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UK surname

Barot

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "vara" meaning excellent or boon.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Barot is 464 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

421

2016, ranked #11,388

Peak year

2010

464 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 421 in 2016, ranked #11,388.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Barot surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Barot surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Barot 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
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 248 #15,363
1998 modern 256 #15,436
1999 modern 267 #15,097
2000 modern 271 #14,910
2001 modern 265 #14,915
2002 modern 293 #14,203
2003 modern 287 #14,219
2004 modern 314 #13,473
2005 modern 332 #12,881
2006 modern 356 #12,284
2007 modern 376 #11,925
2008 modern 386 #11,795
2009 modern 422 #11,221
2010 modern 464 #10,633
2011 modern 459 #10,607
2012 modern 431 #11,047
2013 modern 444 #10,946
2014 modern 444 #11,021
2015 modern 431 #11,206
2016 modern 421 #11,388

Geography

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Where Barots 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 002 Leicester
2 Brent 019 Brent
3 Leicester 009 Leicester
4 Leicester 010 Leicester
5 Leicester 005 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Barot

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Barot, 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 Barot surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Barot 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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Barot 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

Barot 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

Barot 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 Barot 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Barot

The surname Barot has its origins in India, specifically the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bharat," which means "India" or "the land of the Bharatas."

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, the term "Bharata" is used to refer to the Indian subcontinent and its people. It is possible that the surname Barot evolved as a variant or derivative of this term, indicating the ancestral roots of those who bore the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barot can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains references to individuals with the surname Barot, suggesting that the name was already established during the Mughal era.

During the medieval period, the Barot community was primarily concentrated in the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat. Some historical records indicate that members of this community were engaged in various occupations, including trading, agriculture, and craftsmanship.

Notable individuals with the surname Barot include:

1. Kavi Narmad (1833-1886), a renowned Gujarati poet and social reformer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Gujarat during the 19th century. 2. Sunderlal Bahuguna (1927-2023), an Indian environmentalist and Gandhian activist known for his leadership in the Chipko movement, which aimed to protect the Himalayan forests. 3. Bhagwati Prasad Barot (1886-1960), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. 4. Sushila Barot (1916-2005), an Indian social worker and philanthropist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education. 5. Pankaj Barot, a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented Gujarat in domestic cricket tournaments.

While the surname Barot has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and abroad, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Barot families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Barot 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. Channel Islands leads with 2 Barots recorded in 1881 and an index of 350.88x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 2 350.88x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 2 Barots recorded in 1881 and an index of 1052.63x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 2 1052.63x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Louis 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 Barot households.

Occupation Count
Farmer Occupying 1 Man 1

FAQ

Barot surname: questions and answers

How common is the Barot surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 421 in 2016. That gives Barot a modern rank of #11,388.

What does the Barot surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "vara" meaning excellent or boon.

What does the Barot map show?

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