UK surname
A variant spelling of the English surname "Maybury", of locational origin from a town or parish so named.
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Maybee surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 84, ranked #32,726, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dundry, Winford, Nempnett Thrubwell, Blagdon, Butcombe, Newchurch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maybee is 115 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 3.7%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
84
2016, ranked #32,726
Peak year
1901
115 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Maybee surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Maybee surname density by area, 1911 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 | 47 | #24,810 |
| 1861 | historical | 58 | #26,585 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 98 | #24,313 |
| 1901 | historical | 115 | #21,050 |
| 1911 | historical | 102 | #22,465 |
| 1997 | modern | 90 | #28,360 |
| 1998 | modern | 93 | #28,563 |
| 1999 | modern | 91 | #28,937 |
| 2000 | modern | 94 | #28,573 |
| 2001 | modern | 87 | #29,161 |
| 2002 | modern | 87 | #29,644 |
| 2003 | modern | 85 | #29,877 |
| 2004 | modern | 83 | #30,352 |
| 2005 | modern | 84 | #30,359 |
| 2006 | modern | 84 | #30,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 90 | #30,228 |
| 2008 | modern | 88 | #30,857 |
| 2009 | modern | 94 | #30,538 |
| 2010 | modern | 96 | #30,854 |
| 2011 | modern | 92 | #31,301 |
| 2012 | modern | 83 | #32,611 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 85 | #32,743 |
| 2015 | modern | 83 | #32,847 |
| 2016 | modern | 84 | #32,726 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dundry, Winford, Nempnett Thrubwell, Blagdon, Butcombe, Newchurch, London parishes, Steep and Godshill. 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 | Dundry, Winford, Nempnett Thrubwell, Blagdon, Butcombe | Somerset |
| 2 | Newchurch | Hampshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Steep | Hampshire |
| 5 | Godshill | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Maybee 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 Maybee, 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 Maybee surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Maybee 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, Maybee 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 Maybee is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Maybee, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Maybee has its origins in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is a locational name derived from a place name, believed to be the village of Mabey or Mabyer near Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The name is thought to have originated in the late 12th or early 13th century.
The name Maybee is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mæg" meaning kinsman or relative, and "býr" meaning a dwelling or settlement. This suggests the name may have originally referred to a settlement or homestead belonging to a particular family or kin group.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maybee can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Mayby is listed as a resident of the village of Wakefield. The name also appears in various other medieval records from the region, with spellings such as Maybye, Maibey, and Mabyer.
In the 16th century, the name Maybee began to spread beyond Yorkshire and Lancashire, with records showing families bearing the name in other parts of England, including Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Notable historical figures with the surname Maybee include:
1. William Maybee (1585-1653), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lincoln. 2. Robert Maybee (1620-1697), a Puritan clergyman and author from Nottinghamshire. 3. Alice Maybee (1640-1718), a landowner and philanthropist from Yorkshire, known for her support of local schools and churches. 4. John Maybee (1725-1802), a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Canada. 5. Elizabeth Maybee (1780-1865), a renowned lace maker from Nottinghamshire, whose work was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.
The name Maybee is also associated with several place names in England, such as Maybee Lane in Wakefield and Maybee Farm in Lincolnshire, further reinforcing its locational origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maybee 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. Hampshire leads with 43 Maybees recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.23x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 43 | 26.23x |
| Somerset | 11 | 8.54x |
| Kent | 9 | 3.30x |
| Middlesex | 9 | 1.13x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 1.91x |
| Devon | 2 | 1.20x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.51x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.10x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 10.49x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.74x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Portsea in Hampshire leads with 16 Maybees recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.80x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Portsea | 16 | 49.80x |
| Ventnor | 14 | 897.44x |
| Blagdon | 11 | 4074.07x |
| Godshill | 7 | 1842.11x |
| Willesden | 6 | 79.58x |
| Leybourne | 4 | 5000.00x |
| Almondsbury | 3 | 500.00x |
| Chatham | 3 | 39.95x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 6.69x |
| Axminster | 2 | 256.41x |
| Bermondsey | 2 | 8.40x |
| Buriton | 2 | 625.00x |
| Greenwich | 2 | 15.71x |
| Greatham | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Lindfield | 1 | 175.44x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 12.27x |
| Scilly Islands St Mary | 1 | 285.71x |
| Southampton All Sts | 1 | 35.59x |
| Southampton St Lawrence | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Widley | 1 | 344.83x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Maybee 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 Maybee 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 Maybee households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 22 |
| Laundress | 4 |
| Ag Labourer | 3 |
| Bricklayer | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| General Labourer | 2 |
| Ag Labourer Wife | 1 |
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Boot Maker Journeyman | 1 |
| Bricklayers Wife | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Coal Agent | 1 |
| Coal Dealer | 1 |
| Conf Shop Assistant | 1 |
| Cook Dom | 1 |
| Cook Domestic | 1 |
| Engineer Factory M | 1 |
| Farmer (60 Acres) | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer In Metal Mill | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Painter & Plumber | 1 |
| Painter & Plumbers Wife | 1 |
| Plasterer Mason Etc | 1 |
| Sailors Wife | 1 |
| Seamans Widow | 1 |
| Shipwright H M Dockyd | 1 |
| Shipwright H M Dockyd Appce | 1 |
| Stoker | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Maybee surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016. That gives Maybee a modern rank of #32,726.
A variant spelling of the English surname "Maybury", of locational origin from a town or parish so named.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maybee 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.