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UK surname

Moone

A variant spelling of "Moon", referring to one who lived near a flat moor or marshland.

In the 1881 census there were 95 people recorded with the Moone surname, ranking it #20,349 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, down from #20,349 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Willesden, London parishes and Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Harrow and Wokingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moone is 144 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16.8%.

1881 census count

95

Ranked #20,349

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

1861

144 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Moone had 95 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,349 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 144 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Moone surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moone surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moone 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 105 #16,618
1861 historical 144 #15,817
1881 historical 95 #20,349
1891 historical 124 #20,818
1901 historical 90 #24,021
1911 historical 58 #27,001
1997 modern 121 #24,019
1998 modern 137 #22,922
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 111 #26,111
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 122 #24,812
2005 modern 114 #25,837
2006 modern 116 #25,813
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 128 #25,427
2010 modern 136 #25,009
2011 modern 128 #25,793
2012 modern 120 #26,961
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Moones are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Willesden, London parishes, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures), Edinburgh and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Harrow, Wokingham and Central Bedfordshire. 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 Willesden Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) Leicestershire
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 031 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 027 Cornwall
3 Harrow 006 Harrow
4 Wokingham 008 Wokingham
5 Central Bedfordshire 033 Central Bedfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moone

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Moone

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

Moone 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

Moone 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moone 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Moone

The surname Moone has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mone," which referred to the moon, possibly indicating that the original bearer lived near a place with a crescent-shaped geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1195, where a Richard Mone is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Suffolk from 1275, which lists a Richard le Mone.

The Moone surname may have connections to various place names in England, such as Moon's Green in Surrey, Moone's Hill in Berkshire, or Moone's Farm in Buckinghamshire. These locations likely took their names from early bearers of the Moone surname, reflecting their influence on local geography.

Notable historical figures with the surname Moone include Sir Thomas Moone (1565-1629), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Camelford in Cornwall during the reign of King James I. Another prominent individual was Michael Moone (1608-1689), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote extensively on religious matters.

In the 16th century, John Moone (1520-1588) was a renowned English composer and organist, known for his contributions to the development of church music during the Reformation period. His contemporary, Thomas Moone (1535-1612), was a respected scholar and translator who produced English versions of works by classical Greek and Roman authors.

Moving into the 17th century, we find William Moone (1623-1683), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the field of celestial mechanics. His observations and calculations played a crucial role in refining our understanding of the motions of celestial bodies.

The Moone surname has a rich history deeply rooted in medieval England, with its origins potentially linked to geographical features and place names. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to carry the legacy of its bearers, who have made notable contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Moone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moone 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. Lancashire leads with 12 Moones recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.08x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 12 1.08x
Middlesex 10 1.07x
Yorkshire 10 1.08x
Surrey 9 1.97x
Somerset 8 5.31x
Kent 7 2.19x
Lanarkshire 6 1.98x
Worcestershire 6 4.91x
Cornwall 5 4.72x
Lincolnshire 5 3.34x
Cheshire 4 1.94x
Devon 4 2.05x
Derbyshire 3 2.05x
Hampshire 3 1.56x
Leicestershire 1 0.96x
Royal Navy 1 8.96x
Sussex 1 0.63x
Warwickshire 1 0.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedminster in Somerset leads with 8 Moones recorded in 1881 and an index of 56.50x.

Place Total Index
Bedminster 8 56.50x
Hasbury 6 750.00x
Govan 5 6.68x
Landulph 5 3125.00x
Morton In Gainsborough 5 1724.14x
Audlem 4 816.33x
Clapham 4 34.16x
Greenwich 4 26.83x
Hoyland Nether 4 175.44x
Little Bolton 4 27.99x
Derby All Sts 3 245.90x
Kensington London 3 5.76x
Newington 3 8.67x
Salford 3 9.18x
Stoke Damerel 3 21.99x
Woolwich 3 25.42x
Clayton 2 88.11x
Gorton 2 19.16x
Ince In Makerfield 2 38.68x
Portsmouth 2 45.25x
St Pancras London 2 2.65x
Westminster St James 2 20.77x
Westminster St John 2 17.54x
Barrow In Furness 1 6.62x
Birmingham 1 1.27x
Brighton 1 3.14x
Eastdown 1 833.33x
Glasgow 1 1.86x
Hornsea 1 169.49x
Lambeth 1 1.22x
Loughborough 1 21.23x
Normanby In 1 40.32x
Portsea 1 2.66x
Rothwell 1 53.48x
Royal Navy 1 10.48x
Southwark St Saviour 1 20.79x
St George Bloomsbury 1 18.62x
Wykeham 1 555.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
John 12
William 9
James 4
Thomas 4
Jeremiah 2
Tom 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Edward 1
George 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Mr. 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Moone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moone surname in 1881?

In 1881, 95 people were recorded with the Moone surname. That placed it at #20,349 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moone surname today?

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

What does the Moone surname mean?

A variant spelling of "Moon", referring to one who lived near a flat moor or marshland.

What does the Moone map show?

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