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UK surname

Bahri

An Arabic surname meaning "maritime" or "pertaining to the sea."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Bahri surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 133, ranked #25,765, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Richmond upon Thames and Wolverhampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bahri is 142 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6550.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

2013

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bahri had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Bahri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bahri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bahri 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 1 #33,412
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 57 #31,917
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 67 #31,409
2000 modern 65 #31,641
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 65 #31,903
2003 modern 68 #31,689
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 79 #30,950
2006 modern 96 #28,946
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 100 #29,001
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 106 #29,305
2011 modern 109 #28,653
2012 modern 123 #26,561
2013 modern 142 #24,547
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 133 #25,765

Geography

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Where Bahris 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 Birmingham, Richmond upon Thames, Wolverhampton, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. 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 Birmingham 120 Birmingham
2 Richmond upon Thames 013 Richmond upon Thames
3 Wolverhampton 020 Wolverhampton
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 021 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Hounslow 021 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bahri

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Bahri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Bahri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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, Bahri 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

Bahri 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

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

Meaning and origin of Bahri

The surname BAHRI is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "bahr," meaning "sea" or "ocean," and likely referred to someone who lived near a body of water or worked as a sailor or fisherman.

In the early days of Islam, the name BAHRI was associated with the Bahri Mamluks, a dynasty of Mamluk sultans who ruled over Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1390 CE. The Bahri Mamluks were known for their naval prowess and their control over the lucrative maritime trade routes in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAHRI can be found in the Kitab al-Buldan (Book of Lands), a 9th-century geographical work by the Arab scholar al-Yaqubi. The book mentions a town called "Bahr al-Ghazal" (Sea of Gazelles) in present-day South Sudan, which may have been the origin of some BAHRI families.

In the 12th century, a famous Muslim scholar and mystic named Baha al-Din al-Bahri lived in Konya, in present-day Turkey. He was a disciple of the renowned Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Rumi and is known for his writings on Islamic spirituality.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt, several prominent figures bore the name BAHRI, including Sultan Baybars al-Bahri (1223-1277), who was one of the most successful Mamluk sultans and played a crucial role in repelling the Mongol invasions of the region.

In later centuries, the name BAHRI spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, with notable individuals including the 18th-century Moroccan scholar and historian Ahmad al-Bahri (1694-1768), who wrote extensively on the history of the Maghreb region.

Another important figure was Muhammad al-Bahri (1805-1889), an Egyptian reformer and educator who played a key role in modernizing the educational system in Egypt during the 19th century.

In the modern era, the BAHRI surname has been found in various Arab countries, as well as among Arab communities in other parts of the world. However, due to the age of the name and its widespread distribution, it is challenging to provide accurate census data or comprehensive records of individuals bearing this surname in recent times.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Bahri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bahri 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. Yorkshire leads with 2 Bahris recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.47x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 2 10.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Baildon in Yorkshire leads with 2 Bahris recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
Baildon 2 5000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bahri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anne 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bahri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Joseph 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bahri households.

FAQ

Bahri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bahri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Bahri surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bahri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Bahri a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Bahri surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "maritime" or "pertaining to the sea."

What does the Bahri map show?

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