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UK surname

Mulkerrin

A Gaelic surname originating from Ireland's County Mayo area indicating descendant of the chieftain Mulcairne.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Mulkerrin surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 137, ranked #25,254, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Hyndburn and Watford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mulkerrin is 152 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6750.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2009

152 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mulkerrin had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 15 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Mulkerrin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mulkerrin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mulkerrin 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 15 #32,956
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 112 #25,244
1998 modern 120 #24,793
1999 modern 123 #24,643
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 128 #23,665
2002 modern 138 #23,094
2003 modern 130 #23,672
2004 modern 127 #24,224
2005 modern 132 #23,623
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 141 #23,137
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 152 #22,716
2010 modern 143 #24,247
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 143 #24,434
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 139 #24,956
2016 modern 137 #25,254

Geography

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Where Mulkerrins 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 County Durham, Hyndburn, Watford and Kirklees. 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 County Durham 044 County Durham
2 Hyndburn 008 Hyndburn
3 Watford 003 Watford
4 Kirklees 055 Kirklees
5 County Durham 024 County Durham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mulkerrin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mulkerrin

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Mulkerrin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mulkerrin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mulkerrin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mulkerrin 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

Mulkerrin falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mulkerrin 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mulkerrin

The surname Mulkerrin is of Irish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in County Mayo, Ireland. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase "Muighe Cedrin," which translates to "the plain of Cedrin" – a reference to a specific geographic location.

Mulkerrin is believed to have originated in the barony of Carra, a historically significant area in County Mayo. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in local parish records and land deeds from the late 1500s and early 1600s, often spelled as "O'Mulkerrin" or variations such as "Mulcreane" and "Mulcreenan."

The Mulkerrin name has been associated with several notable figures throughout Irish history. One of the earliest was Dermot Mulkerrin, a landowner and chieftain who lived in the late 16th century and played a role in the local conflicts during the Elizabethan era. Another prominent individual was Patrick Mulkerrin, a Jacobite soldier who fought in the Williamite War in Ireland during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Mulkerrin name gained recognition through the work of James Mulkerrin, a renowned Irish harpist and composer who performed for aristocratic patrons and helped preserve traditional Irish music. Later, in the 19th century, Michael Mulkerrin was a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist movement, advocating for Home Rule and serving as a member of parliament.

Another notable bearer of the Mulkerrin name was Bridget Mulkerrin, born in 1849, who was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Ireland. She founded several schools and was an active member of various educational and philanthropic organizations.

While the Mulkerrin surname has its origins in County Mayo, it has since spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond, as members of the family emigrated over the centuries. Today, the name can be found in various forms and spellings, reflecting its rich historical journey and the diverse paths taken by those who bear it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mulkerrin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mulkerrin 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 2 Mulkerrins recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.84x.

County Total Index
Durham 2 34.84x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hedworth Monkton Jarrow in Durham leads with 2 Mulkerrins recorded in 1881 and an index of 800.00x.

Place Total Index
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 2 800.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Patrick 1
Thomas 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 Mulkerrin households.

Occupation Count
Labourer Ship Yd 2

FAQ

Mulkerrin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mulkerrin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Mulkerrin surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mulkerrin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Mulkerrin a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Mulkerrin surname mean?

A Gaelic surname originating from Ireland's County Mayo area indicating descendant of the chieftain Mulcairne.

What does the Mulkerrin map show?

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