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UK surname

Mulry

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Maoilriada, meaning "descendant of the devotee of the king".

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Mulry surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 105, ranked #30,114, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Three Rivers, Brent and Wycombe.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mulry is 111 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 775.0%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

1997

111 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mulry had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 41 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Mulry surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mulry surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mulry 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 25 #28,853
1861 historical 41 #28,839
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 111 #25,394
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 107 #26,754
2000 modern 110 #26,248
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 97 #28,793
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 94 #31,016
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 104 #30,076
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 105 #30,114

Geography

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Where Mulrys 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 Three Rivers, Brent, Wycombe, Northampton and East Hampshire. 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 Three Rivers 004 Three Rivers
2 Brent 003 Brent
3 Wycombe 002 Wycombe
4 Northampton 030 Northampton
5 East Hampshire 016 East Hampshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mulry

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mulry

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Mulry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Mulry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Mulry is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mulry 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

Mulry 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mulry 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mulry

The surname Mulry has its origins in Ireland, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the old Gaelic word "Muileartach," which means "sailor" or "mariner."

This suggests that the Mulry name was initially associated with individuals or families who lived near coastal areas and may have been involved in maritime activities. The name was most prevalent in counties like Galway, Mayo, and Sligo, which are located along the western coast of Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Mulry surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals reference a prominent figure named Muircheartach Ó Muireadhaigh, who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the Uí Briúin clan in County Roscommon.

In the 16th century, the Mulry name appears in various historical records, such as the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, which were legal documents issued by the English Crown during their rule over Ireland. These records mention individuals with the surname Mulry, often in connection with land grants or legal disputes.

One notable figure from this period was Edmundus Mulry, who was born in County Mayo around 1550. He was a Catholic priest and scholar known for his work in preserving Irish language and literature during a time of religious persecution.

In the 17th century, the Mulry name gained further prominence with the birth of Dominic Mulry (1637-1702), a Franciscan friar and historian from County Galway. He authored several works on Irish history and was considered an authority on the subject during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was William Mulry (1786-1867), a Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Major-General and was awarded several military honors for his service.

Over the centuries, variations of the Mulry surname have emerged, such as Mulroy, Mulreavy, and Mulreavey, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the maritime heritage of coastal Ireland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mulry families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mulry 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 3 Mulrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.01x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 3 28.01x
Berkshire 1 27.47x
Lancashire 1 1.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Antrobus in Cheshire leads with 1 Mulrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
Antrobus 1 10000.00x
Leftwich 1 2000.00x
Newton In Ashton Under 1 909.09x
Newton In Makerfield 1 555.56x
Old Windsor 1 2500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Cecelia 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Martin 1
Michael 1
Patrick 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 Mulry households.

FAQ

Mulry surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mulry surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Mulry surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mulry surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Mulry a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Mulry surname mean?

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Maoilriada, meaning "descendant of the devotee of the king".

What does the Mulry map show?

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