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UK surname

Mohun

Of Breton origin, possibly referring to a location or estate.

In the 1881 census there were 43 people recorded with the Mohun surname, ranking it #27,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, down from #27,575 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Leeds and Hartlepool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mohun is 120 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 158.1%.

1881 census count

43

Ranked #27,575

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2011

120 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mohun had 43 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,575 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 77 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mohun surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mohun surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mohun 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 57 #23,092
1861 historical 68 #25,196
1881 historical 43 #27,575
1891 historical 57 #29,533
1901 historical 68 #26,598
1911 historical 77 #25,106
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 91 #28,806
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 93 #28,382
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 96 #28,605
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 105 #28,815
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 120 #26,930
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 105 #29,916
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Mohuns 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 Hounslow, Leeds, Hartlepool, Enfield and Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Hounslow 021 Hounslow
2 Leeds 076 Leeds
3 Hartlepool 012 Hartlepool
4 Enfield 014 Enfield
5 Stockton-on-Tees 006 Stockton-on-Tees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mohun

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

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Mohun surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mohun 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Mohun is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mohun 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

Mohun falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mohun 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Mohun

The surname Mohun has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "mohon," meaning a small hill or mound, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have resided near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Mohun name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Mohun." This ancient manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, serves as a comprehensive record of landholdings and population in England at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Mohun family held significant land and influence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. Notable figures from this period include William de Mohun, who was a prominent landowner and military commander during the reign of King John in the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Mohun name appears in historical records associated with the settlement of Mouns, now known as Munsley, located in the county of Herefordshire. This place name is thought to be derived from the same Old French root as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and geographical features.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the Mohun surname was John de Mohun, a distinguished military leader and landowner who lived during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He played a pivotal role in the Wars of Scottish Independence, serving under King Edward I and later becoming a close advisor to King Edward II.

Another notable figure was Reginald de Mohun, born around 1235, who served as Lord of Dunster in Somerset. He was a prominent figure in the Barons' War against King Henry III and was present at the Battle of Lewes in 1264.

In the 15th century, the Mohun family's influence continued to grow, with Sir John Mohun of Dunster serving as a Member of Parliament and a respected landowner in Somerset during the reign of King Henry VI.

Throughout the centuries, the Mohun surname has been associated with various noble and influential families in England, with many members holding positions of power and authority. Despite variations in spelling, such as Mohun, Moion, and Moyon, the name's origins and meaning have remained rooted in its Old French heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mohun families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mohun 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. Yorkshire leads with 19 Mohuns recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.57x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 19 4.57x
Durham 13 10.42x
Kent 8 5.59x
Northumberland 1 1.60x
Somerset 1 1.48x
Sussex 1 1.41x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Giles in Durham leads with 8 Mohuns recorded in 1881 and an index of 1025.64x.

Place Total Index
St Giles 8 1025.64x
Herne 6 952.38x
Danby Wiske 5 12500.00x
Whorlton 5 5000.00x
Skelton In Guisbrough 4 357.14x
Brotton 2 370.37x
Crossgate 2 363.64x
Stockton On Tees 2 33.28x
Acomb 1 454.55x
Brighton 1 7.01x
Flax Bourton 1 3333.33x
Folkestone 1 36.10x
Great Ayton 1 400.00x
Lanchester 1 434.78x
Sheffield 1 7.56x
Styford 1 5000.00x
Tonbridge 1 19.38x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 3
Mary 3
Emma 2
Hannah 2
Sarah 2
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Easter 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizth. 1
Faith 1
Kate 1
Margaret 1
Margaretta 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 7
Charles 2
Henry 2
James 2
Martin 2
Frederick 1
George 1
Harry 1
Rowland 1
Thomas 1
William 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 Mohun households.

FAQ

Mohun surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mohun surname in 1881?

In 1881, 43 people were recorded with the Mohun surname. That placed it at #27,575 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mohun surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Mohun a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Mohun surname mean?

Of Breton origin, possibly referring to a location or estate.

What does the Mohun map show?

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