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UK surname

Muzzell

In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Muzzell surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 28, ranked #36,125, down from #25,133 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hurstpierpoint, Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst and Lewes St John-under-the-Castle. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Muzzell is 110 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 53.3%.

1881 census count

60

Ranked #25,133

Modern count

28

2016, ranked #36,125

Peak year

1891

110 bearers

Map years

2

1891 to 1911

Key insights

  • Muzzell had 60 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,133 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016, ranked #36,125.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 110 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Muzzell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Muzzell surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Muzzell 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 68 #21,302
1861 historical 37 #29,339
1881 historical 60 #25,133
1891 historical 110 #22,557
1901 historical 80 #25,251
1911 historical 107 #21,842
1997 modern 31 #34,582
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 35 #34,418
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 36 #34,480
2003 modern 34 #34,681
2004 modern 30 #35,186
2005 modern 32 #35,191
2006 modern 34 #35,255
2007 modern 33 #35,461
2008 modern 35 #35,441
2009 modern 34 #35,608
2010 modern 36 #35,620
2011 modern 35 #35,659
2012 modern 28 #36,048
2013 modern 27 #36,150
2014 modern 28 #36,107
2015 modern 29 #36,040
2016 modern 28 #36,125

Geography

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Where Muzzells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hurstpierpoint, Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst, Lewes St John-under-the-Castle, London parishes and Hove. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hurstpierpoint Sussex
2 Broadwater (incl. Worthing), Nuthurst Sussex
3 Lewes St John-under-the-Castle Sussex
4 London parishes London 3
5 Hove Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Muzzell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Muzzell

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

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Muzzell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Muzzell household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Muzzell 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Muzzell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

1881 census detail

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Muzzell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Muzzell 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 44 Muzzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.60x.

County Total Index
Sussex 44 44.60x
Middlesex 5 0.85x
Rutland 4 93.02x
Yorkshire 4 0.69x
Kent 2 1.00x
Surrey 1 0.35x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edburton in Sussex leads with 6 Muzzells recorded in 1881 and an index of 8571.43x.

Place Total Index
Edburton 6 8571.43x
Lewes St John Southover 6 909.09x
West Grinstead 6 2000.00x
Preston 5 290.70x
Brighton 4 20.10x
Burley 4 6666.67x
Heworth 4 2666.67x
Lindfield 4 952.38x
Broadwater 3 132.74x
Cuckfield 3 300.00x
Hove 3 69.28x
Chelsea London 2 11.34x
Albourne 1 1666.67x
Beckenham 1 38.31x
Bermondsey 1 5.74x
Henfield 1 263.16x
Newhaven 1 125.00x
Pyecombe 1 1428.57x
St George Hanover 1 13.09x
St Katherine Coleman 1 1666.67x
St Marylebone London 1 3.20x
Tonbridge 1 13.89x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Alice 2
Emily 2
Agnes 1
Amelia 1
Caroline 1
Carry 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Claressa 1
Elizab.Rachel 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Fanny 1
Harriet 1
Hayenah 1
Jane 1
Lucy 1
Maria 1
Minnie 1
Rachel 1
Rose 1
Violet 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 5
Thomas 5
Charles 3
James 3
Stephen 3
George 2
William 2
Edmund 1
Frederic 1
Geo.Mercer 1
Henry 1
Joseph 1
Peter 1
T. 1
Thom. 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 Muzzell households.

FAQ

Muzzell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Muzzell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Muzzell surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Muzzell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 28 in 2016. That gives Muzzell a modern rank of #36,125.

What does the Muzzell map show?

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