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UK surname

Mulcock

A variant or corruption of the surname Mullock, referring to a person who ground grain at a mill.

In the 1881 census there were 201 people recorded with the Mulcock surname, ranking it #12,791 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 200, ranked #19,591, down from #12,791 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, Farringdon, Great and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wiltshire, Swindon and Cotswold.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mulcock is 273 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.5%.

1881 census count

201

Ranked #12,791

Modern count

200

2016, ranked #19,591

Peak year

1911

273 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mulcock had 201 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,791 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016, ranked #19,591.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 273 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mulcock surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mulcock surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mulcock 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 161 #12,288
1861 historical 152 #15,126
1881 historical 201 #12,791
1891 historical 240 #13,123
1901 historical 237 #13,574
1911 historical 273 #12,177
1997 modern 218 #16,704
1998 modern 228 #16,706
1999 modern 222 #17,080
2000 modern 222 #17,032
2001 modern 213 #17,267
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 207 #17,746
2004 modern 198 #18,308
2005 modern 201 #18,080
2006 modern 198 #18,425
2007 modern 196 #18,737
2008 modern 201 #18,584
2009 modern 204 #18,779
2010 modern 206 #19,066
2011 modern 213 #18,502
2012 modern 201 #19,147
2013 modern 217 #18,493
2014 modern 215 #18,764
2015 modern 202 #19,433
2016 modern 200 #19,591

Geography

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Where Mulcocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, Farringdon, Great, London parishes, Bishopston and Stratton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wiltshire, Swindon and Cotswold. 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 Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas Berkshire
2 Farringdon, Great Berkshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Bishopston Wiltshire
5 Stratton Wiltshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wiltshire 001 Wiltshire
2 Swindon 013 Swindon
3 Swindon 008 Swindon
4 Cotswold 008 Cotswold
5 Cotswold 010 Cotswold

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mulcock

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mulcock

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mulcock is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mulcock 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mulcock falls in decile 8 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mulcock 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mulcock

The surname Mulcock has its origins in early medieval England, with records indicating it first appeared in the county of Worcestershire in the late 11th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "mul" meaning "mule" and "cock" referring to a rooster, possibly denoting an occupation or place of residence associated with these animals.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documents a landowner named Radulfus Mulcoc in the village of Ombersley, Worcestershire. The name's spelling evolved over the centuries, with variants such as Mulcoke, Mulcocke, and Mulcox appearing in various historical records.

During the 13th century, the name Mulcock appears to have spread to neighboring counties, with records of individuals bearing the surname in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. One notable figure from this period was John Mulcock, a landowner and merchant from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, who was granted a royal charter in 1285 to establish a weekly market in the town.

By the 15th century, the Mulcock family had established themselves as prominent landowners and farmers in the Midlands region of England. In 1492, a Thomas Mulcock was recorded as the owner of a substantial estate near the village of Studley, Warwickshire.

The 17th century saw the rise of a notable Mulcock family in the county of Shropshire. William Mulcock (1603-1679), a wealthy merchant and landowner, was a prominent figure in the town of Shrewsbury and served as a magistrate and alderman. His grandson, also named William Mulcock (1655-1728), was a prominent lawyer and served as the town's mayor in 1698.

Throughout its history, the Mulcock surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and law. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted over the centuries, with individuals bearing the surname contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and society.

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1881 census detail

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Mulcock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mulcock 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. Berkshire leads with 57 Mulcocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.73x.

County Total Index
Berkshire 57 38.73x
Wiltshire 35 20.19x
Middlesex 30 1.53x
Gloucestershire 29 7.54x
Surrey 19 1.99x
Somerset 12 3.80x
Oxfordshire 7 5.78x
Kent 6 0.90x
Glamorgan 3 0.88x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.81x
Essex 1 0.26x
Roxburghshire 1 2.82x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Coxwell in Berkshire leads with 23 Mulcocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 12105.26x.

Place Total Index
Great Coxwell 23 12105.26x
Cheltenham 22 74.15x
Stratton St Margaret 21 789.47x
Little Coxwell 13 7647.06x
Croydon 9 16.97x
Rowde 7 875.00x
Abingdon St Helen 6 139.53x
Abingdon St Nicholas 6 1463.41x
Claverton 6 3529.41x
Quenington 6 2307.69x
St Pancras London 6 3.80x
Stonesfield 6 1538.46x
Bathford 5 769.23x
Greenwich 5 16.02x
Islington London 5 2.63x
Hackney London 4 3.64x
Hornsey 4 16.14x
Newington 4 5.52x
Bishopstone 3 361.45x
Great Faringdon 3 142.18x
Llandaff 3 26.41x
Reading St Giles 3 20.78x
St Andrew Holborn 3 45.11x
Wandsworth 3 15.90x
Baydon 2 1000.00x
Hampton London 2 62.11x
Southwark St Olave 2 133.33x
Twickenham 2 23.78x
Cholsey 1 86.21x
Crudwell 1 200.00x
Deptford St Paul 1 1.94x
Easthampstead 1 126.58x
Great Baddow 1 72.46x
Hampstead London 1 3.28x
Hannington 1 476.19x
Hawkesbury 1 76.34x
Kelso 1 28.25x
Kensington London 1 0.92x
Lyncombe Widcombe 1 12.11x
Newmarket All Sts 1 108.70x
Oxford St Clement 1 32.68x
St George Hanover 1 3.91x
Stanford In Vale 1 172.41x
West Horsley 1 250.00x
Westminster St James 1 4.96x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 19
Elizabeth 9
Sarah 7
Ellen 5
Jane 5
Alice 3
Agnes 2
Ann 2
Annie 2
Clara 2
Eliza 2
Elizth. 2
Emily 2
Esther 2
Florence 2
Helen 2
Kate 2
Martha 2
A. 1
Amelia 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Edith 1
Emma 1
Eva 1
Fanny 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Jabez 1
Kitty 1
Lillian 1
Louisa 1
Myra 1
Pheabe 1
Rebecca 1
Ruth 1
Susan 1
Susanna 1
Thirza 1
Winifred 1
Zitella 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 14
William 11
Henry 9
Thomas 8
George 6
Benjamin 4
Charles 4
Frederick 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
James 3
Alfred 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Harry 2
Hiram 2
Joseph 2
Levi 2
Samuel 2
Abel 1
Alexander 1
Christopher 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Granville 1
Jessie 1
Job 1
Josh. 1
Oliver 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Sydney 1
Thos.W. 1
Tom 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Mulcock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mulcock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 201 people were recorded with the Mulcock surname. That placed it at #12,791 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mulcock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016. That gives Mulcock a modern rank of #19,591.

What does the Mulcock surname mean?

A variant or corruption of the surname Mullock, referring to a person who ground grain at a mill.

What does the Mulcock map show?

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