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UK surname

Mcmonagle

A surname derived from the Gaelic personal name Monaghair, meaning "lively" or "spiritually vigorous".

In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Mcmonagle surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 623, ranked #8,461, up from #30,464 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ17, Maryhill East and IZ15.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcmonagle is 644 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2731.8%.

1881 census count

22

Ranked #30,464

Modern count

623

2016, ranked #8,461

Peak year

1999

644 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcmonagle had 22 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,464 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 623 in 2016, ranked #8,461.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 80 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mcmonagle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcmonagle surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcmonagle 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
1851 historical 16 #30,441
1861 historical 24 #30,922
1881 historical 22 #30,464
1891 historical 24 #32,320
1901 historical 80 #25,251
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 629 #7,868
1998 modern 637 #8,026
1999 modern 644 #8,021
2000 modern 631 #8,125
2001 modern 625 #8,028
2002 modern 622 #8,239
2003 modern 618 #8,139
2004 modern 617 #8,178
2005 modern 614 #8,134
2006 modern 615 #8,127
2007 modern 625 #8,093
2008 modern 625 #8,146
2009 modern 619 #8,393
2010 modern 623 #8,533
2011 modern 612 #8,546
2012 modern 598 #8,627
2013 modern 601 #8,741
2014 modern 622 #8,560
2015 modern 620 #8,505
2016 modern 623 #8,461

Geography

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Where Mcmonagles 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 IZ17, Maryhill East, IZ15, Langside and Barmulloch. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 IZ17 West Dunbartonshire
2 Maryhill East Glasgow City
3 IZ15 West Dunbartonshire
4 Langside Glasgow City
5 Barmulloch Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcmonagle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcmonagle

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mcmonagle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcmonagle household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mcmonagle is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcmonagle is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Mcmonagle falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcmonagle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Mcmonagle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcmonagle

The surname McMonagle originated in Ireland, with the earliest known examples dating back to the 16th century. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Mhanaigh," which means "son of Manach." Manach is believed to be a personal name derived from the old Irish word "manach," meaning "monk" or "monastic."

The McMonagle name has its roots in County Monaghan, located in the Ulster province of Ireland. The region was once a stronghold of the powerful McMonagle clan, who were part of the larger Ui Niallain dynasty that ruled over parts of Ulster for centuries. The McMonagles were prominent landowners and influential figures in the local communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the McMonagle name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals reference a notable individual named Toirdhealbhach McMonagle, who was described as a learned scholar and poet in the late 16th century.

During the Ulster Plantation in the early 17th century, many McMonagles were displaced from their ancestral lands, leading to a diaspora of the name throughout Ireland and beyond. This period also saw various spellings of the surname emerge, such as McMunogal, McMoynogal, and McMonegle.

Notable individuals with the McMonagle surname include:

1. Rory McMonagle (c. 1570-1636), a renowned Irish harpist and composer during the Renaissance period. 2. Niall McMonagle (1754-1823), an Irish patriot and rebel who fought against British rule during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. 3. Mary McMonagle (1825-1901), a prominent philanthropist and advocate for women's education in County Monaghan. 4. Patrick McMonagle (1860-1932), an Irish-American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly in the early 20th century. 5. Seamus McMonagle (1901-1972), a celebrated Irish poet and author whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Ulster.

While the McMonagle name has its origins in Ireland, it has since spread worldwide due to emigration and has become a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found in many countries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mcmonagle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcmonagle 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. Lancashire leads with 1 Mcmonagles recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Mcmonagles recorded in 1881 and an index of 144.93x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 144.93x

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 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 Mcmonagle households.

Occupation Count
Dock Labourer 1

FAQ

Mcmonagle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcmonagle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Mcmonagle surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcmonagle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 623 in 2016. That gives Mcmonagle a modern rank of #8,461.

What does the Mcmonagle surname mean?

A surname derived from the Gaelic personal name Monaghair, meaning "lively" or "spiritually vigorous".

What does the Mcmonagle map show?

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