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UK surname

Moutrey

A locational surname derived from a place name in northern France.

In the 1881 census there were 26 people recorded with the Moutrey surname, ranking it #29,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #29,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, East Riding of Yorkshire and Redcar and Cleveland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moutrey is 108 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 215.4%.

1881 census count

26

Ranked #29,911

Modern count

82

2016, ranked #32,895

Peak year

1998

108 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Moutrey had 26 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016, ranked #32,895.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 48 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Moutrey surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moutrey surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Moutrey 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 6 #32,278
1861 historical 23 #31,039
1881 historical 26 #29,911
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 48 #28,006
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 93 #29,065
2005 modern 85 #30,219
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 91 #30,944
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 94 #31,016
2012 modern 87 #32,180
2013 modern 91 #32,020
2014 modern 88 #32,495
2015 modern 81 #32,975
2016 modern 82 #32,895

Geography

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Where Moutreys 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 Northumberland, East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland, Scarborough and Highland. 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 Northumberland 013 Northumberland
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 018 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 Redcar and Cleveland 012 Redcar and Cleveland
4 Scarborough 002 Scarborough
5 Highland Stirling

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moutrey

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Moutrey

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Moutrey, 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 Moutrey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Moutrey 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Moutrey is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Moutrey is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Moutrey falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moutrey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Moutrey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Moutrey

The surname MOUTREY is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, tracing its roots back to the medieval period, approximately the 12th or 13th century. It is speculated to have derived from an Old French term, potentially relating to a topographical feature or an occupation.

One theory suggests that MOUTREY may have its origins in the Old French word "moutier," which referred to a monastery or a church. This could indicate that the name might have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in such religious establishments. Alternatively, it could stem from a place name that incorporated this word, such as Moutier-d'Ahun or Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits.

In the 13th century, a record from the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris mentions a certain Guillaume MOUTREY, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that era. Additionally, some historical documents from Normandy in the 14th century reference individuals bearing the name MOUTREY, suggesting its prevalence in that region as well.

Notable figures throughout history who carried the MOUTREY surname include Jean MOUTREY (1570-1638), a renowned French architect credited with designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais. Another prominent figure was Pierre MOUTREY (1625-1697), a French magistrate and author who served as the Lieutenant General of the Bailiwick of Troyes.

In the 18th century, a certain Marguerite MOUTREY (1711-1786) gained recognition as a notable French painter and engraver, contributing to the development of the arts during that period. Moving forward, Jacques MOUTREY (1832-1905) was a distinguished French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and rose to the rank of General.

Lastly, a more contemporary figure was the French politician and writer, Camille MOUTREY (1892-1972), who played a significant role in the political landscape of the early 20th century, serving as a member of the National Assembly and authoring several books on political and social issues.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Moutrey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moutrey 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. Durham leads with 8 Moutreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.24x.

County Total Index
Durham 8 17.24x
Yorkshire 8 5.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Haswell in Durham leads with 7 Moutreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2121.21x.

Place Total Index
Haswell 7 2121.21x
Marske In Guisbrough 7 2592.59x
Linthorpe 1 108.70x
West Rainton 1 714.29x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ada 1
Annie 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellenor 1
Jane 1
Mary 1
Mgt. 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Jno. 2
Joseph 2
Chas. 1
George 1
John 1
Robert 1
Wm. 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 Moutrey households.

FAQ

Moutrey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moutrey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 26 people were recorded with the Moutrey surname. That placed it at #29,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moutrey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Moutrey a modern rank of #32,895.

What does the Moutrey surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in northern France.

What does the Moutrey map show?

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