UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from a location named Muscott.
In the 1881 census there were 82 people recorded with the Muscott surname, ranking it #21,957 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 33, ranked #35,829, down from #21,957 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Yardley, Workington (Workington), Clossocks and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Muscott is 100 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 59.8%.
1881 census count
82
Ranked #21,957
Modern count
33
2016, ranked #35,829
Peak year
1901
100 bearers
Map years
1
1901 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Muscott surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Muscott surname density by area, 1901 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 87 | #18,695 |
| 1861 | historical | 96 | #21,648 |
| 1881 | historical | 82 | #21,957 |
| 1891 | historical | 90 | #25,399 |
| 1901 | historical | 100 | #22,863 |
| 1911 | historical | 85 | #24,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 51 | #32,545 |
| 1998 | modern | 50 | #32,899 |
| 1999 | modern | 48 | #33,233 |
| 2000 | modern | 39 | #34,066 |
| 2001 | modern | 36 | #34,171 |
| 2002 | modern | 43 | #33,871 |
| 2003 | modern | 40 | #34,215 |
| 2004 | modern | 38 | #34,555 |
| 2005 | modern | 35 | #34,982 |
| 2006 | modern | 34 | #35,255 |
| 2007 | modern | 37 | #35,215 |
| 2008 | modern | 32 | #35,610 |
| 2009 | modern | 33 | #35,671 |
| 2010 | modern | 31 | #35,906 |
| 2011 | modern | 33 | #35,777 |
| 2012 | modern | 35 | #35,645 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 35 | #35,722 |
| 2015 | modern | 33 | #35,803 |
| 2016 | modern | 33 | #35,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Yardley, Workington (Workington), Clossocks, Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, Falmouth Town and Floore. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yardley | Warwickshire |
| 2 | Workington (Workington), Clossocks | Cumberland |
| 3 | Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory | Northamptonshire |
| 4 | Falmouth Town | Cornwall |
| 5 | Floore | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Muscott surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Muscott, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Muscott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Muscott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Muscott is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Muscott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Muscott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MUSCOTT can be traced back to the medieval English counties of Somerset and Dorset in the 12th century. It is believed to originate from the Old English words "mus" meaning mouse and "cot" meaning small dwelling, likely referring to a tiny home or cottage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset, a vital financial record from 1195, where a William Muscott is listed as a landowner. The spelling variations at the time included Muscote, Musscote, and Muscotte.
In the 13th century, a John Muscott was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He is mentioned in several municipal records and charters from the period between 1235 and 1260.
The Muscott name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Dorset from 1327, indicating the family's presence in that region. These tax records list a Robert Muscott as a landowner and taxpayer.
During the 15th century, a Thomas Muscott (born around 1420) was a renowned scholar and theologian at Oxford University. He authored several treatises on philosophy and theology that were widely circulated in academic circles.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Muscott family settled in the village of Chilcombe, near Dorchester in Dorset. Sir Henry Muscott (1525-1592) was a notable member of this lineage, serving as a magistrate and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The name MUSCOTT continued to be found in various records throughout the following centuries, with individuals such as William Muscott (1675-1745), a successful merchant in London, and Reverend John Muscott (1715-1785), a clergyman and author of religious texts in Wiltshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Muscott surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Northamptonshire leads with 36 Muscotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.85x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire | 36 | 47.85x |
| Oxfordshire | 8 | 16.19x |
| Radnorshire | 6 | 93.02x |
| Worcestershire | 6 | 5.74x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.63x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 1.98x |
| Carmarthenshire | 3 | 8.90x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 2.40x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1.85x |
| Pembrokeshire | 2 | 7.87x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.61x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 3.05x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 6.30x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.11x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.13x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.37x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.13x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Floore in Northamptonshire leads with 7 Muscotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Floore | 7 | 2500.00x |
| Northampton St Sepulchre | 7 | 182.77x |
| Llanyre | 6 | 3157.89x |
| Yardley | 6 | 224.72x |
| Garsington | 4 | 2352.94x |
| Neithrop | 4 | 240.96x |
| Northampton St Peter | 4 | 869.57x |
| Dronfield | 3 | 187.50x |
| Laugharne | 3 | 666.67x |
| Long Buckby | 3 | 428.57x |
| Northampton Priory St | 3 | 66.52x |
| St Giles In Fields | 3 | 108.70x |
| Badby | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Hardingstone | 2 | 277.78x |
| Kenilworth | 2 | 175.44x |
| Llandissilio | 2 | 714.29x |
| Northampton St Giles | 2 | 69.69x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 2 | 7.17x |
| Aston | 1 | 1.80x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.88x |
| Cheetham | 1 | 14.12x |
| Daventry | 1 | 94.34x |
| Eston | 1 | 57.80x |
| Great Gransden | 1 | 588.24x |
| Harlestone | 1 | 625.00x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 23.26x |
| Leicester St Mary | 1 | 13.95x |
| Little Harrowden | 1 | 434.78x |
| Rugby | 1 | 36.63x |
| Slapton | 1 | 2000.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.34x |
| Towcester | 1 | 128.21x |
| Wellingborough | 1 | 26.46x |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 6.47x |
| Wigmore | 1 | 909.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Muscott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Muscott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Muscott households.
FAQ
In 1881, 82 people were recorded with the Muscott surname. That placed it at #21,957 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016. That gives Muscott a modern rank of #35,829.
An English habitational surname derived from a location named Muscott.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Muscott bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.