of navigation and mapmaking during that time.

In the 17th century, Pere Mas i Riera, a Catalan priest and historian, was born in 1633. He authored several historical works, including the "Crónica de la Antiquísima Villa de Reus," which documented the history of the town of Reus in Catalonia.

Moving into the 18th century, Juan Mas y Soldevila, born in 1741, was a Spanish military officer and diplomat who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1785 to 1789. His contributions during his governorship helped shape the island's development and administration.

In the 19th century, José Mas y Déndia, born in 1801, was a prominent Spanish novelist and playwright. His works, such as the novel "El Conde de Villamar," were widely acclaimed and celebrated during his time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the Mas surname, reflecting its long-standing presence and significance in various regions, particularly in Catalonia and Spain.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mas families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mas 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 1 Mas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.36x.

County Total Index
Devon 1 12.36x
Kent 1 7.54x
Middlesex 1 2.57x
Sussex 1 15.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 1 Mas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 75.76x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 1 75.76x
Deptford St Paul 1 98.04x
Hornsey 1 204.08x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 161.29x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Eunnan 1
Jane 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jakob 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

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 Mas households.

FAQ

Mas surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mas surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Mas surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Mas a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Mas surname mean?

A surname derived from the Spanish and Catalan words meaning "more."

What does the Mas map show?

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