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UK surname

Ameer

A surname derived from the Arabic word 'amir' meaning prince or ruler.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Ameer surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #33,498 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ameer is 136 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4433.3%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2016

136 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ameer had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ameer surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ameer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ameer 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 41 #33,866
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 42 #33,658
2002 modern 59 #32,468
2003 modern 66 #31,879
2004 modern 75 #31,233
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 94 #29,264
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 120 #26,961
2013 modern 131 #25,932
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Ameers 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 Barnet, Harrow, Newham, Bradford and Sutton. 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 Barnet 021 Barnet
2 Harrow 015 Harrow
3 Newham 017 Newham
4 Bradford 034 Bradford
5 Sutton 012 Sutton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ameer

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ameer 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 Ameer

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

Ameer 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

Ameer falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ameer 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.

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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 Ameer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ameer

The surname Ameer has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with significant Arab influence or populations. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Amir," which means "prince," "commander," or "ruler."

The earliest known records of the surname Ameer can be traced back to the medieval period, when Arabs played a crucial role in the expansion of Islam and the establishment of various empires and dynasties. During this time, the title "Amir" was often bestowed upon prominent military leaders, governors, and noblemen, and it gradually evolved into a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ameer can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from 750 to 1258 CE. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including the renowned scholar and philosopher Al-Farabi (872-950 CE), who is often referred to as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle.

As the Arabic language and culture spread across various regions, the surname Ameer also gained prominence in other parts of the world. For instance, in the Indian subcontinent, where Muslim rulers and dynasties held sway for centuries, the surname Ameer became associated with influential families and individuals. One such notable figure was Mir Jafar (1691-1765), an Indian military commander and later the Nawab of Bengal, who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

In the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories spanning from Southeast Europe to the Middle East and North Africa, the surname Ameer was also present. Ameer Ali Pasha (1815-1899), a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat, is one example of an individual bearing this surname during the Ottoman era.

Other notable individuals with the surname Ameer include: 1. Sir Fabian Arthur Ameer Ali (1848-1928), an Indian Muslim jurist and author. 2. Ameer Kulthum (1898-1975), an Egyptian singer and musician widely regarded as one of the greatest Arab vocalists of the 20th century. 3. Ameer Ismail (1894-1963), a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician who served as the first Muslim leader of the Tamil Congress. 4. Ameer Khan (1935-2022), a Pakistani cricketer and cricket administrator. 5. Ameer Vann (born 1989), an American professional basketball player.

While the surname Ameer has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has become more widely dispersed and adopted by individuals of various ethnic and national backgrounds over time, reflecting the global spread and influence of Arabic language and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ameer families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ameer 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. Royal Navy leads with 3 Ameers recorded in 1881 and an index of 428.57x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 3 428.57x
Essex 2 17.35x
Middlesex 1 1.71x

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 2 Ameers recorded in 1881 and an index of 952.38x.

Place Total Index
East Ham 2 952.38x
Poplar London 1 90.91x

FAQ

Ameer surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ameer surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Ameer surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ameer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Ameer a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Ameer surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word 'amir' meaning prince or ruler.

What does the Ameer map show?

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