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UK surname

Maurer

A German occupational surname referring to a wall builder, bricklayer, or mason.

In the 1881 census there were 36 people recorded with the Maurer surname, ranking it #28,559 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 226, ranked #18,044, up from #28,559 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Lambeth and Sheffield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shepway, Poole and Tunbridge Wells.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maurer is 233 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 527.8%.

1881 census count

36

Ranked #28,559

Modern count

226

2016, ranked #18,044

Peak year

2014

233 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maurer had 36 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,559 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016, ranked #18,044.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 107 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Maurer surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Maurer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maurer 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 36 #28,559
1891 historical 62 #28,991
1901 historical 83 #24,900
1911 historical 107 #21,842
1997 modern 188 #18,324
1998 modern 201 #18,047
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 189 #18,860
2001 modern 185 #18,840
2002 modern 216 #17,447
2003 modern 223 #16,905
2004 modern 219 #17,180
2005 modern 210 #17,572
2006 modern 209 #17,784
2007 modern 211 #17,856
2008 modern 222 #17,442
2009 modern 210 #18,426
2010 modern 219 #18,319
2011 modern 226 #17,792
2012 modern 218 #18,139
2013 modern 230 #17,756
2014 modern 233 #17,707
2015 modern 225 #18,050
2016 modern 226 #18,044

Geography

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Where Maurers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Lambeth, Sheffield, Bishop Wearmouth and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shepway, Poole, Tunbridge Wells, Woking and The Vale of Glamorgan. 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 Manchester Lancashire
2 Lambeth London (South Districts)
3 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Bishop Wearmouth Durham
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shepway 015 Shepway
2 Poole 017 Poole
3 Tunbridge Wells 012 Tunbridge Wells
4 Woking 006 Woking
5 The Vale of Glamorgan 010 Vale of Glamorgan

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maurer

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maurer

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Maurer, 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 Maurer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Maurer 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, Maurer 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

Maurer 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

Maurer falls in decile 10 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maurer 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Maurer

The surname MAURER has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 12th century. The name is derived from the German word "Maurer," which means "mason" or "bricklayer," referring to the occupation of laying bricks or stone to construct buildings.

MAURER is an occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name was involved in the construction trade, specifically as a mason or bricklayer. This type of surname was common during the Middle Ages when surnames were adopted to distinguish individuals based on their profession or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MAURER can be found in various medieval documents and records from German-speaking regions. One notable example is the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century, which mentions individuals with the surname MAURER.

In the 14th century, the name MAURER appeared in the Stadtbücher (town books) of various German cities, such as Nuremberg and Augsburg, where masons and bricklayers were listed as residents and tradesmen.

Some notable individuals with the surname MAURER throughout history include:

1. Konrad Maurer (1823-1902), a German philologist and historian who specialized in Old Norse literature and Icelandic studies. 2. Georg Ludwig von Maurer (1790-1872), a German legal historian and professor of law at the University of Munich. 3. Yvonne Maurer (1909-1994), a Swiss painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. 4. Christopher Maurer (1558-1614), a German cartographer and engraver who created several important maps and atlases. 5. Gottfried Maurer (1633-1703), a German Baroque composer and organist active in the Baroque period.

The name MAURER has also been associated with various place names, particularly in German-speaking regions. For example, the town of Maurersdorf (literally "Masons' Village") in Saxony, Germany, likely derived its name from the presence of masons or bricklayers in the area.

While the surname MAURER has its roots in Germany and the occupation of masonry, it has since spread worldwide and can be found in various spellings and variations, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of different regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maurer families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maurer 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 11 Maurers recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.16x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 11 3.16x
Surrey 9 5.26x
Middlesex 7 1.99x
Dorset 4 17.35x
Hampshire 3 4.17x
Angus 1 3.07x
Berkshire 1 3.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nether Hallam in Yorkshire leads with 8 Maurers recorded in 1881 and an index of 169.85x.

Place Total Index
Nether Hallam 8 169.85x
Lambeth 4 13.06x
Melcombe Regis 4 416.67x
Richmond 4 166.67x
Whitechapel London 4 115.61x
Millbrook 3 165.75x
Horton In Bradford 2 36.83x
St Pancras London 2 7.07x
Camberwell 1 4.46x
Dundee St Peter 1 10000.00x
Sheffield 1 9.03x
Shoreditch London 1 6.57x
Windsor Castle 1 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Gabrielle 1
Hannah 1
Lena 1
Lydia 1
Margaret 1
Margaretha 1
Margurerite 1
Marie 1
Martha 1
Mary 1
Rachel 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 2
Peter 2
Robert 2
William 2
Conrad 1
Ernest 1
Fred 1
Fritz 1
George 1
Henry 1
Jean 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Julius 1
Wilton 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 Maurer households.

FAQ

Maurer surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maurer surname in 1881?

In 1881, 36 people were recorded with the Maurer surname. That placed it at #28,559 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maurer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016. That gives Maurer a modern rank of #18,044.

What does the Maurer surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a wall builder, bricklayer, or mason.

What does the Maurer map show?

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