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UK surname

Mundle

A surname derived from a variation of the German word "Mundel," meaning a guardian or protector.

In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Mundle surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 213, ranked #18,785, up from #24,420 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, Kirkpatrick-Fleming and Annan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Annan West and Annan East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mundle is 229 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 227.7%.

1881 census count

65

Ranked #24,420

Modern count

213

2016, ranked #18,785

Peak year

2013

229 bearers

Map years

4

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mundle had 65 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,420 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016, ranked #18,785.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mundle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mundle surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mundle 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 74 #20,443
1861 historical 73 #24,492
1881 historical 65 #24,420
1891 historical 118 #21,540
1901 historical 88 #24,270
1911 historical 44 #28,454
1997 modern 154 #20,780
1998 modern 169 #20,104
1999 modern 184 #19,178
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 175 #19,484
2002 modern 178 #19,671
2003 modern 175 #19,690
2004 modern 189 #18,855
2005 modern 192 #18,640
2006 modern 191 #18,825
2007 modern 199 #18,542
2008 modern 210 #18,052
2009 modern 210 #18,426
2010 modern 220 #18,265
2011 modern 217 #18,271
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 229 #17,816
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 212 #18,842
2016 modern 213 #18,785

Geography

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Where Mundles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Annan, Glasgow and Walton-on-the-Hill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Brent, Annan West, Annan East and Nottingham. 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 Newcastle St Andrew Northumberland
2 Kirkpatrick-Fleming Dumfries
3 Annan Dumfries
4 Glasgow Lanark
5 Walton-on-the-Hill Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Brent 025 Brent
2 Annan West Dumfries and Galloway
3 Annan East Dumfries and Galloway
4 Nottingham 008 Nottingham
5 Brent 009 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mundle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mundle

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Mundle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mundle 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mundle 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

Mundle 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

Mundle 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mundle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Mundle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mundle

The surname Mundle is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "mund," meaning "hand" or "protection." It is thought to have been an occupational name given to someone who protected or defended others, perhaps a bodyguard or a warrior.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mundle can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, where a person named Richard Mundle is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, records show a John Mundle living in the county of Somerset. He was a landowner and is mentioned in the manor court rolls of the time. This indicates that the Mundle family had gained some social standing and wealth by that point.

During the 16th century, the name Mundle appeared in various parish records across England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions, though it remained concentrated in the West Midlands and West Country areas.

One notable individual bearing the Mundle surname was Sir Thomas Mundle (1576-1666), a wealthy merchant and politician from Somerset. He served as a member of parliament and was involved in the East India Company, reflecting the growing commercial interests of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Mundle can be found in the records of the Monmouth Rebellion, where a John Mundle is listed as a supporter of the Duke of Monmouth's ill-fated attempt to seize the throne from King James II in 1685.

Another prominent figure was Richard Mundle (1680-1748), a clergyman and author from Gloucestershire. He wrote several works on religious subjects and served as the rector of various parishes in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Mundle name continued to appear in various records across England, with occasional mentions of individuals bearing the surname in other parts of the British Isles and beyond, likely due to migration and settlement.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mundle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mundle 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. Dumfriesshire leads with 20 Mundles recorded in 1881 and an index of 142.86x.

County Total Index
Dumfriesshire 20 142.86x
Northumberland 11 11.66x
Lancashire 9 1.20x
Lanarkshire 6 2.93x
Nottinghamshire 4 4.68x
Renfrewshire 4 8.14x
Yorkshire 3 0.48x
Cumberland 2 3.66x
Hampshire 1 0.77x
Inverness-shire 1 5.28x
Kirkcudbrightshire 1 10.89x
Middlesex 1 0.16x
Midlothian 1 1.18x
Surrey 1 0.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Half Morton in Dumfriesshire leads with 13 Mundles recorded in 1881 and an index of 11818.18x.

Place Total Index
Half Morton 13 11818.18x
Barony 6 11.56x
Jesmond 5 375.94x
Preston 5 24.84x
Everton 4 16.68x
Corsenside 3 2000.00x
Eastwood 3 99.01x
Elswick 3 39.84x
Middlebie 3 714.29x
Nottingham St Mary 3 13.57x
Ormesby 3 177.51x
Ruthwell 2 1052.63x
Battersea 1 4.29x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 2.93x
Hampstead London 1 10.13x
Kells 1 476.19x
Kilmorack 1 175.44x
Kirkpatrick Fleming 1 312.50x
Neilston 1 40.49x
Nottingham St Peter 1 105.26x
Portsea 1 3.93x
St Cuthbert Within 1 158.73x
Stanwix 1 227.27x
Westerkirk 1 1000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Ann 2
Annie 1
Charlotte 1
Fanny 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Matilda 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 5
Edward 3
William 2
Arthur 1
Ernest 1
Harry 1
Hugh 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Stanley 1
Thomas 1
Wilfred 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 Mundle households.

FAQ

Mundle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mundle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Mundle surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mundle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016. That gives Mundle a modern rank of #18,785.

What does the Mundle surname mean?

A surname derived from a variation of the German word "Mundel," meaning a guardian or protector.

What does the Mundle map show?

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