UK surname
A surname derived from a town or place name in the Philippines.
In the 1881 census there were 113 people recorded with the Mayon surname, ranking it #18,412 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 18, ranked #36,832, down from #18,412 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Yardley, Eccles and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mayon is 148 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 84.1%.
1881 census count
113
Ranked #18,412
Modern count
18
2016, ranked #36,832
Peak year
1861
148 bearers
Map years
5
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mayon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mayon 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 | 98 | #17,383 |
| 1861 | historical | 148 | #15,452 |
| 1881 | historical | 113 | #18,412 |
| 1891 | historical | 139 | #19,311 |
| 1901 | historical | 147 | #18,270 |
| 1911 | historical | 129 | #19,577 |
| 1997 | modern | 27 | #35,016 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 18 | #36,104 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 14 | #36,484 |
| 2003 | modern | 14 | #36,512 |
| 2004 | modern | 12 | #36,835 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 16 | #36,714 |
| 2008 | modern | 19 | #36,534 |
| 2009 | modern | 19 | #36,603 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 18 | #36,739 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 17 | #36,888 |
| 2015 | modern | 18 | #36,809 |
| 2016 | modern | 18 | #36,832 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Yardley, Eccles, Manchester, Wells St Cuthbert In and Out and Walsall. 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 | Yardley | Warwickshire |
| 2 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Wells St Cuthbert In and Out | Somerset |
| 5 | Walsall | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mayon 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 Mayon, 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 Mayon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mayon 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, Mayon 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 Mayon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mayon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MAYON is believed to have originated in the Philippines, particularly in the Bicol region, around the 17th century. It is closely associated with the iconic Mayon Volcano, one of the most active and perfectly cone-shaped volcanoes in the world.
The name MAYON is derived from the word "Mayowan," which in the local Bicolano language means "beautiful" or "pretty." This connection to the majestic and symmetrical appearance of the Mayon Volcano is the likely source of the surname's origin.
Historical records indicate that the MAYON surname first appeared in documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Some of the earliest mentions of individuals with this surname can be found in church records and land ownership documents from that period.
One notable figure with the MAYON surname was Padre Francisco Mayon, a Spanish Catholic priest who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in the Bicol region during the late 17th century. He is remembered for his contributions to the establishment of various churches and missions in the area.
Another historically significant individual bearing the MAYON surname was Doña Maria Mayon, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th century. She was known for her charitable works and contributions to the development of the local community.
In the 19th century, the MAYON surname gained further prominence with the birth of General José Mayon, a military leader who fought against the Spanish colonial forces during the Philippine Revolution. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in the fight for Philippine independence.
Other notable individuals with the MAYON surname include Alejandro Mayon, a renowned artist and painter from the early 20th century, whose works captured the beauty of the Bicol region and its people, and Luisa Mayon, a celebrated writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation of the Bicolano language and culture.
While the MAYON surname may have originated in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage of the Bicol region and its iconic Mayon Volcano.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mayon 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. Warwickshire leads with 37 Mayons recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.31x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 37 | 13.31x |
| Lancashire | 28 | 2.14x |
| Yorkshire | 17 | 1.56x |
| Middlesex | 14 | 1.27x |
| Surrey | 4 | 0.74x |
| Leicestershire | 3 | 2.45x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.56x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.52x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 2.21x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.27x |
| Morayshire | 1 | 5.84x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.96x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.56x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.27x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.54x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 15 Mayons recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.19x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 15 | 16.19x |
| Knowle | 12 | 2105.26x |
| Bradford | 8 | 30.26x |
| Everton | 8 | 19.19x |
| Ardsley | 7 | 555.56x |
| Toxteth Park | 6 | 13.55x |
| Barrow In Furness | 5 | 28.11x |
| Chadderton | 5 | 78.25x |
| Shoreditch London | 5 | 10.46x |
| Stoke Newington London | 5 | 58.21x |
| Over Whitacre | 4 | 3636.36x |
| Fillongley | 3 | 750.00x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 3.12x |
| St Giles In Fields | 3 | 78.95x |
| Belgrave | 2 | 72.46x |
| Bradford Girlington | 2 | 408.16x |
| Edgbaston | 2 | 23.20x |
| Kirkdale | 2 | 9.09x |
| Old Monkland | 2 | 14.13x |
| Aston | 1 | 1.31x |
| Beckenham | 1 | 20.33x |
| Burnley | 1 | 9.08x |
| Chertsey | 1 | 28.82x |
| Hanwell | 1 | 51.28x |
| Hastings Holy Trinity | 1 | 72.99x |
| Hereford St John | 1 | 192.31x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 3.36x |
| Llandaff | 1 | 15.65x |
| Oundle | 1 | 86.21x |
| Salford | 1 | 2.60x |
| Speymouth | 1 | 400.00x |
| West Coker | 1 | 277.78x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 3.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mayon 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 Mayon 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 Mayon households.
FAQ
In 1881, 113 people were recorded with the Mayon surname. That placed it at #18,412 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 18 in 2016. That gives Mayon a modern rank of #36,832.
A surname derived from a town or place name in the Philippines.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mayon 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.