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UK surname

Ameen

A surname meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful' in Arabic.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Ameen surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 398, ranked #11,924, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Helensburgh East and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ameen is 405 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 39700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

398

2016, ranked #11,924

Peak year

2014

405 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ameen had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016, ranked #11,924.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ameen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ameen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ameen 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 119 #24,302
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 135 #23,279
2000 modern 148 #21,971
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 176 #19,829
2003 modern 176 #19,623
2004 modern 182 #19,306
2005 modern 209 #17,629
2006 modern 227 #16,842
2007 modern 248 #15,994
2008 modern 270 #15,219
2009 modern 296 #14,557
2010 modern 325 #13,946
2011 modern 333 #13,577
2012 modern 351 #12,942
2013 modern 388 #12,204
2014 modern 405 #11,880
2015 modern 393 #12,059
2016 modern 398 #11,924

Geography

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Where Ameens 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 Kirklees, Helensburgh East, Ealing, Calderdale and North Giffnock and North Thornliebank. 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 Kirklees 033 Kirklees
2 Helensburgh East Argyll and Bute
3 Ealing 008 Ealing
4 Calderdale 014 Calderdale
5 North Giffnock and North Thornliebank East Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ameen

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ameen

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Ameen surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Ameen household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Ameen is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ameen 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

Ameen falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ameen 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Ameen

The surname Ameen originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and parts of North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Amin," which means trustworthy, faithful, or reliable.

In the early days of Islam, the title "Ameen" was given to individuals who held positions of trust and responsibility, such as scribes, officials, or administrators. Over time, this honorific title became a surname, reflecting the bearer's reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.

Historical records suggest that the surname Ameen first appeared in Arabic manuscripts and documents dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), who mentioned individuals with the surname Ameen in his works.

In the 12th century, the Ameen family gained prominence in the region of modern-day Iraq, where they held influential positions in the Abbasid Caliphate. Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn Al-Ameen (1172-1262 CE), a renowned poet and scholar, was a notable figure from this family during that era.

As trade and migration patterns expanded, the Ameen surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. In the 14th century, the name appeared in historical records from Egypt, where the Ameen family played a significant role in the administration of the Mamluk Sultanate.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Ameen surname was Muhammad Amin al-Husayni (1895-1974), a Palestinian Arab nationalist and the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem during the British Mandate period. His controversial involvement in Palestinian politics and alleged collaboration with Nazi Germany during World War II made him a controversial figure in history.

Another notable figure was Qazi Ameen Ahmad (1863-1905), a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and literature. His works, such as "The Renaissance of Islam" and "The Tablighi Movement," had a profound impact on Islamic thought in South Asia.

It is worth mentioning that the surname Ameen has also been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Amin, Amini, or Amiyn, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ameen families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ameen 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. Essex leads with 1 Ameens recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.25x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 26.25x
Royal Navy 1 434.78x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Ham in Essex leads with 1 Ameens recorded in 1881 and an index of 1428.57x.

Place Total Index
East Ham 1 1428.57x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Shaik 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 Ameen households.

Occupation Count
Lascar Seaman 1

FAQ

Ameen surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ameen surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Ameen surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ameen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016. That gives Ameen a modern rank of #11,924.

What does the Ameen surname mean?

A surname meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful' in Arabic.

What does the Ameen map show?

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