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UK surname

Erdogan

A Turkish surname derived from Turkish words meaning "straight" or "right path".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Erdogan is 484 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

484

2016, ranked #10,218

Peak year

2016

484 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 484 in 2016, ranked #10,218.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Erdogan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Erdogan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Erdogan 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 75 #30,109
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 113 #25,913
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 147 #22,197
2003 modern 195 #18,411
2004 modern 215 #17,384
2005 modern 218 #17,170
2006 modern 247 #15,860
2007 modern 295 #14,198
2008 modern 315 #13,686
2009 modern 347 #13,044
2010 modern 369 #12,726
2011 modern 371 #12,546
2012 modern 419 #11,295
2013 modern 450 #10,831
2014 modern 471 #10,541
2015 modern 476 #10,379
2016 modern 484 #10,218

Geography

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Where Erdogans 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 Hackney and Enfield. 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 Hackney 013 Hackney
2 Hackney 002 Hackney
3 Enfield 007 Enfield
4 Hackney 010 Hackney
5 Hackney 014 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Erdogan

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Erdogan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Erdogan 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Erdogan 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

Erdogan 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

Erdogan 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Erdogan

The surname Erdogan originates from Turkey and is of Turkish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the combination of two Turkish words, "er" meaning "man" or "brave," and "dogan" meaning "falcon" or "hawk." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who exhibited bravery or strength, akin to the characteristics of a falcon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erdogan can be found in the Ottoman Empire's administrative records from the late 15th century. During this period, the name was often associated with military personnel or individuals who held positions of authority within the Ottoman bureaucracy.

In the 16th century, the name Erdogan appeared in various Ottoman chronicles and manuscripts, particularly those documenting military campaigns and diplomatic affairs. One notable figure bearing this surname was Erdogan Pasha, a prominent Ottoman military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the mid-16th century.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its territories, the name Erdogan spread across different regions, including Anatolia, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East. Over time, the name underwent minor spelling variations, such as Erdoğan, Erdoğan, or Erdoghan, depending on the local dialects and regional influences.

In the 18th century, the name Erdogan was associated with several influential figures in the Ottoman Empire. One such individual was Erdogan Efendi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I (1696-1754).

The 19th century saw the emergence of Erdogan as a prominent surname among the intellectual and political circles of the Ottoman Empire. Notably, Ismail Erdogan (1804-1885) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Ottoman ambassador to several European countries, including France and Britain.

As the Ottoman Empire transitioned into the modern Republic of Turkey in the early 20th century, the surname Erdogan continued to be well-established within Turkish society. One of the most famous bearers of this name in recent history is Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the former Prime Minister and current President of Turkey, who was born in 1954.

Throughout its history, the surname Erdogan has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, scholars, poets, statesmen, and political figures, all united by the underlying connotation of bravery and strength evoked by the name's meaning.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Erdogan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Erdogan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 484 in 2016. That gives Erdogan a modern rank of #10,218.

What does the Erdogan surname mean?

A Turkish surname derived from Turkish words meaning "straight" or "right path".

What does the Erdogan map show?

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