UK surname
A topographic name for someone living on a moor or marshy area.
In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Moos surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 38, ranked #35,537, down from #32,081 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Willesden and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moos is 165 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 245.5%.
1881 census count
11
Ranked #32,081
Modern count
38
2016, ranked #35,537
Peak year
1891
165 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Moos surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Moos surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 11 | #31,309 |
| 1861 | historical | 82 | #23,321 |
| 1881 | historical | 11 | #32,081 |
| 1891 | historical | 165 | #17,143 |
| 1901 | historical | 52 | #28,377 |
| 1911 | historical | 61 | #26,724 |
| 1997 | modern | 43 | #33,361 |
| 1998 | modern | 46 | #33,286 |
| 1999 | modern | 41 | #33,866 |
| 2000 | modern | 44 | #33,602 |
| 2001 | modern | 42 | #33,658 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 38 | #34,555 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 43 | #34,647 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 43 | #34,931 |
| 2009 | modern | 42 | #35,148 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 38 | #35,501 |
| 2012 | modern | 34 | #35,711 |
| 2013 | modern | 31 | #35,927 |
| 2014 | modern | 37 | #35,616 |
| 2015 | modern | 36 | #35,654 |
| 2016 | modern | 38 | #35,537 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Willesden, London parishes, Manchester and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Moos surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Moos, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Moos surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Moos household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Moos is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moos is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Moos, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MOOS has its origins in Germany, emerging around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "mos," which referred to a swampy or marshy area. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for people who lived near or worked in such environments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MOOS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dated around 1200 AD. The name is also mentioned in the Hanserecesse, a compilation of records from the Hanseatic League, a powerful medieval trading confederation based in northern Germany.
In the 14th century, the name MOOS appeared in various forms, such as Moß, Moess, and Moss, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. The earliest known bearer of the name was Johannes Moos, a landowner from the town of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, recorded in 1375.
The MOOS name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Matthias Moos (1683-1752), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Tübingen. Another prominent bearer was Johann Baptist von Moos (1772-1849), an Austrian military officer who served as a general during the Napoleonic Wars.
In the realm of arts and culture, the name MOOS has been carried by several notable figures. Johann Moos (1899-1972) was a German painter and graphic artist known for his expressionist works. Karl Friedrich Moos (1863-1911) was a Swiss painter and illustrator, renowned for his landscapes and alpine scenes.
The MOOS surname has also been associated with notable scientists and academics. Ernst Moos (1877-1962) was a German physicist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of electrical discharges in gases. Carl Moos (1878-1959) was an Austrian ophthalmologist known for his research on eye diseases and the development of new diagnostic techniques.
While the MOOS name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by emigrants and descendants of the original bearers. The name continues to be prevalent in various spellings, reflecting its rich historical legacy and geographical dispersion.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moos surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 6 Moos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.60x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 3 Moos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.87x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 3 | 28.87x |
| Lexden | 3 | 3750.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 34.97x |
| Long Ashton | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Mile End Old Town | 1 | 59.17x |
| West Hoathly | 1 | 1666.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Moos surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Moos surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Moos households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Baker | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress (Employing 10 Hands) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Moos surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 38 in 2016. That gives Moos a modern rank of #35,537.
A topographic name for someone living on a moor or marshy area.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Moos bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.