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UK surname

Mullee

An occupational surname referring to a miller or one who operated a mill.

In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Mullee surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 120, ranked #27,563, up from #31,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Huntingdonshire, Stafford and Warrington.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mullee is 127 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 700.0%.

1881 census count

15

Ranked #31,451

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

1999

127 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mullee had 15 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 45 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Mullee surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mullee surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mullee 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 15 #31,451
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 32 #30,501
1911 historical 45 #28,332
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 122 #24,556
1999 modern 127 #24,125
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 126 #24,146
2004 modern 119 #25,200
2005 modern 113 #25,974
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 119 #27,684
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Mullees 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 Huntingdonshire, Stafford, Warrington, Islington and Wigan. 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 Huntingdonshire 006 Huntingdonshire
2 Stafford 005 Stafford
3 Warrington 013 Warrington
4 Islington 003 Islington
5 Wigan 038 Wigan

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mullee

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mullee

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Mullee surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mullee 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mullee 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

Mullee is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Mullee falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mullee 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 Mullee, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mullee

The surname MULLEE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "mullen," which means "to grind" or "to mill." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as millers or lived near a mill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MULLEE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Mulne" residing in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Mulner," "Mullener," and "Mulliner." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

The earliest known bearer of the MULLEE surname was John Mullee, who was born in Staffordshire, England, in the late 15th century. He was a wealthy landowner and served as a local magistrate in his community.

Another notable individual with the MULLEE surname was Sir Robert Mullee (1542-1612), a prominent English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. He played a key role in the religious and political affairs of his time.

In the 17th century, Thomas Mullee (1620-1689) was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics related to theology and philosophy. His works were widely read and influential in academic circles.

During the 18th century, the MULLEE surname was associated with a prominent family of merchants and industrialists in the city of Manchester, England. One of the most notable members was William Mullee (1745-1812), who established a successful textile manufacturing business and contributed significantly to the city's economic development.

In more recent history, Sir George Mullee (1856-1932) was a distinguished British military officer who served in various campaigns during the Victorian era. He was awarded numerous medals and honors for his service and bravery.

The MULLEE surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Mullee Hill in Oxfordshire and Mullee Village in Derbyshire. These locations may have played a role in the origin and evolution of the surname over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mullee families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mullee 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. Staffordshire leads with 15 Mullees recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.42x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 15 30.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rugeley in Staffordshire leads with 10 Mullees recorded in 1881 and an index of 2857.14x.

Place Total Index
Rugeley 10 2857.14x
West Bromwich 5 177.31x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Mary 2
Catherine 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
David 1
James 1
Mark 1
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 Mullee households.

FAQ

Mullee surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mullee surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Mullee surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Mullee a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Mullee surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a miller or one who operated a mill.

What does the Mullee map show?

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