2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mabbutt
An English surname possibly derived from Matthew or Matthew's son.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Mabbutt. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mabbutt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mabbutt with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Mabbutt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mabbutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mabbutt
The surname Mabbutt is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Worcestershire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mapol" and "byht," which together mean "maple tree bend" or "maple tree curve." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a distinct bend or curve in a road or river where maple trees grew.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Feet of Fines records for Worcestershire, dated 1221, where a person named Richard Mabbot is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Mabbot," was likely an earlier version of the surname before it evolved into its current form.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire, further solidifying its connection to the region. During this time, the name was also found in other nearby counties, such as Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, indicating that the family had started to spread out from its original location.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname was Sir John Mabbutt, a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire who lived in the late 15th century. He played a role in the Wars of the Roses and was a supporter of the Yorkist cause.
Another significant individual was Thomas Mabbutt, born in 1589 in Worcestershire. He was a prominent Puritan minister and served as the vicar of Battersea in London during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the name can be found in the parish records of Stourbridge, a town in Worcestershire. One entry mentions the marriage of John Mabbutt and Mary Smith in 1712.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was William Mabbutt, born in 1820 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.
Lastly, John Mabbutt, born in 1856 in Worcestershire, was a renowned horticulturist and botanist. He contributed significantly to the study of plant genetics and was awarded several honors for his work.
While the surname Mabbutt may have evolved from its original meaning over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the English Midlands, where it likely originated from a geographical feature associated with maple trees.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mabbutt
Among Census respondents with the surname Mabbutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mabbutt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mabbutt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 9
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mabbutt
Mabbutt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+3 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,806 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-18 bearers (-14.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,240 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 5,806 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.1%) | Down 17,240 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mabbutt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #149,446 | -13.0% |
| Count | 128 | 110 | -14.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mabbutt bearers went from 128 to 110 (-14.1% change). The surname moved down 17,240 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #149,446.
FAQ
Mabbutt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mabbutt?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Mabbutt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Mabbutt?
Mabbutt ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Mabbutt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mabbutt.
Has Mabbutt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mabbutt went from 128 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Mabbutt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mabbutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mabbutt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mabbutt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (8.2%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mabbutt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mabbutt mean?
An English surname possibly derived from Matthew or Matthew's son. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mabbutt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mabbutt?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Mabbutt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.