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UK surname

Ghauri

An Arabic surname indicating a person descended from the Ghor region of Afghanistan.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wycombe, Newham and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ghauri is 247 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

238

2016, ranked #17,361

Peak year

2014

247 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 238 in 2016, ranked #17,361.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ghauri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ghauri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ghauri 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 120 #24,158
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 160 #20,943
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 152 #21,294
2002 modern 181 #19,463
2003 modern 189 #18,738
2004 modern 204 #17,992
2005 modern 216 #17,283
2006 modern 221 #17,149
2007 modern 229 #16,941
2008 modern 233 #16,885
2009 modern 237 #17,052
2010 modern 236 #17,427
2011 modern 241 #17,057
2012 modern 235 #17,242
2013 modern 245 #17,025
2014 modern 247 #17,035
2015 modern 243 #17,141
2016 modern 238 #17,361

Geography

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Where Ghauris 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 Wycombe, Newham, Hounslow and Hillingdon. 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 Wycombe 013 Wycombe
2 Newham 014 Newham
3 Hounslow 015 Hounslow
4 Hillingdon 027 Hillingdon
5 Hounslow 010 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ghauri

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

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Ghauri is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Ghauri 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

Ghauri falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Ghauri

The surname GHAURI finds its origin in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Punjab, which is now divided between India and Pakistan. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th and 13th centuries.

GHAURI is derived from the word 'Ghaurid,' which refers to the Ghaurid dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and northern India between the late 12th and early 13th centuries. This dynasty was founded by Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad, who hailed from the Ghor region of present-day Afghanistan.

The earliest known references to the GHAURI name can be found in historical chronicles and manuscripts that documented the rise and reign of the Ghaurid dynasty. One of the most prominent figures associated with this name was Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad Ghori, also known as Muhammad of Ghor, who reigned as the Sultan of the Ghaurid dynasty from 1173 to 1206.

During the reign of Muhammad of Ghor, the Ghaurid Empire expanded significantly, capturing territories in present-day Pakistan, northern India, and parts of central Asia. This period witnessed the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, which marked the beginning of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent.

Another notable figure from the Ghaurid dynasty was Qutb al-Din Aibak, who served as a Turkish slave general under Muhammad of Ghor. Aibak later became the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate after the death of his master in 1206.

Over the centuries, the GHAURI surname spread across the region as descendants of the Ghaurid dynasty and their followers settled in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. The name can be found in historical records and genealogical accounts from the medieval period onwards.

Other notable individuals bearing the GHAURI surname include:

1. Ghazi Malik, a 14th-century military general and the founder of the Tughluq dynasty, which ruled over the Delhi Sultanate from 1320 to 1413. 2. Zahir al-Din Muhammad Babur (1483-1530), the founder of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent and a descendant of the Ghaurid dynasty. 3. Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869), a renowned Urdu and Persian poet from the Indian subcontinent, whose real name was Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan Ghauri. 4. Nawab Sir Muhammad Farid Khan Ghauri (1848-1901), a prominent politician and statesman from the princely state of Bahawalpur in present-day Pakistan. 5. Rashid Ghauri (1932-2003), a Pakistani nuclear physicist and a pioneer in the country's nuclear program.

The GHAURI surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Ghori, Ghouri, and Ghauri, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and dialects across the regions where it was used.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ghauri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ghauri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 238 in 2016. That gives Ghauri a modern rank of #17,361.

What does the Ghauri surname mean?

An Arabic surname indicating a person descended from the Ghor region of Afghanistan.

What does the Ghauri map show?

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