UK surname
A surname derived from the French place name Menton, located in southeastern France.
In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Menton surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 60, ranked #34,340, down from #27,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, St Leonard Shoreditch and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Menton is 176 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 27.7%.
1881 census count
47
Ranked #27,019
Modern count
60
2016, ranked #34,340
Peak year
1861
176 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Menton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Menton surname density by area, 1891 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 | 67 | #21,440 |
| 1861 | historical | 176 | #13,335 |
| 1881 | historical | 47 | #27,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 114 | #22,006 |
| 1901 | historical | 72 | #26,162 |
| 1911 | historical | 43 | #28,581 |
| 1997 | modern | 62 | #31,412 |
| 1998 | modern | 65 | #31,477 |
| 1999 | modern | 62 | #31,893 |
| 2000 | modern | 69 | #31,273 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 65 | #31,903 |
| 2003 | modern | 65 | #31,979 |
| 2004 | modern | 65 | #32,177 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 53 | #33,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 58 | #33,731 |
| 2008 | modern | 59 | #33,827 |
| 2009 | modern | 60 | #33,989 |
| 2010 | modern | 60 | #34,205 |
| 2011 | modern | 58 | #34,330 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 66 | #34,025 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 60 | #34,340 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, St Leonard Shoreditch, Gateshead, St Werburgh and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 4 | St Werburgh | Derbyshire |
| 5 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Menton 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 Menton, 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 Menton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Menton 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, Menton 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 Menton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Menton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Menton originated in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "menter," which meant "to dwell" or "to reside." The name was likely first given to someone who lived in a specific town or region.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Menton can be found in medieval records from the Normandy region of France. In the Domesday Book, a census conducted in 1086 by William the Conqueror, there are several entries for people with the name Menton or similar spellings, such as Mentun or Mentone.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Gilbertus de Menton, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195. Another notable figure was Renaud Menton, a French nobleman who took part in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
The surname Menton is also associated with the town of Menton, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, near the border with Italy. It is likely that some individuals adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence in this coastal town.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Menton. Robert Menton (1492-1556) was a French philosopher and theologian who studied at the University of Paris. Marie-Antoinette Menton (1722-1805) was a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of King Louis XV.
In England, the name was introduced by Norman settlers after the conquest of 1066. One of the earliest recorded Mentons in England was Sir John Menton (1310-1372), a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.
Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Menton (1550-1612), an English politician and landowner who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was also the owner of the Menton Estate in Cambridgeshire.
It is worth noting that the name Menton has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Europe, such as the village of Menton in Normandy, France, and the town of Menton in the Italian region of Piedmont.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Menton 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. Middlesex leads with 12 Mentons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 12 | 2.62x |
| Lancashire | 8 | 1.47x |
| Angus | 7 | 16.49x |
| Durham | 5 | 3.67x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.79x |
| Herefordshire | 3 | 15.97x |
| Worcestershire | 2 | 3.34x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.39x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 1.25x |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 11.75x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.64x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.22x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liff Benvie in Angus leads with 7 Mentons recorded in 1881 and an index of 108.53x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Liff Benvie | 7 | 108.53x |
| Bow London | 4 | 68.49x |
| Gateshead | 4 | 39.18x |
| Mile End Old Town | 4 | 55.25x |
| Brimfield | 3 | 3000.00x |
| Camberwell | 3 | 10.25x |
| Eccleston In Prescot | 3 | 109.89x |
| Bromley London | 2 | 19.84x |
| Claines | 2 | 121.95x |
| Manchester | 2 | 8.18x |
| Alfreton | 1 | 45.87x |
| Didsbury | 1 | 138.89x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.50x |
| Leeds | 1 | 3.90x |
| Litherland | 1 | 87.72x |
| Milton In Gravesend | 1 | 42.55x |
| Onchan | 1 | 40.82x |
| Roath | 1 | 27.55x |
| Shadwell London | 1 | 78.13x |
| Sherburn | 1 | 238.10x |
| St Giles In Fields | 1 | 63.29x |
| Wednesfield | 1 | 43.86x |
| West Derby | 1 | 6.29x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Menton 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 Menton 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 Menton households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Labourer General | 2 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Baker | 1 |
| Coach Maker | 1 |
| Coachman D | 1 |
| Coal Agent | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cooper | 1 |
| Deputy Overman (Coal Miner) | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Envelope Cementer | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| Gen Dom Serv | 1 |
| Gen Lab | 1 |
| General Laborer | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer In Manure Works | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| No Profession | 1 |
| Nurse (Dom) | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Sewing Machine Shopman (Eng ?) (Mkr) | 1 |
| Ward Maid | 1 |
| Watchmaker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Menton surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 60 in 2016. That gives Menton a modern rank of #34,340.
A surname derived from the French place name Menton, located in southeastern France.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Menton 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.