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UK surname

Moultrie

A Scottish locational surname derived from a place near Cupar in Fife, likely meaning "mill town."

In the 1881 census there were 94 people recorded with the Moultrie surname, ranking it #20,467 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 213, ranked #18,785, up from #20,467 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Stanton Harcourt, South Leigh, Northmoor and Glasgow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chiltern, Moodiesburn West and Largs South.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moultrie is 217 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 126.6%.

1881 census count

94

Ranked #20,467

Modern count

213

2016, ranked #18,785

Peak year

2013

217 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Moultrie had 94 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,467 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016, ranked #18,785.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 129 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Moultrie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moultrie surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moultrie 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 33 #27,390
1861 historical 58 #26,585
1881 historical 94 #20,467
1891 historical 108 #22,828
1901 historical 129 #19,735
1911 historical 55 #27,313
1997 modern 177 #19,018
1998 modern 190 #18,687
1999 modern 188 #18,931
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 190 #18,520
2002 modern 188 #19,012
2003 modern 175 #19,690
2004 modern 187 #18,993
2005 modern 191 #18,707
2006 modern 200 #18,294
2007 modern 193 #18,923
2008 modern 203 #18,470
2009 modern 201 #18,965
2010 modern 205 #19,140
2011 modern 207 #18,841
2012 modern 210 #18,604
2013 modern 217 #18,493
2014 modern 215 #18,764
2015 modern 214 #18,712
2016 modern 213 #18,785

Geography

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Where Moultries are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Stanton Harcourt, South Leigh, Northmoor, Glasgow, Dunfermline and Rhu. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Chiltern, Moodiesburn West, Largs South, Livingston Village and Eliburn South and Adur. 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 Govan Combination Lanark
2 Stanton Harcourt, South Leigh, Northmoor Oxfordshire
3 Glasgow Lanark
4 Dunfermline Fife
5 Rhu Dunbarton

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Chiltern 002 Chiltern
2 Moodiesburn West North Lanarkshire
3 Largs South North Ayrshire
4 Livingston Village and Eliburn South West Lothian
5 Adur 006 Adur

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moultrie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Moultrie

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

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Moultrie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Moultrie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Moultrie 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

Moultrie is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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.

2
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Moultrie falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moultrie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Moultrie

The surname Moultrie is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Old French word "moustier," which means "monastery" or "monastic church." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a monastery.

In the 11th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Moustier, Moutier, and Moutiers in Normandy, France. This region played a significant role in the establishment of the name, as many Norman families migrated to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moultrie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was spelled as "Mustiers" and referred to individuals living in areas with monasteries or monastic churches.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name evolved into various spellings, including Moultrie, Moutrie, and Mowltry. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the interpretation of scribes who recorded the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Moultrie include:

1. William Moultrie (1730-1805), an American Revolutionary War hero and the 35th Governor of South Carolina. He is best known for his defense of Sullivan's Island against British naval forces in 1776, earning him the nickname "The Gamecock."

2. John Moultrie (1799-1874), a British writer and dramatist, best known for his play "My Wife's Daughter" and his novels "The Dream of Life" and "The Life of the Rev. Robert Story."

3. Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885), an English clergyman and hymnwriter, who authored numerous hymns, including "Thou art the Way: by Thee alone" and "Hark, hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling."

4. John Moultrie (1690-1768), a British lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Bahamas and Bermuda in the mid-18th century.

5. James Moultrie (1803-1869), a Scottish civil engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of the screw propeller and early steamship design.

The surname Moultrie has a rich history, originating from the monastic communities of medieval France and evolving over centuries as families migrated and settled in various regions. Its presence in historical records and the notable individuals who carried the name further solidify its significance in various cultural and historical contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Moultrie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moultrie 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. Fife leads with 33 Moultries recorded in 1881 and an index of 60.81x.

County Total Index
Fife 33 60.81x
Lanarkshire 14 4.72x
Lancashire 12 1.10x
Oxfordshire 9 15.90x
Dunbartonshire 7 28.41x
Angus 6 7.06x
Surrey 6 1.34x
Aberdeenshire 2 2.36x
Clackmannanshire 2 26.42x
Gloucestershire 1 0.56x
Kent 1 0.32x
Renfrewshire 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. Dunfermline in Fife leads with 27 Moultries recorded in 1881 and an index of 323.74x.

Place Total Index
Dunfermline 27 323.74x
Barony 14 18.66x
Southleigh 9 8181.82x
Bootle Cum Linacre 7 81.02x
Row 7 219.44x
Liff Benvie 6 46.55x
Saline 5 1666.67x
Southwark St Saviour 4 84.93x
Kirkdale 3 16.39x
Alloa 2 54.50x
Frensham 2 303.03x
Newhills 2 114.94x
Abbey 1 9.23x
Clifton 1 11.00x
Everton 1 2.88x
Greenwich 1 6.85x
Liverpool 1 1.51x
Markinch 1 54.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Charlotte 3
Elizabeth 2
Adela 1
Agatha 1
Agnes 1
Catherine 1
Elizh. 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Jane 1
Mary 1
Rosenna 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 3
James 2
Alexander 1
Andrew 1
Aston 1
Barnard 1
Gerard 1
Henry 1
Hugh 1
Laurence 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 Moultrie households.

FAQ

Moultrie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moultrie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 94 people were recorded with the Moultrie surname. That placed it at #20,467 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moultrie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016. That gives Moultrie a modern rank of #18,785.

What does the Moultrie surname mean?

A Scottish locational surname derived from a place near Cupar in Fife, likely meaning "mill town."

What does the Moultrie map show?

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