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UK surname

Mayet

A surname of French origins, derived from an occupational term for a surveyor or land measurer.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Mayet surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 311, ranked #14,376, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Waltham Forest and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mayet is 313 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10266.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

311

2016, ranked #14,376

Peak year

2011

313 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mayet had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016, ranked #14,376.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mayet surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mayet surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mayet 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
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 197 #17,792
1998 modern 211 #17,532
1999 modern 223 #17,025
2000 modern 223 #16,978
2001 modern 219 #16,967
2002 modern 234 #16,543
2003 modern 251 #15,563
2004 modern 259 #15,348
2005 modern 272 #14,742
2006 modern 280 #14,535
2007 modern 283 #14,579
2008 modern 291 #14,430
2009 modern 298 #14,480
2010 modern 307 #14,485
2011 modern 313 #14,200
2012 modern 308 #14,259
2013 modern 312 #14,332
2014 modern 308 #14,571
2015 modern 306 #14,536
2016 modern 311 #14,376

Geography

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Where Mayets 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 Kirklees, Waltham Forest and Leicester. 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 Kirklees 013 Kirklees
2 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
3 Kirklees 010 Kirklees
4 Kirklees 012 Kirklees
5 Leicester 021 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mayet

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mayet

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Mayet surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mayet household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Mayet 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

Mayet 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

Mayet falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mayet 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Mayet

The surname MAYET originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French word "maie," which means "willow." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or a place where willows grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAYET can be found in the medieval records of the Champagne region of northeastern France. These records date back to the 13th century and mention a family bearing this surname living in the village of Mayet-de-Montagne.

The name MAYET also appears in various other historical documents from different parts of France, such as the tax rolls of the Normandy region in the 14th century and the church records of the Burgundy region in the 15th century. This indicates that the name was fairly widespread across different regions of the country during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jean MAYET (born around 1520) was a renowned philosopher and theologian from the town of Béziers in southern France. He was known for his works on metaphysics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname MAYET was François MAYET (1588-1651), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He is credited with describing and classifying numerous plant species native to the Mediterranean region.

In the 18th century, a French military officer named Louis MAYET (1703-1778) gained recognition for his service during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a Brigadier General in the French Army.

During the 19th century, the MAYET surname was also found in various places across Europe, including Germany and Belgium, likely due to migration and intermarriage with families from France. One notable figure from this period was Émile MAYET (1825-1901), a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life.

Throughout history, the surname MAYET has been associated with a variety of professions and areas of expertise, ranging from academia and medicine to the military and the arts. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in France, where it likely derived from a connection to willow trees or a place name related to willows.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mayet families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mayet 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. Surrey leads with 3 Mayets recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.08x.

County Total Index
Surrey 3 21.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 3 Mayets recorded in 1881 and an index of 160.43x.

Place Total Index
Camberwell 3 160.43x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Marie 2

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henri 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 Mayet households.

FAQ

Mayet surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mayet surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Mayet surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mayet surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016. That gives Mayet a modern rank of #14,376.

What does the Mayet surname mean?

A surname of French origins, derived from an occupational term for a surveyor or land measurer.

What does the Mayet map show?

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