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UK surname

Menzel

Derived from a Slavic word meaning "stallion" or from German place names meaning "person from Menzel."

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Menzel surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Luton, Hammersmith and Fulham and West Dorset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Menzel is 103 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3300.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2015

103 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Menzel had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Menzel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Menzel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Menzel 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 74 #30,759
2000 modern 75 #30,668
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 74 #31,048
2003 modern 76 #30,883
2004 modern 78 #30,919
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 91 #30,061
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 99 #30,934
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Menzels 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 Luton, Hammersmith and Fulham, West Dorset and Birmingham. 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 Luton 006 Luton
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 020 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 West Dorset 004 West Dorset
4 Birmingham 019 Birmingham
5 Luton 008 Luton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Menzel

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Menzel

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Menzel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Menzel household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Menzel is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Menzel 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

Menzel falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Menzel 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Menzel

The surname Menzel has its origins in the German language and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "menzel," which referred to a small, detached building or hut, often used as a shelter or storage space. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived or worked in such structures.

The Menzel name first emerged in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas like Saxony, Brandenburg, and Silesia. Early records show various spelling variations, such as Mentzel, Mentzell, and Mentzelmann, reflecting the regional dialects and adaptations of the name over time.

One of the earliest known references to the Menzel name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae," a collection of historical documents from the 13th century, where a certain "Heinricus Menzel" is mentioned in a land transaction in the town of Meissen in 1287.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Menzel surname. One prominent figure was Gerhard Menzel (1594-1661), a German jurist and philosopher who served as a legal advisor to the Elector of Brandenburg and authored several influential works on natural law and political philosophy.

Another Menzel of note was Adolph von Menzel (1815-1905), a renowned German artist and illustrator known for his highly detailed paintings and etchings depicting scenes from Prussian history and daily life. His works, such as "The Iron Rolling Mill" and "The Flute Concert," are considered masterpieces of 19th-century German art.

In the realm of science, Rudolf Menzel (1879-1957) was a German astronomer and astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of stellar atmospheres and the development of quantitative spectroscopy. His work helped advance our understanding of the physical properties and chemical compositions of stars.

The Menzel name also gained recognition in the field of literature with Wolfgang Menzel (1798-1873), a German literary critic and historian who wrote extensively on German literature and culture, including his influential work "The History of German Poetry" (Die Geschichte der deutschen Dichtung).

Finally, mention should be made of Karl Menzel (1881-1954), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction and redesign of several German cities, including Frankfurt and Mainz, in the aftermath of World War II.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Menzel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Menzel 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. Midlothian leads with 2 Menzels recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.15x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 2 51.15x
Middlesex 1 3.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leith North in Midlothian leads with 2 Menzels recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.

Place Total Index
Leith North 2 20000.00x
St Martin In Fields 1 588.24x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Ernest 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 Menzel households.

Occupation Count
Page (Hotel) 1

FAQ

Menzel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Menzel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Menzel surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Menzel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Menzel a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Menzel surname mean?

Derived from a Slavic word meaning "stallion" or from German place names meaning "person from Menzel."

What does the Menzel map show?

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