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UK surname

Muscat

A locational surname derived from the city of Muscat in Oman.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Muscat surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 526, ranked #9,642, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bristol, Newham and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Muscat is 541 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7414.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

526

2016, ranked #9,642

Peak year

2014

541 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Muscat had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 526 in 2016, ranked #9,642.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 41 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Muscat surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Muscat surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Muscat 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
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 26 #32,189
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 41 #28,802
1997 modern 422 #10,571
1998 modern 436 #10,663
1999 modern 429 #10,874
2000 modern 433 #10,750
2001 modern 426 #10,697
2002 modern 445 #10,538
2003 modern 442 #10,434
2004 modern 471 #9,942
2005 modern 467 #9,925
2006 modern 470 #9,924
2007 modern 479 #9,873
2008 modern 497 #9,681
2009 modern 513 #9,654
2010 modern 527 #9,667
2011 modern 522 #9,645
2012 modern 512 #9,693
2013 modern 537 #9,526
2014 modern 541 #9,517
2015 modern 530 #9,605
2016 modern 526 #9,642

Geography

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Where Muscats 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 Bristol, Newham, Westminster and Hounslow. 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 Bristol 042 Bristol, City of
2 Newham 037 Newham
3 Westminster 009 Westminster
4 Westminster 022 Westminster
5 Hounslow 007 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Muscat

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Muscat

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Muscat surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Muscat 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Muscat 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

Muscat 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Muscat falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Muscat

The surname Muscat has its origins in the Occitan language and can be traced back to the Languedoc region of southern France, specifically around the town of Muscat near Montpellier. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "muscatus," meaning "musky" or "perfumed," likely referring to the region's production of muscat grapes and wines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Muscat can be found in the Seigneurial Records of Bas-Languedoc from the 13th century, where a certain Guilhem de Muscat is mentioned as a landowner in the area. In the 14th century, the name appears in various tax records and municipal documents from the nearby towns of Nîmes and Béziers.

The Muscat surname is also closely associated with the historical region of Roussillon, which was once part of the Kingdom of Aragon and later became part of France. Several notable individuals from this region bore the name, such as Jaume Muscat (c. 1350-1420), a prominent merchant and landowner in Perpignan.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Muscat name spread beyond the Languedoc region due to migration and trade. Records show Muscats living in cities like Marseille and Lyon, as well as in parts of Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Francisco Muscat (1564-1631), a Spanish-born merchant and explorer who helped establish trade routes between Spain and the Americas.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Muscat surname continued to be found throughout France, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical records and documents. One prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste Muscat (1792-1858), a French soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.

Other notable individuals with the Muscat surname include:

1. Maurice Muscat (1884-1958), a French painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and urban scenes. 2. Henri Muscat (1904-1988), a French writer and philosopher who explored themes of existentialism and the human condition. 3. Yvonne Muscat (1915-2007), a French actress and dancer who performed in several films and stage productions. 4. Raymond Muscat (1921-1998), a French politician and member of the National Assembly, representing the Bouches-du-Rhône department. 5. André Muscat (1932-2004), a French chef and restaurateur who helped popularize Provençal cuisine in Paris.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Muscat families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Muscat 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. Sussex leads with 7 Muscats recorded in 1881 and an index of 60.98x.

County Total Index
Sussex 7 60.98x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hastings St Mary in Sussex leads with 7 Muscats recorded in 1881 and an index of 2413.79x.

Place Total Index
Hastings St Mary 7 2413.79x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Adelina 1
Annie 1
Eliza 1
Louisa 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frederick 2

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 Muscat households.

FAQ

Muscat surname: questions and answers

How common was the Muscat surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Muscat surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Muscat surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 526 in 2016. That gives Muscat a modern rank of #9,642.

What does the Muscat surname mean?

A locational surname derived from the city of Muscat in Oman.

What does the Muscat map show?

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