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UK surname

Ammar

A surname derived from the Arabic word "ammar" meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ammar is 136 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2016

136 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ammar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ammar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ammar 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 1 #34,435
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 38 #33,872
1998 modern 49 #33,000
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 59 #32,217
2001 modern 59 #32,080
2002 modern 59 #32,468
2003 modern 63 #32,152
2004 modern 68 #31,880
2005 modern 70 #31,912
2006 modern 85 #30,556
2007 modern 86 #30,808
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 131 #26,089
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Ammars 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 Windsor and Maidenhead, Wellingborough, Barnet and Brent. 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 Windsor and Maidenhead 004 Windsor and Maidenhead
2 Wellingborough 004 Wellingborough
3 Barnet 032 Barnet
4 Barnet 026 Barnet
5 Brent 030 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ammar

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Ammar is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ammar 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

Ammar falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ammar 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 Ammar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ammar

The surname AMMAR originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Jordan, dating back to the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "amar," meaning "to build" or "to populate," suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who were involved in construction or settlement activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AMMAR can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, where a notable companion of the Prophet Muhammad, named Ammar ibn Yasir, played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and the spread of Islam in the 7th century AD. He is revered as one of the prominent figures in the early history of Islam.

The name AMMAR also appears in various medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, indicating its prevalence among the Arab populace during that time period. For example, the renowned 9th-century historian Al-Tabari mentions individuals with the surname AMMAR in his comprehensive historical work, Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (History of Prophets and Kings).

In the 12th century, the name AMMAR gained further prominence with the rise of the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this era was Ammar al-Dali, a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician who lived in Damascus between 1147 and 1224 AD.

Moving forward in time, the surname AMMAR can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, in the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire's tax registers (tahrir defterleri) recorded individuals with the surname AMMAR in areas such as modern-day Syria and Lebanon.

Another notable figure with the surname AMMAR is the 19th-century Lebanese poet and philosopher, Ammar al-Shihabi, who was born in 1828 and played a significant role in the Nahda (Arab Renaissance) movement. His literary works and philosophical writings had a profound impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the region.

Additionally, the name AMMAR has been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout the Middle East. For example, there is a town called Ammar in the Diyala Governorate of Iraq, and another town named Ammar in the Idlib Governorate of Syria, both potentially deriving their names from individuals or families with the surname AMMAR.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ammar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ammar surname today?

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

What does the Ammar surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word "ammar" meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".

What does the Ammar map show?

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