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UK surname

Amlani

A surname originating in India, possibly related to occupations like accountants or moneylenders.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Leicester and Cheltenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Amlani is 238 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

203

2016, ranked #19,396

Peak year

2010

238 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016, ranked #19,396.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Amlani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Amlani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Amlani 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
1997 modern 189 #18,267
1998 modern 192 #18,561
1999 modern 187 #18,999
2000 modern 188 #18,916
2001 modern 182 #19,039
2002 modern 184 #19,275
2003 modern 188 #18,810
2004 modern 209 #17,706
2005 modern 199 #18,198
2006 modern 196 #18,512
2007 modern 204 #18,251
2008 modern 214 #17,854
2009 modern 223 #17,735
2010 modern 238 #17,323
2011 modern 229 #17,633
2012 modern 205 #18,909
2013 modern 206 #19,153
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 204 #19,331
2016 modern 203 #19,396

Geography

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Where Amlanis 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 Brent, Leicester, Cheltenham and Harrow. 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 Brent 001 Brent
2 Leicester 005 Leicester
3 Cheltenham 001 Cheltenham
4 Leicester 002 Leicester
5 Harrow 004 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Amlani

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Amlani surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Amlani household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Amlani is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Amlani 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Amlani falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Amlani 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Amlani

The surname Amlani is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northwestern regions of present-day Pakistan and India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amla," meaning "sour" or "tart," potentially indicating a connection to the amla fruit or an occupation related to its cultivation or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Amlani surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with mentions in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was primarily associated with communities involved in agricultural practices, trade, and commerce.

In the 18th century, the Amlani surname gained prominence in the region of Sindh, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Mian Abdul Majid Amlani, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived from 1720 to 1795.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent, the Amlani surname began to appear in colonial records and documents. One remarkable figure was Sir Ghulam Hussain Amlani, a businessman and philanthropist born in 1854 in Sindh, who made significant contributions to the development of Karachi and its educational institutions.

In the early 20th century, the Amlani surname gained recognition in literary circles with the emergence of Syed Abdul Malik Amlani, a renowned Sindhi poet and writer who lived from 1887 to 1957. His works played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Sindh.

Another notable individual with the Amlani surname was Mohammad Ayub Amlani, a distinguished lawyer and judge born in 1902 in Sindh. He served as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court from 1958 to 1967, leaving a lasting impact on the legal system of Pakistan.

Over time, the Amlani surname has spread globally, with individuals of this lineage contributing to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. However, the surname's roots can be traced back to the diverse cultural and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, where it has left an indelible mark.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Amlani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Amlani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016. That gives Amlani a modern rank of #19,396.

What does the Amlani surname mean?

A surname originating in India, possibly related to occupations like accountants or moneylenders.

What does the Amlani map show?

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