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UK surname

Elamin

A surname derived from the Arabic term "al-amin" meaning trustworthy or honest.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Bury and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Elamin is 142 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2016

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Elamin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Elamin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Elamin 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 9 #32,724
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 33 #34,377
1998 modern 39 #33,967
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 46 #33,458
2001 modern 43 #33,576
2002 modern 59 #32,468
2003 modern 65 #31,979
2004 modern 71 #31,578
2005 modern 79 #30,950
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 123 #26,098
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 130 #25,559
2013 modern 132 #25,789
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 139 #24,956
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Elamins 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 Camden, Bury, Cheshire East, Hackney and Harrow. 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 Camden 024 Camden
2 Bury 026 Bury
3 Cheshire East 009 Cheshire East
4 Hackney 025 Hackney
5 Harrow 006 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Elamin

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Elamin, 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 Elamin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Elamin 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, Elamin 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

Elamin 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

Elamin 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 Elamin 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 Elamin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Elamin

The surname ELAMIN originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have first appeared in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Al-Amin," which means "the trustworthy" or "the faithful." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or title given to individuals who were regarded as trustworthy or faithful within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ELAMIN can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative records and chronicles, often associated with prominent scholars, administrators, or military figures.

In the 11th century, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr al-Amin al-Turtushi, born in Tortosa, modern-day Spain, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. He was known for his extensive writings on legal matters and his expertise in the Maliki school of Islamic law.

Another notable figure with the surname ELAMIN was Nur al-Din Ali ibn Shihab al-Amin, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and poet from Damascus, Syria. He was renowned for his literary works and his mastery of Arabic language and literature.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East and parts of Europe, the surname ELAMIN continued to be used by individuals of Arabic descent. One such individual was Mehmed Emin Amin, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1867 to 1871.

In the modern era, the surname ELAMIN has spread across various regions, particularly in countries with significant Arab populations. One notable figure was Idris El Amin, a Sudanese diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sudan from 1986 to 1988.

While the surname ELAMIN has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been adopted by individuals of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, particularly those with connections to the Arabic language or culture. The name continues to carry the connotation of trustworthiness and faithfulness, reflecting its historical origins and the values associated with it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Elamin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Elamin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Elamin a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Elamin surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic term "al-amin" meaning trustworthy or honest.

What does the Elamin map show?

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