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UK surname

Mulliss

In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Mulliss surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 156, ranked #23,098, up from #25,133 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, London parishes and Wingfield, North. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North East Derbyshire, Birmingham and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mulliss is 181 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 160.0%.

1881 census count

60

Ranked #25,133

Modern count

156

2016, ranked #23,098

Peak year

2010

181 bearers

Map years

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1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mulliss had 60 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,133 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016, ranked #23,098.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 161 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mulliss surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mulliss surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mulliss 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 75 #20,268
1861 historical 75 #24,238
1881 historical 60 #25,133
1891 historical 97 #24,447
1901 historical 125 #20,061
1911 historical 161 #17,072
1997 modern 167 #19,722
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 170 #20,153
2000 modern 165 #20,501
2001 modern 157 #20,884
2002 modern 164 #20,687
2003 modern 167 #20,245
2004 modern 169 #20,206
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 159 #21,387
2008 modern 163 #21,238
2009 modern 177 #20,560
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 178 #20,809
2012 modern 168 #21,516
2013 modern 166 #22,075
2014 modern 167 #22,180
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 156 #23,098

Geography

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Where Mulliss' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, London parishes, Wingfield, North, Oxhill and Cheltenham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North East Derbyshire, Birmingham, Bedford and Erewash. 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 Prestbury Gloucestershire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Wingfield, North Derbyshire
4 Oxhill Warwickshire
5 Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North East Derbyshire 012 North East Derbyshire
2 North East Derbyshire 013 North East Derbyshire
3 Birmingham 139 Birmingham
4 Bedford 004 Bedford
5 Erewash 008 Erewash

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mulliss

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mulliss

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mulliss is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mulliss 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

Mulliss falls in decile 6 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 Mulliss is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 - British

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

1881 census detail

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Mulliss families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mulliss 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. Gloucestershire leads with 12 Mulliss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.41x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 12 11.41x
Warwickshire 12 8.87x
Hampshire 7 6.37x
Leicestershire 7 11.77x
Surrey 7 2.68x
Staffordshire 5 2.76x
Cambridgeshire 1 2.94x
Cornwall 1 1.65x
Kent 1 0.55x
Middlesex 1 0.19x
Northamptonshire 1 1.98x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cheltenham in Gloucestershire leads with 7 Mulliss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 86.21x.

Place Total Index
Cheltenham 7 86.21x
Leicester St Mary 7 145.83x
Camberwell 6 17.51x
Harborne 5 86.21x
Aston 4 10.74x
Brinklow 4 2857.14x
Clifford Chambers 4 5714.29x
Ryde 4 169.49x
Edgbaston 2 47.73x
South Stoneham 2 84.03x
Battersea 1 5.07x
Bodmin 1 100.00x
Brading 1 68.49x
Deptford St Paul 1 7.08x
Impington 1 1428.57x
Kensington London 1 3.35x
Leamington Priors 1 30.03x
Minchinhampton 1 119.05x
Peterborough 1 27.40x
Stoneleigh 1 454.55x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Alice 2
Caroline 2
Charlotte 2
Emily 2
Fanny 2
Jane 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Beatrice 1
Edith 1
Elizebth 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Mary 1
Miriam 1
Phoebe 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Mulliss surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mulliss surname in 1881?

In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Mulliss surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mulliss surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016. That gives Mulliss a modern rank of #23,098.

What does the Mulliss map show?

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