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UK surname

Mogg

A surname derived from a medieval nickname for someone corpulent or plump.

In the 1881 census there were 704 people recorded with the Mogg surname, ranking it #5,166 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 976, ranked #5,916, down from #5,166 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and Lydlinch, Stock Gayland. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Dorset, North Dorset and Bristol.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mogg is 1,089 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38.6%.

1881 census count

704

Ranked #5,166

Modern count

976

2016, ranked #5,916

Peak year

1911

1,089 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mogg had 704 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,166 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 976 in 2016, ranked #5,916.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,089 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Mogg surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mogg surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mogg 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 526 #4,768
1861 historical 507 #5,159
1881 historical 704 #5,166
1891 historical 783 #5,126
1901 historical 908 #5,113
1911 historical 1,089 #4,260
1997 modern 1,017 #5,415
1998 modern 1,049 #5,446
1999 modern 1,055 #5,459
2000 modern 1,033 #5,534
2001 modern 1,000 #5,578
2002 modern 1,001 #5,680
2003 modern 966 #5,752
2004 modern 988 #5,654
2005 modern 984 #5,620
2006 modern 955 #5,770
2007 modern 953 #5,839
2008 modern 949 #5,885
2009 modern 964 #5,938
2010 modern 972 #6,006
2011 modern 975 #5,925
2012 modern 954 #5,952
2013 modern 955 #6,050
2014 modern 971 #6,010
2015 modern 965 #5,987
2016 modern 976 #5,916

Geography

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Where Moggs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes, Lydlinch, Stock Gayland, Tardebigg and Bridgwater, Goathurst, Durleigh, Wembdon, Chilton Trinity. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Dorset, North Dorset, Bristol and Winchester. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Lydlinch, Stock Gayland Dorset
4 Tardebigg Worcestershire
5 Bridgwater, Goathurst, Durleigh, Wembdon, Chilton Trinity Somerset

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Dorset 012 East Dorset
2 North Dorset 004 North Dorset
3 Bristol 049 Bristol, City of
4 Winchester 012 Winchester
5 Bristol 008 Bristol, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mogg

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mogg

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Mogg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mogg 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 residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Mogg is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mogg is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Mogg 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mogg 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mogg

The surname "MOGG" is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name derived from the Old English word "mogge," which referred to a kind of small, voracious insect or maggot.

In the 11th century, the name was found in records such as the Domesday Book, where it appeared as "Mogga" or "Mogge." This early spelling suggests that the name was likely given as a nickname to someone who exhibited traits resembling a small, persistent insect, such as being energetic or relentless.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Willelmus Mogge, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1207. The name also appeared in various other medieval records, including the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1279, where it was spelled as "Mogge."

Over time, the name spread across different regions of England, with variations in spelling emerging, such as "Mogg," "Mogge," and "Moggs." One notable example is Sir William Mogg (1612-1698), a wealthy landowner and politician from Wiltshire, who served as a Member of Parliament for the county.

Another prominent figure with this surname was John Mogg (1678-1756), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts, including "The Calvinist Cabinet Unlocked" and "The Whole Duty of a Christian." He was born in Devonshire and served as a rector in various parishes throughout his life.

In the 18th century, the name was also associated with Richard Mogg (1730-1804), a renowned English painter and engraver from Somerset. His works, which included portraits and landscapes, were highly regarded during his time and can be found in various art collections.

During the 19th century, the surname gained further recognition with individuals such as James Mogg (1796-1870), a British historian and antiquarian from Gloucestershire. He published several works on local history, including "A Topographical and Historical Account of Cheltenham" and "A Topographical and Historical Account of the Parish of Old Swinford."

Another notable bearer of the name was William Mogg (1854-1936), a British architect and surveyor who was involved in the design and construction of several notable buildings in London and other parts of England.

While the surname "MOGG" is not among the most common in English-speaking countries today, it has a rich history rooted in the early medieval period, reflecting the unique nicknames and descriptive names that emerged during that time.

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1881 census detail

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Mogg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mogg 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. Somerset leads with 174 Moggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.72x.

County Total Index
Somerset 174 15.72x
Middlesex 77 1.12x
Gloucestershire 73 5.41x
Dorset 66 14.62x
Worcestershire 54 6.01x
Devon 44 3.07x
Warwickshire 34 1.96x
Staffordshire 31 1.34x
Lancashire 27 0.33x
Surrey 25 0.75x
Hampshire 24 1.70x
Yorkshire 19 0.28x
Kent 10 0.43x
Cornwall 9 1.16x
Essex 9 0.66x
Glamorgan 8 0.67x
Wiltshire 5 0.82x
Berkshire 3 0.58x
Derbyshire 3 0.28x
Durham 2 0.10x
Lanarkshire 2 0.09x
Monmouthshire 2 0.40x
Caernarfonshire 1 0.36x
Lincolnshire 1 0.09x
Royal Navy 1 1.22x
West Lothian 1 0.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lydlinch in Dorset leads with 32 Moggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 3809.52x.

Place Total Index
Lydlinch 32 3809.52x
Stoke Damerel 32 31.94x
Redditch 23 126.30x
Clifton 22 32.26x
West Bromwich 19 14.30x
Cossington 17 3148.15x
Islington London 17 2.55x
Bridgewater 16 53.24x
Hackney London 16 4.15x
Bristol St Paul In 14 38.96x
Feckenham 14 136.19x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 12 9.45x
Hunslet 12 11.29x
Bedminster 11 10.57x
Ipsley 10 314.47x
Melcombe Regis 10 53.45x
Stalbridge 10 233.10x
Birmingham 9 1.56x
Clevedon 9 78.19x
Kewstoke 9 517.24x
Moorlinch 9 1525.42x
Rowley Regis 9 13.91x
Mile End Old Town 8 7.37x
The Hill 8 138.65x
Ulverston 8 33.66x
Wells St Cuthbert In 8 473.37x
Alverstoke 7 13.72x
Aston 7 1.47x
Bootle Cum Linacre 7 10.80x
Castle Cary 7 145.23x
Manchester 7 1.91x
St Luke London 7 6.35x
St Pancras London 7 1.26x
Bromley 6 16.78x
Churston Ferrers 6 400.00x
Claverdon 6 441.18x
Compton 6 535.71x
Kensington London 6 1.57x
Llanwonno 6 13.94x
Meare 6 180.72x
Old Cleeve 6 151.90x
South Hamlet 6 71.86x
Aldershot 5 10.59x
Bethnal Green London 5 1.67x
Bishops Lydeard 5 177.31x
Bristol St Thomas 5 326.80x
Hornchurch 5 75.08x
Kings Norton 5 6.21x
Kingweston 5 1428.57x
Northwood 5 24.91x
Portsea 5 1.81x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 3.61x
Wells St Andrew 5 505.05x
Bermondsey 4 1.95x
Bitton 4 34.07x
Bristol St George 4 6.41x
Charlton Adam 4 408.16x
Chilton Polden 4 481.93x
Hammersmith London 4 2.36x
Lambeth 4 0.67x
Lyncombe Widcombe 4 13.80x
Nether Stowey 4 231.21x
St Austell 4 15.03x
Stoke Trister 4 404.04x
Street 4 66.78x
Taunton St Mary 4 19.69x
Westbury On Trym 4 8.75x
Brixham 3 18.08x
Camberwell 3 0.68x
Dalton In Furness 3 9.52x
Leeds 3 0.78x
Litchurch 3 6.92x
West Quantoxhead 3 461.54x
West Stour 3 769.23x
Westbury 3 21.13x
Woolavington 3 361.45x
Abingdon St Helen 2 13.25x
Bedwellty 2 2.28x
Holwell 2 204.08x
Prittlewell 2 10.63x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 58
John 35
George 24
James 24
Henry 17
Thomas 17
Alfred 15
Charles 13
Joseph 13
Samuel 13
Richard 9
Walter 7
Albert 6
Robert 6
Edward 4
Frank 4
Frederick 4
Harry 4
Matthew 4
Benjamin 3
Harold 3
Herbert 3
Sidney 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Eli 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Giles 2
Levi 2
Robt. 2
Wm. 2
C.B. 1
Clifton 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Ethelbert 1
Gilbert 1
Hedley 1
Herbet 1
Horace 1
Joe 1
Lineas 1
Marwood 1
Maurice 1
Michael 1
S.E. 1
Saml. 1
Sydenham 1
Worthy 1

FAQ

Mogg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mogg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 704 people were recorded with the Mogg surname. That placed it at #5,166 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mogg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 976 in 2016. That gives Mogg a modern rank of #5,916.

What does the Mogg surname mean?

A surname derived from a medieval nickname for someone corpulent or plump.

What does the Mogg map show?

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