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UK surname

Ehsan

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "favor" or "kindness".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ehsan is 330 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

330

2016, ranked #13,765

Peak year

2016

330 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016, ranked #13,765.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ehsan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ehsan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ehsan 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 81 #29,436
1998 modern 84 #29,537
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 124 #24,616
2003 modern 127 #24,019
2004 modern 153 #21,528
2005 modern 181 #19,334
2006 modern 186 #19,140
2007 modern 197 #18,669
2008 modern 224 #17,337
2009 modern 257 #16,099
2010 modern 284 #15,312
2011 modern 287 #15,044
2012 modern 301 #14,476
2013 modern 300 #14,744
2014 modern 317 #14,269
2015 modern 322 #14,023
2016 modern 330 #13,765

Geography

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Where Ehsans 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 Preston, Luton, Waltham Forest, Rochdale and Newham. 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 Preston 006 Preston
2 Luton 017 Luton
3 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
4 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
5 Newham 010 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ehsan

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

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

Ehsan 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

Ehsan 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Ehsan

The surname Ehsan has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the word "ehsan," which means "grace," "kindness," or "goodness." This name is believed to have first emerged in the region of Persia, which is now modern-day Iran, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ehsan can be found in the works of renowned Persian poets and scholars from the 10th to 13th centuries. For instance, the celebrated poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD, mentioned individuals with the name Ehsan in his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh.

The surname Ehsan is also documented in various historical manuscripts and records from the Persian Empire. For example, the Ehsan family is mentioned in the chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736.

One notable individual with the surname Ehsan was Mirza Mohammad Ehsan Qajar, a Persian prince and calligrapher who lived from 1835 to 1895. He was a member of the Qajar dynasty and is renowned for his exceptional calligraphic skills.

Another prominent figure with the Ehsan surname was Ehsan Yarshater, an Iranian-American scholar and linguist who specialized in Iranian Studies. He was born in 1920 and is best known for his significant contributions to the study of Persian language, literature, and culture.

In the realm of literature, Ehsan Naraghi, an Iranian poet and writer, made a lasting impact with his poetic works. He was born in 1926 and is celebrated for his contributions to modern Persian poetry.

Additionally, the name Ehsan has been associated with various place names in Iran, such as Ehsan Abad, a village in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, and Ehsan Khaneh, a village in the Semnan Province.

While the surname Ehsan is predominantly found in Iran and among Iranian diaspora communities, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Persia, where it has been a part of the linguistic and historical fabric for centuries.

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FAQ

Ehsan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ehsan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016. That gives Ehsan a modern rank of #13,765.

What does the Ehsan surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "favor" or "kindness".

What does the Ehsan map show?

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