UK surname

Bhula

From Hindi origins, referring to someone who has forgotten or made a mistake.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bhula is 132 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2011

132 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Bhula surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bhula surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Bhula 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	87	#28,749
1998	modern	96	#28,188
1999	modern	111	#26,182
2000	modern	109	#26,381
2001	modern	113	#25,489
2002	modern	119	#25,231
2003	modern	121	#24,776
2004	modern	125	#24,443
2005	modern	117	#25,433
2006	modern	116	#25,813
2007	modern	119	#25,747
2008	modern	120	#25,922
2009	modern	128	#25,427
2010	modern	125	#26,448
2011	modern	132	#25,303
2012	modern	126	#26,148
2013	modern	127	#26,452
2014	modern	126	#26,781
2015	modern	125	#26,808
2016	modern	122	#27,255

Geography

Where Bhulas 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, Bolton, Trafford, Preston and Walsall. 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 018	Leicester
2	Bolton 025	Bolton
3	Trafford 001	Trafford
4	Preston 017	Preston
5	Walsall 033	Walsall

Forenames

First names often paired with Bhula

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Farzana Farida Fatima Munira Hawa Khadija Amina Nafisa Farhana Sumaiya

Recent male names

Mohammed Yusuf Mohamed Ashraf Ismail Mitesh Abdul Ahmed Kamal Ebrahim

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Bhula

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Bhula is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bhula 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.

Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bhula 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bhula 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: Other Ethnic Group

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Bhula

The surname BHULA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries.

BHULA is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "bhula," which means "forgotten" or "lost." It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive term or a nickname to individuals who were forgetful or had a tendency to lose or misplace items.

The earliest known references to the surname BHULA can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, such as land ownership records, tax records, and local administrative documents. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time and place of the name's origin due to the scarcity of surviving records from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BHULA was Hari Singh Bhula, a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and is mentioned in contemporary historical accounts.

Another notable figure was Bishan Singh Bhula, a prominent landlord and farmer from the region of Punjab in the 18th century. Historical records indicate that he owned vast tracts of land and was instrumental in introducing new agricultural techniques to the area.

In the 19th century, Munshi Jairam Bhula gained recognition as a scholar and writer. He authored several works on literature, philosophy, and history, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 20th century, Sardar Harbans Singh Bhula was a prominent politician and social activist from Punjab. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later served in various capacities in the government of independent India.

It is worth noting that the surname BHULA has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, there are villages and towns named Bhula or variations of the name in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, among others.

While the surname BHULA may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, where it emerged as a descriptive name or nickname during the medieval period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Bhula surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bhula surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Bhula a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Bhula surname mean?