UK surname
A German surname derived from a family name meaning "slaughterer" or "butcher".
In the 1881 census there were 100 people recorded with the Mauser surname, ranking it #19,750 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 9, ranked #37,705, down from #19,750 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Northiam and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mauser is 132 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 91.0%.
1881 census count
100
Ranked #19,750
Modern count
9
2016, ranked #37,705
Peak year
1901
132 bearers
Map years
2
1881 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mauser surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mauser surname density by area, 1881 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 | 18 | #30,094 |
| 1861 | historical | 51 | #27,498 |
| 1881 | historical | 100 | #19,750 |
| 1891 | historical | 89 | #25,542 |
| 1901 | historical | 132 | #19,469 |
| 1911 | historical | 10 | #32,609 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 6 | #37,696 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 9 | #37,101 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 10 | #37,335 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 11 | #37,397 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 10 | #37,539 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 9 | #37,705 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Northiam, St Pancras and St John Horsleydown. 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 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | Northiam | Sussex |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | St John Horsleydown | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mauser 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 Mauser, 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 Mauser surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mauser 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, Mauser 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 Mauser is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mauser, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MAUSER has its origins in Germany, emerging during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "mauser," meaning "mouser" or "one who catches mice." This occupational surname likely referred to individuals who were responsible for catching and eliminating mice and other rodents, a crucial task in agricultural communities.
The earliest recorded instances of the MAUSER name can be traced back to various regions of present-day Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. In the 15th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, such as the Nuremberg Chronicle, a renowned illustrated world history book published in 1493.
One of the notable early bearers of the MAUSER name was Johann Mauser, a German weapons manufacturer born in 1818. He founded the Mauser company, which produced some of the most influential and widely used bolt-action rifle designs in history, including the Mauser Model 1898 and the Karabiner 98k.
Another prominent figure with the MAUSER surname was Wilhelm Mauser, Johann's younger brother, who was born in 1834. Wilhelm played a significant role in the development and refinement of the iconic Mauser rifle designs, contributing to their widespread adoption by various militaries around the world.
In the 19th century, the MAUSER name also gained recognition through the work of Paul Mauser, a German weapons designer and inventor born in 1838. He is credited with the development of the Mauser Model 1871, a single-shot metallic cartridge rifle that served as a precursor to the more advanced Mauser bolt-action rifles.
The MAUSER surname has also been associated with several notable individuals in fields beyond weapons manufacturing. For instance, Georg Mauser, born in 1876, was a German landscape painter whose works captured the beauty of various regions in Germany and Switzerland.
Additionally, Theodor Mauser, born in 1887, was a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and other German cities during the early 20th century, contributing to the architectural landscape of his time.
While the MAUSER name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from their homeland. However, the surname's origins remain firmly rooted in the German language and cultural traditions, reflecting its unique historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mauser 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 33 Mausers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.08x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tibenham in Norfolk leads with 10 Mausers recorded in 1881 and an index of 5555.56x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Tibenham | 10 | 5555.56x |
| Clerkenwell London | 7 | 36.63x |
| Camberwell | 6 | 11.60x |
| Friern Barnet | 6 | 337.08x |
| St Albans St Stephen | 5 | 1020.41x |
| St George Hanover | 5 | 47.30x |
| Battersea | 4 | 13.43x |
| Eastry | 4 | 1052.63x |
| Islington London | 4 | 5.10x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 4 | 87.34x |
| South Mimms | 4 | 360.36x |
| Croydon | 3 | 13.70x |
| Mile End Old Town | 3 | 23.47x |
| Ombersley | 2 | 338.98x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 3.07x |
| Bexley | 1 | 40.98x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 4.10x |
| Chipping Barnet | 1 | 102.04x |
| Colchester St Botolph | 1 | 73.53x |
| Dover St Mary Virgin | 1 | 37.45x |
| Hastings St Mary | 1 | 29.41x |
| Horsham | 1 | 37.74x |
| Nacton | 1 | 714.29x |
| Peasmarsh | 1 | 434.78x |
| Portland | 1 | 34.97x |
| Portsea | 1 | 3.08x |
| Rottingdean | 1 | 212.77x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.31x |
| York St Mary | 1 | 30.12x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mauser 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 Mauser 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 Mauser households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 14 |
| Schol | 4 |
| Farm Laborer | 2 |
| General Labourer | 2 |
| Silk Flower Maker (Artif) | 2 |
| Agent For Book (Publisher) | 1 |
| Agricultural Labr | 1 |
| Assistant Overseer (M) | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Bricklayers Labourer | 1 |
| Brklayers Labourer | 1 |
| Confectioners Assistant | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gen Serv | 1 |
| House Painter | 1 |
| Housemaid Domestic | 1 |
| Independent | 1 |
| Kitchen Maid | 1 |
| Lab (Ordnance) | 1 |
| Licensed Victualler | 1 |
| Lieut A H Corps | 1 |
| Master | 1 |
| Master Boot Maker | 1 |
| Paper Warehouse Porter | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Ship Fitter | 1 |
| Shirt Maker | 1 |
| Teacher | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 100 people were recorded with the Mauser surname. That placed it at #19,750 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 9 in 2016. That gives Mauser a modern rank of #37,705.
A German surname derived from a family name meaning "slaughterer" or "butcher".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mauser 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.