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UK surname

Moeller

Derived from the Middle High German word "mülnære" or "müller," denoting a person who owned or worked in a mill.

In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Moeller surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #29,646 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Monmouthshire, Powys and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moeller is 146 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 421.4%.

1881 census count

28

Ranked #29,646

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2016

146 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Moeller had 28 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,646 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Moeller surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moeller surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moeller 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
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 28 #29,646
1891 historical 43 #30,933
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 111 #26,182
2000 modern 122 #24,698
2001 modern 114 #25,344
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 117 #25,695
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 120 #25,922
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 129 #25,673
2012 modern 139 #24,485
2013 modern 143 #24,434
2014 modern 144 #24,504
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Moellers 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 Monmouthshire, Powys, Bradford and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Monmouthshire 002 Monmouthshire
2 Powys 017 Powys
3 Bradford 002 Bradford
4 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kensington and Chelsea 017 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moeller

These lists show first names that appear often with the Moeller 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 Moeller

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Moeller, 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 Moeller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Moeller 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

City Support Workers

Within London, Moeller is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Moeller 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

Moeller falls in decile 9 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.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moeller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Moeller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Moeller

The surname Moeller has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "Moller" or "Muller," which means "miller." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were millers by trade or were associated with mills in some way.

The name Moeller likely emerged in the regions of northern Germany, particularly in areas such as Lower Saxony, where the milling industry was prevalent. In medieval times, mills played a crucial role in the processing of grains, and millers held a respected position within the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moeller can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 14th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Heinrich Moeller (c. 1530-1589) was a German composer and musician. He served as a court musician in Dresden and is credited with contributing to the development of early Baroque music.

Another prominent individual with the surname Moeller was Johann Philipp Moeller (1670-1748), a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher. He was a professor at the University of Rostock and published several influential works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, Georg Moeller (1784-1852) was a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

The name Moeller has also been associated with places and settlements. For instance, the town of Mölln in northern Germany, formerly known as Möllenbüttel, was likely named after a miller or someone associated with a mill in the area.

Throughout history, various spellings of the name have existed, such as Möller, Muller, and Müller, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the German language over time.

While the name Moeller has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. It is now found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and other regions with significant German heritage or influence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Moeller families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moeller 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. Middlesex leads with 17 Moellers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.23x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 17 6.23x
Yorkshire 8 2.96x
Surrey 2 1.50x
Hampshire 1 1.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town in Middlesex leads with 13 Moellers recorded in 1881 and an index of 301.62x.

Place Total Index
Mile End Old Town 13 301.62x
Ilkley 7 1590.91x
Hornsey 4 115.94x
Hound 1 263.16x
Lambeth 1 4.20x
Leeds 1 6.55x
Wimbledon 1 67.11x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Olga 2
Blanche 1
Clara 1
Eliza 1
Ida 1
Katherine 1
Linas 1
Rosine 1
Sarah 1
Sohone 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

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 Moeller households.

FAQ

Moeller surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moeller surname in 1881?

In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Moeller surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moeller surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Moeller a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Moeller surname mean?

Derived from the Middle High German word "mülnære" or "müller," denoting a person who owned or worked in a mill.

What does the Moeller map show?

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