UK surname

Mingle

A surname suggesting someone who likes to mix and socialize with others.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea and North Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mingle is 108 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2016

108 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Mingle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mingle surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mingle 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	9	#32,724
1891	historical	4	#34,098
1901	historical	10	#33,026
1911	historical	11	#32,463
1997	modern	62	#31,412
1998	modern	64	#31,562
1999	modern	66	#31,509
2000	modern	75	#30,668
2001	modern	73	#30,699
2002	modern	85	#29,867
2003	modern	78	#30,654
2004	modern	84	#30,244
2005	modern	74	#31,522
2006	modern	78	#31,385
2007	modern	87	#30,666
2008	modern	92	#30,286
2009	modern	95	#30,393
2010	modern	104	#29,618
2011	modern	103	#29,589
2012	modern	97	#30,798
2013	modern	102	#30,415
2014	modern	105	#30,204
2015	modern	105	#30,092
2016	modern	108	#29,578

Geography

Where Mingles 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 Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, North Somerset, Merton and Westminster. 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	Southwark 027	Southwark
2	Kensington and Chelsea 002	Kensington and Chelsea
3	North Somerset 001	North Somerset
4	Merton 013	Merton
5	Westminster 002	Westminster

Forenames

First names often paired with Mingle

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Margaret Helen Charity Barbara Elizabeth Victoria Esther Ellen Michelle Rebecca

Recent male names

William Francis Solomon Andrew Samuel Frederick Edward Anthony Felix Michael

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mingle

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Mingle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mingle 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mingle is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mingle 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mingle 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mingle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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: Black - African

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mingle

The surname Mingle is of English origin, first appearing in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "myngan," which means "to mix or mingle." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a mixer or blender of materials, possibly in a trade such as brewing or baking.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Mingle can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert Myngel is listed. This spelling variation, along with others like Myngyll and Myngul, was common in medieval times before standardized spellings became more widespread.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records across England, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Myngyl is mentioned in 1317. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions by that time.

One notable bearer of the name was John Mingle, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the 16th century. He served as Mayor of Bristol in 1548 and was involved in the city's thriving trade with the West Indies and the Americas.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Mingle, who lived in the early 17th century and was a member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in 1624. He was also a landowner and held estates in the county.

In the late 17th century, a Nicholas Mingle was recorded as a member of the Worshipful Company of Grocers in London, a prestigious guild for merchants and traders dealing in various goods.

During the 18th century, the surname appears in various parish records across England, suggesting its continued presence in different parts of the country. For example, a William Mingle was baptized in the village of Baginton, Warwickshire, in 1723.

One notable bearer from this era was Richard Mingle, a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker who lived in London in the mid-18th century. His timepieces were highly sought after and can be found in several museum collections today.

As the centuries progressed, the Mingle surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the colonies in North America and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mingle surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mingle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Mingle a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Mingle surname mean?