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UK surname

Bayram

A Turkish surname derived from the word "bayram" meaning a religious festival or feast day.

In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Bayram surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 323, ranked #13,997, up from #28,715 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Brighton and Hove and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bayram is 326 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 822.9%.

1881 census count

35

Ranked #28,715

Modern count

323

2016, ranked #13,997

Peak year

2014

326 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bayram had 35 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,715 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 323 in 2016, ranked #13,997.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 56 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Bayram surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bayram surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bayram 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 13 #30,970
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 35 #28,715
1891 historical 41 #31,095
1901 historical 43 #29,380
1911 historical 56 #27,216
1997 modern 186 #18,448
1998 modern 212 #17,479
1999 modern 213 #17,550
2000 modern 202 #18,094
2001 modern 207 #17,573
2002 modern 227 #16,877
2003 modern 230 #16,549
2004 modern 235 #16,379
2005 modern 244 #15,900
2006 modern 246 #15,907
2007 modern 251 #15,861
2008 modern 261 #15,597
2009 modern 284 #14,986
2010 modern 298 #14,812
2011 modern 290 #14,933
2012 modern 309 #14,236
2013 modern 324 #13,961
2014 modern 326 #14,006
2015 modern 325 #13,927
2016 modern 323 #13,997

Geography

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Where Bayrams 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, Brighton and Hove and Enfield. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire 024 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 015 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 East Riding of Yorkshire 026 East Riding of Yorkshire
4 Brighton and Hove 014 Brighton and Hove
5 Enfield 031 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bayram

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bayram

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Bayram is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bayram 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

Bayram falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bayram 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Bayram

The surname BAYRAM originates from Turkey and has its roots in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "bayram," which means "festival" or "celebration." The name is believed to have emerged during the Ottoman Empire era, particularly around the 14th to 16th centuries.

BAYRAM is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name for individuals who were associated with organizing or participating in festivals or celebrations. It may have been given as a nickname to those involved in the planning or execution of various religious or cultural festivities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAYRAM can be found in historical documents from the Ottoman Empire, such as tax registers and court records. These documents often listed individuals by their names, occupations, or distinguishing characteristics.

The name BAYRAM has also been linked to certain place names in Turkey, particularly villages or towns where festivals or celebrations were held regularly. For example, the town of Bayramören in the Ankara province is believed to have derived its name from the word "bayram," indicating a connection to festivities or celebrations.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the surname BAYRAM. One such person was Bayram Pasha (1552-1638), an Ottoman grand vizier who served during the reign of Sultan Murad IV. Another prominent figure was Bayram Çolak (1595-1638), an Ottoman calligrapher and poet known for his mastery of the naskh script.

In the 18th century, Bayram Mustafa Pasha (1718-1796) was an Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire. Another individual of note was Bayram Ali Bey (1750-1820), an Ottoman ambassador and diplomat who served in various European capitals.

The surname BAYRAM has also been associated with various literary figures, such as the Turkish poet and writer Bayram Bayramoglu (1901-1963), who was known for his contributions to modern Turkish literature.

While the surname BAYRAM may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings or variations, its connection to festivals and celebrations remains a central part of its history and origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Bayram families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bayram 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. Lincolnshire leads with 18 Bayrams recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.99x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 18 32.99x
Yorkshire 17 5.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Anlaby in Yorkshire leads with 10 Bayrams recorded in 1881 and an index of 14285.71x.

Place Total Index
Anlaby 10 14285.71x
Immingham 7 23333.33x
Routh 7 35000.00x
Great Grimsby 6 173.41x
Great Coates 2 6666.67x
Habrough 2 4000.00x
Clee With Weelsby 1 84.03x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 3
Annie 2
Matilda 2
Ada 1
Betsey 1
Betsy 1
Dinah 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Enlay 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Martha 1
Metilda 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 5
Charles 2
George 2
Joseph 2
Isaac 1
Thomas 1
William 1
Willy 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 Bayram households.

FAQ

Bayram surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bayram surname in 1881?

In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Bayram surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bayram surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 323 in 2016. That gives Bayram a modern rank of #13,997.

What does the Bayram surname mean?

A Turkish surname derived from the word "bayram" meaning a religious festival or feast day.

What does the Bayram map show?

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