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UK surname

Mcmanamon

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname 'Mac Mathghamhna' meaning 'descendant of the bear'.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pembrokeshire, Westminster and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcmanamon is 335 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

316

2016, ranked #14,227

Peak year

2010

335 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 316 in 2016, ranked #14,227.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 26 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Mcmanamon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcmanamon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcmanamon 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 26 #30,677
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 26 #30,547
1997 modern 287 #13,912
1998 modern 294 #14,060
1999 modern 290 #14,281
2000 modern 300 #13,904
2001 modern 286 #14,160
2002 modern 299 #14,017
2003 modern 311 #13,501
2004 modern 315 #13,450
2005 modern 303 #13,757
2006 modern 310 #13,603
2007 modern 316 #13,566
2008 modern 313 #13,746
2009 modern 320 #13,796
2010 modern 335 #13,645
2011 modern 328 #13,730
2012 modern 318 #13,926
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 322 #14,113
2015 modern 321 #14,062
2016 modern 316 #14,227

Geography

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Where Mcmanamons 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 Pembrokeshire, Westminster, Brent, North Muirton and Old Scone and Huntingdonshire. 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 Pembrokeshire 012 Pembrokeshire
2 Westminster 006 Westminster
3 Brent 011 Brent
4 North Muirton and Old Scone Perth and Kinross
5 Huntingdonshire 001 Huntingdonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcmanamon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcmanamon

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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, Mcmanamon 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

Mcmanamon 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

Mcmanamon falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcmanamon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mcmanamon

The surname MCMANAMON is of Irish origin, originating from the Gaelic MacManamoinn or MacManamoyn. This name is derived from the Irish Gaelic personal name Adamnan, which was Latinized from the Old Irish Adnaman or Ad-noman, meaning "son of the noble."

The name can be traced back to County Leitrim in the province of Connacht, Ireland, where it was first recorded in the 12th century. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where it appeared as "MacManamoyn" in the year 1171.

The MCMANAMON name is also associated with the historic Barony of Roscommon in County Roscommon, where it was a prominent family in the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records, including the Annals of Loch Cé and the Annals of Ulster.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MCMANAMON was Gilla-Críst Mac Manamoyn, a notable Irish cleric and scholar who lived in the late 12th century. He was known for his writings on ecclesiastical law and his involvement in the Synod of Cashel in 1172.

Another notable MCMANAMON was Tomás Mac Manamoyn, a 14th-century Irish chieftain and landowner in County Leitrim. He was involved in several conflicts with neighboring clans and is mentioned in various historical accounts from the time.

In the 16th century, the MCMANAMON name was associated with the O'Rourke clan of Breffny, a powerful Irish dynasty in the region. One member of this family was Donal Mac Manamoyn O'Rourke, who was recorded as a witness to a land grant in 1585.

During the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century, many MCMANAMON families were displaced from their ancestral lands in Leitrim and Roscommon. Some relocated to other parts of Ireland, while others immigrated to Scotland and England.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the MCMANAMON surname was Patrick MCMANAMON, a Catholic priest and educator who established several schools in County Leitrim. He played a significant role in preserving Irish language and culture during a time of suppression.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the MCMANAMON name have included MacManamoyn, MacManamoyn, MacManamon, and McManamond, among others. These variations often reflect local dialects and the influence of anglicization on Irish surnames.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcmanamon surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mcmanamon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 316 in 2016. That gives Mcmanamon a modern rank of #14,227.

What does the Mcmanamon surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname 'Mac Mathghamhna' meaning 'descendant of the bear'.

What does the Mcmanamon map show?

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