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UK surname

Mullock

A surname derived from a place name in England meaning "dusty hillock".

In the 1881 census there were 298 people recorded with the Mullock surname, ranking it #9,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 434, ranked #11,102, down from #9,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bunbury, Wolstanton and Burslem. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shropshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mullock is 455 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 45.6%.

1881 census count

298

Ranked #9,765

Modern count

434

2016, ranked #11,102

Peak year

2011

455 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mullock had 298 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 434 in 2016, ranked #11,102.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 413 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mullock surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mullock surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mullock 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 173 #11,629
1861 historical 183 #12,903
1881 historical 298 #9,765
1891 historical 342 #10,023
1901 historical 372 #9,972
1911 historical 413 #9,082
1997 modern 360 #11,929
1998 modern 440 #10,581
1999 modern 447 #10,497
2000 modern 452 #10,394
2001 modern 450 #10,226
2002 modern 441 #10,618
2003 modern 442 #10,434
2004 modern 425 #10,779
2005 modern 435 #10,480
2006 modern 425 #10,729
2007 modern 421 #10,920
2008 modern 426 #10,911
2009 modern 442 #10,844
2010 modern 445 #11,002
2011 modern 455 #10,691
2012 modern 437 #10,915
2013 modern 450 #10,831
2014 modern 448 #10,946
2015 modern 433 #11,162
2016 modern 434 #11,102

Geography

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Where Mullocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bunbury, Wolstanton, Burslem, West Derby and Coppenhall. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shropshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Bradford and Cheshire East. 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 Bunbury Cheshire
2 Wolstanton Staffordshire
3 Burslem Staffordshire
4 West Derby Lancashire
5 Coppenhall Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shropshire 001 Shropshire
2 Stoke-on-Trent 001 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Bradford 059 Bradford
4 Cheshire East 051 Cheshire East
5 Shropshire 003 Shropshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mullock

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mullock

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Mullock is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mullock is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Mullock falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Mullock

The surname Mullock is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English word "mul," meaning "a hill" or "a mound," combined with the suffix "-ock," which denotes a diminutive form. Thus, the name Mullock likely referred to someone who lived near or on a small hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mullock can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Muloc" in the county of Somerset. This historical record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the name during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name was also documented in various English records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where it was spelled as "Mulloc." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable bearer of the Mullock surname was Sir William Mullock (1472-1554), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Henry VIII. Another significant figure was John Mullock (1585-1644), an English clergyman and writer who authored several religious works.

The Mullock surname also found its way to Ireland, where it is believed to have been introduced during the Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th century. In Ireland, the name was often anglicized to "Mulloch" or "Mullogue."

Another notable bearer of the Mullock name was Sir Thomas Mullock (1618-1692), an Irish lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. He played a significant role in the turbulent political landscape of 17th-century Ireland.

The name Mullock has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Mullock Hill in Cumbria and Mullock's Copse in Hampshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Throughout history, the Mullock surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, clergy, lawyers, and public servants. While the name may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it continues to hold a significant place in the genealogical and historical records of England and Ireland.

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1881 census detail

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Mullock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mullock 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. Cheshire leads with 129 Mullocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.17x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 129 20.17x
Lancashire 59 1.72x
Staffordshire 59 6.03x
Middlesex 16 0.55x
Flintshire 9 11.56x
Monmouthshire 8 3.82x
Surrey 5 0.35x
Denbighshire 4 3.66x
Hampshire 3 0.51x
Somerset 2 0.43x
Gloucestershire 1 0.18x
Norfolk 1 0.22x
Shropshire 1 0.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stoke Upon Trent in Staffordshire leads with 34 Mullocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.79x.

Place Total Index
Stoke Upon Trent 34 32.79x
Monks Coppenhall 20 82.88x
Burslem 18 64.26x
Chrtltn Cdngtn Nwtn 17 3333.33x
Spurstow 16 3555.56x
Broughton In Salford 9 28.64x
West Derby 9 8.95x
Bangor Is Y Coed 8 2000.00x
Bickerton 8 2424.24x
Hackney London 8 4.93x
Moss Side 8 44.22x
Tattenhall 8 733.95x
Birkenhead 7 13.73x
Egerton 7 5384.62x
Garston 7 68.97x
Poulton 7 4375.00x
Shocklach Church 6 2222.22x
Shoreditch London 6 4.78x
Wolstanton 6 20.20x
Bulkeley 5 2941.18x
Christchurch 5 77.16x
Windle 5 25.85x
Eccleston In Prescot 4 23.18x
Everton 4 3.65x
Hulme 4 5.57x
Malpas 4 425.53x
Sutton 4 2352.94x
Camberwell 3 1.62x
Cholmondeston 3 1578.95x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 5.49x
Christchurch 3 23.29x
Frodsham 3 120.97x
Pendleton In Salford 3 7.32x
St Woollos 3 12.84x
Waverton 3 909.09x
Wheelock 3 379.75x
Over 2 30.77x
St Clement Danes 2 42.64x
Sutton In Macclesfield 2 30.12x
Tranmere 2 8.51x
Walcot 2 8.05x
Agdn In Whtchrch Brdly 1 400.00x
Chester Holy Trinity 1 33.33x
Chester St John Baptist 1 8.70x
Clifton 1 3.48x
Croydon 1 1.28x
Dawley 1 10.98x
Great Bolton 1 2.20x
Great Yarmouth 1 2.71x
Higher Bebington 1 24.45x
Horton 1 1111.11x
Liverpool 1 0.48x
Newcastle Under Lyme 1 5.78x
Overton 1 121.95x
Peckforton 1 476.19x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 1.72x
Toxteth Park 1 0.86x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 20
Elizabeth 11
Ann 9
Annie 9
Sarah 7
Emma 5
Frances 5
Martha 5
Edith 4
Ellen 4
Emily 3
Jane 3
Louisa 3
Margaret 3
Matilda 3
Amy 2
Anna 2
Charlotte 2
Eliza 2
Ethel 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Harriett 2
Isabella 2
Maria 2
Minnie 2
Alice 1
Anne 1
Bessie 1
Betsy 1
Catherine 1
Elizth. 1
Emelie 1
Fannie 1
Francis 1
Harriet 1
Henrietta 1
Hilda 1
Honnorrah 1
Janet 1
Jessie 1
John 1
Kate 1
Kezia 1
Lilian 1
Lilie 1
Lilly 1
Lylian 1
Maggie 1
Seniah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 24
George 15
Thomas 15
William 14
Richard 13
James 8
Robert 7
Alfred 5
Henry 5
Charles 4
Herbert 4
Arthur 3
Edward 3
Joseph 3
Albert 2
Ambrose 2
Harry 2
Samuel 2
Wm. 2
Ambros 1
Bertie 1
Clifford 1
Emmanuel 1
F. 1
Fred.Snelson 1
Frederick 1
Fredrk.Jas. 1
H. 1
Hamlet 1
Lewis 1
Oliver 1
Sidney 1
Walter 1
Wilbey 1
Will 1
Wm.John 1

FAQ

Mullock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mullock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 298 people were recorded with the Mullock surname. That placed it at #9,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mullock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 434 in 2016. That gives Mullock a modern rank of #11,102.

What does the Mullock surname mean?

A surname derived from a place name in England meaning "dusty hillock".

What does the Mullock map show?

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