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UK surname

Celebi

A surname of Turkish origin meaning "someone from the city of Cele".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Celebi is 161 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

2016

161 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Celebi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Celebi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Celebi 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 30 #34,701
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 39 #34,066
2001 modern 40 #33,842
2002 modern 57 #32,661
2003 modern 64 #32,056
2004 modern 72 #31,488
2005 modern 85 #30,219
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 123 #26,098
2010 modern 140 #24,569
2011 modern 139 #24,507
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 149 #23,765
2014 modern 157 #23,101
2015 modern 158 #22,913
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Celebis 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 Haringey, Derby, Enfield 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 Haringey 036 Haringey
2 Derby 013 Derby
3 Enfield 002 Enfield
4 Hackney 009 Hackney
5 Hackney 027 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Celebi

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Celebi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Celebi 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 includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Celebi 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

Celebi 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Celebi 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Celebi 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Celebi

The surname Celebi has its roots in Turkey, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "celebi," which means "gentleman" or "lord." The name was initially used to refer to members of the Ottoman elite, particularly those with refined manners and a distinguished background.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Celebi name can be found in the Ottoman court records from the late 16th century. These documents mention several individuals bearing this surname, suggesting that it was already well-established among the upper echelons of Ottoman society at that time.

During the Ottoman Empire's heyday, the Celebi family played a significant role in various administrative and cultural spheres. Notable figures from this lineage include Mehmet Celebi (1567-1643), a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as the chief imperial calligrapher under Sultan Murad IV.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Evliya Celebi (1611-1682), a renowned Ottoman traveler and writer. His extensive travelogue, known as the Seyahatname (Book of Travels), provides invaluable insights into the geography, culture, and customs of the Ottoman Empire and its neighboring regions during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Celebi family continued to maintain its influential position within the Ottoman bureaucracy. Ibrahim Celebi (1701-1776) was a high-ranking statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Sultan, from 1756 to 1757.

As the Ottoman Empire gradually declined and eventually collapsed in the early 20th century, the Celebi surname became more widely dispersed across Turkey and other regions formerly under Ottoman rule. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of Turkey, as well as in communities with Turkish heritage around the world.

It's worth noting that while the Celebi surname has its roots in the Ottoman elite, over time it has been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the dynamic nature of surnames and their evolution through different historical eras and social contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Celebi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Celebi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Celebi a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Celebi surname mean?

A surname of Turkish origin meaning "someone from the city of Cele".

What does the Celebi map show?

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