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UK surname

Aydemir

A Turkish surname meaning "moonlight" or "moon-iron."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Haringey and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aydemir is 285 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

278

2016, ranked #15,579

Peak year

2014

285 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016, ranked #15,579.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Aydemir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Aydemir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Aydemir 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 54 #32,210
1998 modern 55 #32,399
1999 modern 62 #31,893
2000 modern 63 #31,829
2001 modern 74 #30,600
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 149 #21,905
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 167 #20,447
2007 modern 201 #18,428
2008 modern 214 #17,854
2009 modern 229 #17,431
2010 modern 242 #17,138
2011 modern 254 #16,458
2012 modern 269 #15,706
2013 modern 284 #15,358
2014 modern 285 #15,416
2015 modern 282 #15,417
2016 modern 278 #15,579

Geography

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Where Aydemirs 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 Enfield, Haringey and Hackney. 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 Enfield 003 Enfield
2 Enfield 023 Enfield
3 Haringey 007 Haringey
4 Haringey 011 Haringey
5 Hackney 026 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Aydemir

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Aydemir surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Aydemir household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Aydemir is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Aydemir 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Aydemir falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Aydemir 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Aydemir

The surname Aydemir originates from Turkey, with its roots dating back to the Ottoman Empire era. The name is derived from the Turkish words "ay" meaning "moon" and "demir" meaning "iron." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals with a strong and unyielding character, likening them to the durability of iron and the brightness of the moon.

One of the earliest known references to the Aydemir name can be found in the Ottoman archives from the 16th century. The records mention an Ottoman officer named Aydemir Bey who served in the imperial army during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566).

In the late 18th century, the Aydemir family gained prominence in the Anatolian region of Turkey. Historical records indicate that a notable figure named Mehmet Aydemir (1734-1802) was a respected landowner and local leader in the city of Konya. His influence and reputation contributed to the spread of the Aydemir name within the region.

During the 19th century, the Aydemir surname appeared in various Ottoman documents and records. One notable bearer of the name was Hüseyin Aydemir (1841-1912), a Turkish statesman and diplomat who served as the Ottoman ambassador to several European countries.

In the early 20th century, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, had a close associate named Nuri Aydemir (1892-1958). Nuri Aydemir played a significant role in the Turkish War of Independence and later served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Another prominent figure with the Aydemir surname was Şevket Aydemir (1899-1976), a Turkish writer, historian, and political thinker. His works greatly influenced the intellectual discourse in Turkey during the mid-20th century, and he is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the development of modern Turkish nationalism.

Throughout its history, the Aydemir surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, statesmen, intellectuals, and local notables. While its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman era, the name continues to be carried by families across Turkey and the Turkish diaspora around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Aydemir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Aydemir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016. That gives Aydemir a modern rank of #15,579.

What does the Aydemir surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "moonlight" or "moon-iron."

What does the Aydemir map show?

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