UK surname
An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "farm settlement".
In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Mayton surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #32,081 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry), Winwick and Rotherfield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mayton is 121 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 27.3%.
1881 census count
11
Ranked #32,081
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1861
121 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mayton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mayton surname density by area, 1861 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 | 62 | #22,232 |
| 1861 | historical | 121 | #18,148 |
| 1881 | historical | 11 | #32,081 |
| 1891 | historical | 57 | #29,533 |
| 1901 | historical | 19 | #31,911 |
| 1911 | historical | 14 | #32,045 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry), Winwick, Rotherfield, Manchester and St Marylebone. 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 | Herne (incl. Herne Bay Chapelry) | Kent |
| 2 | Winwick | Lancashire |
| 3 | Rotherfield | Sussex |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mayton 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 Mayton, 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 Mayton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mayton 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, Mayton 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 Mayton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mayton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MAYTON has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mæd" and "tun," meaning "meadow" and "town" or "settlement," respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a town located near a meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAYTON surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Geoffrey de Maitone is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.
In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, the name is recorded as "Maytown," further demonstrating the fluidity of spelling during that era. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name, such as Mayton in Dorset or Mayton in Yorkshire, although direct connections have not been firmly established.
Notable individuals bearing the MAYTON surname throughout history include Sir John Mayton, a prominent English lawyer and judge who lived in the late 14th century. He served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench from 1372 to 1375.
Another historical figure was William Mayton, born in 1612 in Oxfordshire, who emigrated to the American colonies and became one of the founders of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, in the mid-17th century.
In the 18th century, Thomas Mayton (1733-1809) was a respected English clergyman and author, known for his works on theology and religious education.
During the American Revolutionary War, Captain James Mayton (1745-1821) served in the Continental Army and fought in several pivotal battles, including the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
In the literary world, the English writer and poet Elizabeth Mayton (1822-1891) gained recognition for her collection of poems and short stories published in the mid-19th century.
While the MAYTON surname may not have been as widespread as some other English surnames, its historical presence and varied spellings across different regions of England reflect the rich tapestry of the country's cultural and linguistic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mayton 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. Kent leads with 6 Maytons recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.40x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 6 | 16.40x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 9.10x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.87x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 6.92x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitstable in Kent leads with 2 Maytons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | 2 | 1111.11x |
| Wrotham | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Hickling | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Pamber | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Patrixbourne | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Sevenoaks | 1 | 333.33x |
| St George Hanover | 1 | 71.43x |
| St Giles In Fields | 1 | 270.27x |
| St Thomas Winchester | 1 | 625.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mayton 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 Mayton 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 Mayton households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| A B Seaman | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Domestic Cook | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Groom | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Mayton surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Mayton a modern rank of #37,829.
An English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "farm settlement".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mayton 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.