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UK surname

Din

A variant spelling of Deen, referring to a Muslim religious leader or teacher.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Din surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,569, ranked #2,576, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Middlesbrough, Bradford and Pollokshields East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Din is 2,804 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 42716.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

2,569

2016, ranked #2,576

Peak year

2010

2,804 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Din had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,569 in 2016, ranked #2,576.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Din surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Din surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Din 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 8 #31,867
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1997 modern 2,045 #3,003
1998 modern 2,157 #2,965
1999 modern 2,233 #2,902
2000 modern 2,223 #2,898
2001 modern 2,209 #2,860
2002 modern 2,347 #2,761
2003 modern 2,331 #2,724
2004 modern 2,346 #2,709
2005 modern 2,364 #2,658
2006 modern 2,434 #2,600
2007 modern 2,535 #2,533
2008 modern 2,585 #2,512
2009 modern 2,692 #2,470
2010 modern 2,804 #2,444
2011 modern 2,721 #2,477
2012 modern 2,593 #2,540
2013 modern 2,594 #2,582
2014 modern 2,613 #2,577
2015 modern 2,563 #2,596
2016 modern 2,569 #2,576

Geography

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Where Dins 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 Middlesbrough, Bradford, Pollokshields East, Pollokshields West and Sheffield. 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 Middlesbrough 001 Middlesbrough
2 Bradford 008 Bradford
3 Pollokshields East Glasgow City
4 Pollokshields West Glasgow City
5 Sheffield 020 Sheffield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Din

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Din

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Din is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Din 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

Din falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Din

The surname Din is of Chinese origin and can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have originated in the Guangdong province of southern China, where it was initially a single-character surname derived from the Chinese character "丁", meaning "nail" or "fourth son".

In ancient China, the use of single-character surnames was common among the lower classes and commoners. As the surname spread and families grew, additional characters were often added to differentiate different branches of the Din lineage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Din surname can be found in the historical records of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where it appears in official documents and manuscripts. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the coastal regions of Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

As the Din clan expanded and individuals migrated to other parts of China, the surname underwent various orthographic variations, with spellings such as Ding, Teng, and Ting emerging in different regions.

Notably, in the 12th century, a prominent scholar and official named Din Zhenzhong (丁振中, 1092-1163) held high positions in the imperial court during the Song Dynasty. His achievements and contributions to the field of literature and civil service helped further establish the Din surname's reputation.

Another notable figure was Din Baozhen (丁宝桢, 1820-1886), a military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the Taiping Rebellion, one of the bloodiest civil wars in Chinese history.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Din surname gained prominence in the literary and artistic circles of Suzhou, a city renowned for its cultural heritage. One such figure was Din Yunpeng (丁云鹏, 1547-1628), a celebrated poet and calligrapher whose works were widely admired.

In the 18th century, Din Guangpeng (丁观澎, 1738-1818) was a prominent scholar and official who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy during the Qing Dynasty.

Another notable individual was Din Wenzao (丁文藻, 1828-1898), a renowned diplomat and statesman who played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and strengthening China's international relations during the late Qing period.

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1881 census detail

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Din families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Din 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. Aberdeenshire leads with 10 Dins recorded in 1881 and an index of 92.42x.

County Total Index
Aberdeenshire 10 92.42x
Durham 1 2.88x
Somerset 1 5.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aberdeen St Nicholas in Aberdeenshire leads with 10 Dins recorded in 1881 and an index of 495.05x.

Place Total Index
Aberdeen St Nicholas 10 495.05x
Clevedon 1 500.00x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 1 66.23x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frederick 1
William 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 Din households.

Occupation Count
General Labourer 1
Groom Domc 1

FAQ

Din surname: questions and answers

How common was the Din surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Din surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Din surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,569 in 2016. That gives Din a modern rank of #2,576.

What does the Din surname mean?

A variant spelling of Deen, referring to a Muslim religious leader or teacher.

What does the Din map show?

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