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UK surname

Maun

A toponymic surname derived from the town of Maun, known for its fishing industry.

In the 1881 census there were 119 people recorded with the Maun surname, ranking it #17,841 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, down from #17,841 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Birstall and Mottram-in-Longdendale. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Bassetlaw and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maun is 490 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 44.5%.

1881 census count

119

Ranked #17,841

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

1891

490 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maun had 119 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,841 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 490 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Maun surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maun surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Maun 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 146 #13,157
1861 historical 305 #8,321
1881 historical 119 #17,841
1891 historical 490 #7,550
1901 historical 108 #21,836
1911 historical 205 #14,733
1997 modern 167 #19,722
1998 modern 166 #20,329
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 168 #20,252
2001 modern 163 #20,372
2002 modern 170 #20,243
2003 modern 160 #20,789
2004 modern 171 #20,079
2005 modern 170 #20,066
2006 modern 163 #20,789
2007 modern 167 #20,719
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 179 #20,418
2010 modern 182 #20,662
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 169 #21,437
2013 modern 177 #21,170
2014 modern 170 #21,914
2015 modern 174 #21,449
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Mauns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Birstall, Mottram-in-Longdendale, St Marylebone and Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kirklees, Bassetlaw, Lancaster, Wycombe and Ealing. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Birstall Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Mottram-in-Longdendale Lancashire
4 St Marylebone London (North Districts)
5 Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen Shropshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kirklees 001 Kirklees
2 Bassetlaw 015 Bassetlaw
3 Lancaster 020 Lancaster
4 Wycombe 001 Wycombe
5 Ealing 002 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maun

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maun

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Maun is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maun is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Maun falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maun is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Maun, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Maun

The surname "Maun" originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mān," meaning "man" or "servant." This name was likely given to someone who was a servant or manservant.

The earliest known record of the surname "Maun" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1273, where it is listed as "Maun." This indicates that the name was already established in England during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Mawn" and "Mawne," reflecting the variations in spelling during that era. One notable example is John Mawn, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317.

The surname "Maun" has also been associated with certain place names in England. For instance, there is a hamlet called Mawn in Staffordshire, which may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Maun" was Robert Maun, who was born in Oxfordshire in 1512. Another notable figure was Sir Peter Maun, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname "Maun" gained prominence with the birth of John Maun (1608-1672), a prominent English clergyman and author. He served as the Rector of Woodstock in Oxfordshire and wrote several religious works.

Another significant individual with this surname was Sir Henry Maun (1638-1701), a renowned English judge and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament and was appointed as a Baron of the Exchequer in 1689.

During the 18th century, the name "Maun" was still present in various parts of England. One notable individual was Thomas Maun (1718-1798), a successful businessman and landowner from Warwickshire.

Over the centuries, the surname "Maun" has maintained its presence in England, although it is relatively uncommon compared to other English surnames. The name continues to be associated with its origins as a descriptive surname for a manservant or servant.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maun families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maun 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. Yorkshire leads with 20 Mauns recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.74x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 20 1.74x
Shropshire 17 16.95x
Middlesex 14 1.21x
Surrey 13 2.30x
Cheshire 11 4.29x
Staffordshire 11 2.81x
Monmouthshire 8 9.53x
Nottinghamshire 8 5.11x
Suffolk 4 2.83x
Worcestershire 3 1.98x
Hampshire 2 0.84x
Angus 1 0.93x
Berkshire 1 1.15x
Caernarfonshire 1 2.13x
Carmarthenshire 1 2.04x
Devon 1 0.41x
Lancashire 1 0.07x
Lincolnshire 1 0.54x
Norfolk 1 0.56x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Burton Extra in Staffordshire leads with 11 Mauns recorded in 1881 and an index of 488.89x.

Place Total Index
Burton Extra 11 488.89x
Bridgnorth St Mary 10 1020.41x
Lambeth 10 9.88x
Liversedge 10 195.31x
Llanfoist 8 1379.31x
Elston 6 3333.33x
Newton In Ashton Under 6 237.15x
Shrewsbury St Julian 5 201.61x
Hyde 4 52.91x
Islington London 4 3.56x
Monks Eleigh 4 1739.13x
Almondbury 3 53.96x
Enfield 3 39.37x
Holy Trinity 3 10.85x
St Marylebone London 3 4.84x
Wath On Dearne 3 131.00x
Bredicot 2 6666.67x
Christchurch 2 38.76x
Penge 2 26.99x
Appleby 1 454.55x
Ardwick 1 8.05x
Birkenhead 1 4.90x
Bridgnorth St Leonard 1 87.72x
Chirbury 1 169.49x
Kensington London 1 1.55x
Kingston On Thames 1 7.36x
Kirkby In Ashfield 1 59.88x
Leeds 1 1.54x
Llanbeblig 1 21.01x
Llannon 1 149.25x
Mile End Old Town 1 5.46x
Newbury 1 35.84x
Nottingham St Peter 1 57.47x
Paignton 1 54.35x
St Stephen Coleman 1 322.58x
St Vigeans 1 17.24x
Swaffham 1 68.97x
Westminster St John 1 7.08x
Worcester St John 1 55.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 7
George 6
James 5
Thomas 5
William 5
Henry 3
Edward 2
Richard 2
Albert 1
Bartholomew 1
Barton 1
Charles 1
Edmund 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Hy. 1
Jackson 1
Ralph 1
Richd. 1
Samuel 1
Vincent 1
W.C. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Maun surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maun surname in 1881?

In 1881, 119 people were recorded with the Maun surname. That placed it at #17,841 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maun surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Maun a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Maun surname mean?

A toponymic surname derived from the town of Maun, known for its fishing industry.

What does the Maun map show?

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