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UK surname

Dadabhoy

A surname indicating an ancestor was a trader or merchant of prominence.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dadabhoy is 117 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

117 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Dadabhoy surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dadabhoy surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dadabhoy 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 109 #26,552
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 117 #28,109
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Dadabhoys 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 Waltham Forest and Redbridge. 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 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
2 Waltham Forest 006 Waltham Forest
3 Waltham Forest 020 Waltham Forest
4 Waltham Forest 018 Waltham Forest
5 Redbridge 018 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dadabhoy

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

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Dadabhoy is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dadabhoy 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

Dadabhoy 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dadabhoy 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 Dadabhoy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dadabhoy

The surname "DADABHOY" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century CE. The name is derived from the Persian word "dada," which means "elder brother" or "respected person," and "bhoy," a Sanskrit word meaning "brother" or "relative."

One of the earliest documented references to the surname "DADABHOY" can be found in ancient records and manuscripts from the Parsi community, a group that migrated from Persia to the Indian subcontinent during the 7th century CE. These records often mentioned individuals with variations of the name, such as "Dadabhai" or "Dadabhoy."

The name "DADABHOY" has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Dadabhoy Naoroji, a prominent Indian patriot, and politician who lived from 1825 to 1917. He was a founding member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.

Another prominent figure with the surname "DADABHOY" was Sir Pherozeshah Mehta, a renowned Indian political leader and advocate of social reforms, who lived from 1845 to 1915. He was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to promote education and social progress in India.

In the realm of literature, the name "DADABHOY" is associated with Dorab Dadabhoy Tata, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1859 to 1932. He was a member of the prominent Tata family and played a significant role in the development of the Indian textile industry.

The surname "DADABHOY" is also linked to Ardeshir Dadabhoy Mistry, an Indian solicitor and politician who lived from 1878 to 1954. He was a member of the Bombay Legislative Council and worked towards promoting the rights and welfare of the Parsi community in India.

In more recent times, one of the notable figures with the surname "DADABHOY" was Bapsy Dadabhoy, an Indian actress and dancer who lived from 1924 to 2001. She was known for her performances in several Bollywood films and for her contributions to the Indian classical dance form, Kathak.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dadabhoy surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dadabhoy surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Dadabhoy a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Dadabhoy surname mean?

A surname indicating an ancestor was a trader or merchant of prominence.

What does the Dadabhoy map show?

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