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UK surname

Moret

French surname associated with the town of Moret-sur-Loing, or potentially deriving from Latin "morator" meaning delayer.

In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Moret surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 119, ranked #27,704, up from #31,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea and Havant.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moret is 119 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 693.3%.

1881 census count

15

Ranked #31,451

Modern count

119

2016, ranked #27,704

Peak year

2012

119 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Moret had 15 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016, ranked #27,704.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 38 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Moret surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moret surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moret 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 15 #31,451
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 31 #30,616
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 93 #29,065
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 99 #30,397
2011 modern 106 #29,157
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 119 #27,704

Geography

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Where Morets 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 Kensington and Chelsea and Havant. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Havant 009 Havant
3 Havant 010 Havant
4 Havant 015 Havant
5 Havant 014 Havant

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moret

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Moret

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Moret surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Moret 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Moret is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Moret 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

Moret falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moret 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Moret

The surname MORET has its origins in France, first appearing in records from the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "moret," meaning a small wood or thicket. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked in a small forest area.

The name's earliest known references can be found in various medieval French documents, including the Cartulaire de Marmoutier, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Marmoutier, dated around 1150. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname MORET, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Geoffroy MORET, a landowner mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille in Normandy in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was Jean MORET, a merchant from the town of Dijon in Burgundy, who lived in the early 14th century.

The name MORET is also associated with several place names in France, such as Moret-sur-Loing, a commune in the department of Seine-et-Marne, and Moret, a village in the department of Saône-et-Loire. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic root as the surname, indicating the connection between the name and geographic locations.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname MORET was Jean-Baptiste MORET (1662-1737), a French priest and scholar who served as a member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. He was renowned for his work on ancient Greek and Roman history and literature.

Another notable figure was Antoine MORET (1676-1718), a French composer and organist who held positions at various churches in Paris and wrote numerous sacred works and organ pieces.

In the 19th century, Louis MORET (1826-1887) was a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

Additionally, Édouard MORET (1830-1917) was a French painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes.

Gustave MORET (1858-1935), a French archaeologist and Egyptologist, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts through his excavations and publications.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Moret families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moret 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. Middlesex leads with 11 Morets recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.53x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 7.53x
Durham 2 4.60x
Devon 1 3.29x
Surrey 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 Martin In Fields in Middlesex leads with 10 Morets recorded in 1881 and an index of 1149.43x.

Place Total Index
St Martin In Fields 10 1149.43x
Monkwearmouth Shore 2 235.29x
Camberwell 1 10.72x
Exeter Heavitree 1 434.78x
St George Hanover 1 52.36x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 2
Ada 1
Alsacia 1
Edith 1
Felicie 1
Jane 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 2
Alex 1
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Gabriel 1
Newby 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 Moret households.

FAQ

Moret surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moret surname in 1881?

In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Moret surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moret surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016. That gives Moret a modern rank of #27,704.

What does the Moret surname mean?

French surname associated with the town of Moret-sur-Loing, or potentially deriving from Latin "morator" meaning delayer.

What does the Moret map show?

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