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UK surname

Aujla

A Sikh surname indicating one whose ancestors were landlords or village headmen.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aujla is 1,240 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,213

2016, ranked #4,903

Peak year

2010

1,240 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,213 in 2016, ranked #4,903.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Aujla surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Aujla surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Aujla 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 728 #7,029
1998 modern 798 #6,766
1999 modern 824 #6,644
2000 modern 868 #6,347
2001 modern 853 #6,318
2002 modern 912 #6,139
2003 modern 944 #5,862
2004 modern 967 #5,755
2005 modern 1,028 #5,425
2006 modern 1,055 #5,314
2007 modern 1,084 #5,240
2008 modern 1,121 #5,138
2009 modern 1,171 #5,044
2010 modern 1,240 #4,907
2011 modern 1,228 #4,886
2012 modern 1,215 #4,861
2013 modern 1,233 #4,881
2014 modern 1,237 #4,879
2015 modern 1,240 #4,834
2016 modern 1,213 #4,903

Geography

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Where Aujlas 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 Ealing, Birmingham, Mansfield, Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Ealing 017 Ealing
2 Birmingham 133 Birmingham
3 Mansfield 013 Mansfield
4 Nottingham 032 Nottingham
5 Stoke-on-Trent 021 Stoke-on-Trent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Aujla

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Aujla

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Aujla, 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 Aujla surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Aujla 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

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Aujla 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

Aujla 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

Aujla falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Aujla 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Aujla

The surname Aujla is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of northwest India and eastern Pakistan. It dates back several centuries, with its earliest known roots traced to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ojha," meaning "brilliant" or "shining," referring to someone with a bright or radiant personality.

The Aujla name is prevalent among the Jat community, an influential agricultural and landowning community found in the Punjab region. In historical records, the name can be found in various forms, such as Ojha, Aujha, and Aujla, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling over time.

One of the earliest known references to the Aujla name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the Aujla community as landowners and farmers in the Sirhind region of Punjab.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Aujla name gained prominence as several individuals with this surname rose to positions of power and influence in the Sikh Empire and the Sikh Confederacy. Sardar Sham Singh Aujla (1762-1846) was a notable Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another prominent figure was Bhai Maharaj Singh Aujla (1788-1856), a renowned Sikh scholar and religious leader who made significant contributions to the interpretation and propagation of Sikh teachings. His writings and teachings were highly influential during his lifetime and continue to be respected within the Sikh community.

In the 20th century, Gurbachan Singh Aujla (1902-1976) was a prominent Punjabi writer and poet who authored several works celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Punjab. His literary contributions earned him recognition and acclaim, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Punjabi literature.

Historically, the Aujla name has also been associated with various villages and towns in the Punjab region, such as Aujla Kalan, Aujla Khurd, and Aujla Mahmdpur, reflecting the presence of Aujla families in these areas over generations.

It's worth noting that the names mentioned above are just a few examples, and there have been numerous other notable individuals bearing the Aujla surname throughout history, contributing to various fields such as politics, military, education, and social reform.

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FAQ

Aujla surname: questions and answers

How common is the Aujla surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,213 in 2016. That gives Aujla a modern rank of #4,903.

What does the Aujla surname mean?

A Sikh surname indicating one whose ancestors were landlords or village headmen.

What does the Aujla map show?

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