UK surname
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic MacAnaMhanaigh, meaning "son of the monk."
In the 1881 census there were 189 people recorded with the Mcmannus surname, ranking it #13,322 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #13,322 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Edinburgh and Glasgow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcmannus is 189 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 97.9%.
1881 census count
189
Ranked #13,322
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1881
189 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1881
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mcmannus surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mcmannus 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 | 48 | #24,615 |
| 1861 | historical | 104 | #20,477 |
| 1881 | historical | 189 | #13,322 |
| 1891 | historical | 83 | #26,376 |
| 1901 | historical | 92 | #23,800 |
| 1911 | historical | 7 | #33,083 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 9 | #36,980 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 6 | #37,837 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 7 | #37,865 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 4 | #38,392 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paisley Abbey and Penninghame. 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 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 2 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 3 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 4 | Paisley Abbey | Renfrew |
| 5 | Penninghame | Wigtown |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mcmannus 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 Mcmannus, 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 Mcmannus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mcmannus 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, Mcmannus 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 Mcmannus is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcmannus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MCMANNUS originated in Ireland in the early medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name Manus, which means "great good" or "great luck." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" means "son of," indicating that the name originally referred to the son of a man named Manus.
In ancient Irish records, the name appears with various spellings, such as McManus, MacManus, and McMannus. It is found in historical documents from the 12th century onwards, particularly in the annals of Ireland and in records of monastic settlements.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Tomaltach MacManus, a prominent Irish chieftain who lived in the late 12th century. He was a member of the powerful MacManus clan, which held territories in County Fermanagh, Ulster.
Another notable figure was Seamus MacManus, an Irish author and storyteller born in 1869. He is best known for his collections of Irish folklore and legends, including "In Chimney Corners" and "The Leadin' Road."
In the 16th century, the surname MCMANNUS appeared in the Fiants of the Tudor Conquest of Ireland, which were legal documents issued by the English Crown. This suggests that members of the family held lands or positions of authority during this period.
During the 17th century, several MCMANNUS individuals were involved in the Irish Confederate Wars and the Williamite War in Ireland, fighting against English rule. One such figure was Terence MacManus, a commander in the Irish Confederate army.
In the 19th century, Patrick MacManus, born in 1806, was an Irish nationalist and member of the Young Ireland movement. He was involved in the Irish Rebellion of 1848 and was later forced into exile.
The MCMANNUS surname is also associated with several place names in Ireland, such as Ballymacmanus and Kilmacmanus, which likely derived from the family name and their historical landholdings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcmannus 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. Lancashire leads with 8 Mcmannus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.29x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 | 3.29x |
| Midlothian | 6 | 21.87x |
| Denbighshire | 2 | 25.84x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.98x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 2.38x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 3.28x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.49x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 8 Mcmannus' recorded in 1881 and an index of 112.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Derby | 8 | 112.52x |
| Kirknewton | 6 | 7500.00x |
| Islington London | 2 | 10.08x |
| Llanrwst | 2 | 740.74x |
| Elswick | 1 | 41.15x |
| Eston | 1 | 227.27x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 103.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mcmannus 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 Mcmannus 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 Mcmannus households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Hawker | 2 |
| At Rope Works | 1 |
| Chaircainer | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Labourer Ironworks | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 189 people were recorded with the Mcmannus surname. That placed it at #13,322 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Mcmannus a modern rank of #38,419.
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic MacAnaMhanaigh, meaning "son of the monk."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcmannus 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.