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UK surname

Mollard

A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a mound or hill.

In the 1881 census there were 158 people recorded with the Mollard surname, ranking it #14,989 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 152, ranked #23,516, down from #14,989 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Prestbury and Illogan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Bury and Rochdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mollard is 200 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 3.8%.

1881 census count

158

Ranked #14,989

Modern count

152

2016, ranked #23,516

Peak year

1911

200 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mollard had 158 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,989 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016, ranked #23,516.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 200 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mollard surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mollard surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mollard 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 179 #11,346
1861 historical 160 #14,468
1881 historical 158 #14,989
1891 historical 155 #17,920
1901 historical 183 #15,996
1911 historical 200 #14,960
1997 modern 173 #19,295
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 172 #20,009
2000 modern 164 #20,584
2001 modern 160 #20,616
2002 modern 168 #20,396
2003 modern 166 #20,320
2004 modern 161 #20,840
2005 modern 150 #21,786
2006 modern 152 #21,721
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 162 #21,350
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 163 #22,205
2011 modern 160 #22,282
2012 modern 155 #22,762
2013 modern 154 #23,210
2014 modern 154 #23,439
2015 modern 153 #23,413
2016 modern 152 #23,516

Geography

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Where Mollards are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Prestbury, Illogan, Breage and Millom, Muncaster. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Bury, Rochdale, Kensington and Chelsea and Cheshire East. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Prestbury Cheshire
3 Illogan Cornwall
4 Breage Cornwall
5 Millom, Muncaster Cumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 016 Cornwall
2 Bury 019 Bury
3 Rochdale 010 Rochdale
4 Kensington and Chelsea 003 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Cheshire East 018 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mollard

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mollard

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Mollard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mollard 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mollard is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mollard is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Mollard falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mollard 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 Mollard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mollard

The surname Mollard is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "mollard," which means a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Mollard can be found in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, a certain Gilles Mollard is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

In the 13th century, the Mollard family was well-established in the Burgundy region of France. The name appears in various historical documents from the time, such as the Cartulary of Cluny Abbey, where a Guillaume Mollard is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in 1254.

During the 14th century, the Mollard name spread to other parts of France, including the Rhône-Alpes region. In the town of Grenoble, a prominent citizen named Jean Mollard served as a magistrate and was involved in local politics in the late 1300s.

The 15th century saw the rise of a notable Mollard family in the city of Lyon. Pierre Mollard (1412-1488) was a successful merchant and influential member of the city council. His son, Antoine Mollard (1450-1521), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local business community.

In the 16th century, Jacques Mollard (1520-1587) was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. He published several works on religious subjects and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

As the Mollard name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in Switzerland, where they became known as Mollard von Vaumarcus. This line produced several military officers, including Johann Mollard von Vaumarcus (1628-1701), who served in the Swiss Guards.

Throughout its history, the Mollard surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, business, academia, and military service. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left its mark in several regions of France and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mollard families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mollard 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. Cornwall leads with 57 Mollards recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.86x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 57 31.86x
Lancashire 37 1.97x
Cheshire 16 4.59x
Cumberland 8 5.88x
Durham 8 1.70x
Yorkshire 8 0.51x
Warwickshire 7 1.76x
Devon 5 1.52x
Montgomeryshire 5 13.81x
Middlesex 4 0.25x
Isle of Man 2 6.82x
Channel Islands 1 2.14x
Hampshire 1 0.31x
Kent 1 0.19x
Somerset 1 0.39x
Surrey 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Hilary Marazion in Cornwall leads with 13 Mollards recorded in 1881 and an index of 2653.06x.

Place Total Index
St Hilary Marazion 13 2653.06x
Salford 11 19.95x
Germoe 9 2812.50x
Madron Penzance 9 138.25x
Breage 8 490.80x
Millom 8 191.85x
Sutton In Macclesfield 8 220.99x
Bollington In 7 225.81x
Openshaw 7 79.73x
Radcliffe 7 77.43x
St Hilary 6 1153.85x
Stockton On Tees 6 26.48x
Toxteth Park 6 9.45x
Barnsley 5 30.96x
Birmingham 5 3.76x
Llanidloes 5 186.57x
Perranuthnoe 5 1020.41x
Dalton In Furness 3 41.44x
Kensington London 3 3.41x
Tavistock 3 80.00x
Barrow In Furness 2 7.84x
Edgbaston 2 16.18x
Gateshead 2 5.68x
Illogan 2 42.19x
Onchan 2 23.67x
Plymtree 2 833.33x
Bedminster 1 4.18x
Brinnington 1 30.67x
Bury 1 4.67x
Camborne 1 13.57x
Lee 1 12.77x
Liskeard 1 33.44x
Madron 1 68.97x
Marazion 1 476.19x
Marton In Skirlaugh 1 2000.00x
Middlesbrough 1 4.90x
Newington 1 1.71x
Paddington London 1 1.72x
Paul 1 30.77x
Portsea 1 1.58x
St Peter Port 1 11.55x
Wakefield 1 8.32x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 14
Elizabeth 9
Jane 6
Margaret 5
Alice 4
Caroline 4
Ann 3
Annie 3
Clara 3
Ellen 3
Emma 3
Sarah 3
Emily 2
Hannah 2
Kate 2
Martha 2
Agnes 1
Alvina 1
Anne 1
Bertha 1
Bessie 1
Caraline 1
Chrisican 1
Christian 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Etheldretha 1
Florence 1
Grace 1
Hanah 1
Honor 1
Isabella 1
Lillie 1
Lydia 1
Margarita 1
Maria 1
Matilda 1
Rebecca 1
Salina 1
Susan 1
Susanna 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 13
William 10
James 7
Thomas 7
David 4
Francis 3
Richard 3
Alfred 2
George 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
Christerfer 1
Christorford 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Freddie 1
J.H. 1
Joseph 1
Matthew 1
Mercer 1
Robert 1
Stephen 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Mollard surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mollard surname in 1881?

In 1881, 158 people were recorded with the Mollard surname. That placed it at #14,989 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mollard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 152 in 2016. That gives Mollard a modern rank of #23,516.

What does the Mollard surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a mound or hill.

What does the Mollard map show?

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