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UK surname

Ghori

An ethnic surname meaning a person belonging to the Ghor region of present-day Afghanistan.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ghori is 129 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2010

129 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ghori surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ghori surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ghori 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 70 #30,618
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 85 #29,396
2002 modern 98 #28,243
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 100 #28,283
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 129 #25,673
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 129 #26,211
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Ghoris 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 Leeds, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and Redbridge. 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 Leeds 037 Leeds
2 Leeds 048 Leeds
3 Stoke-on-Trent 016 Stoke-on-Trent
4 Manchester 018 Manchester
5 Redbridge 036 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ghori

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

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

Ghori 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

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

Meaning and origin of Ghori

The surname GHORI originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the region of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century during the reign of the Ghurid dynasty, a powerful Muslim empire that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, India, and Central Asia.

The name GHORI is derived from the word "Ghur," which refers to the Ghor region in central Afghanistan, where the Ghurid dynasty had its origins. This region was known for its strategic location along important trade routes and its fertile valleys, which supported a thriving agricultural economy.

One of the earliest historical references to the name GHORI can be found in the accounts of the famous Persian poet and scholar, Firdausi, who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Firdausi mentions the Ghori people and their involvement in various battles and conflicts of that era.

The GHORI surname gained prominence during the reign of Sultan Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad Ghori, who ruled the Ghurid Empire from 1173 to 1206 CE. He was a skilled military leader and is credited with expanding the Ghurid Empire's territory across much of northern India and establishing a powerful Islamic presence in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the GHORI surname was Qutb al-Din Aibak, a former slave who rose to become the Sultan of Delhi and the founder of the Mamluk dynasty. He was born in Turkestan around 1150 CE and served as a military commander under Sultan Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad Ghori before becoming the ruler of Delhi in 1206 CE.

In the following centuries, the GHORI surname continued to be associated with various influential personalities and families in the region. One such example is Nasir al-Din Mahmud Shah Ghori, who ruled the Ghurid Empire from 1211 to 1213 CE and was known for his patronage of arts and architecture.

Another notable individual with the GHORI surname was Ala al-Din Atsiz Ghori, a military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Bengal during the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. He was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan, around 1220 CE and served under various Delhi Sultans, including Shams al-Din Iltutmish and Nasir al-Din Mahmud Shah.

Throughout history, the GHORI surname has also been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as "Ghori," "Ghuri," "Ghurid," and "Ghorid." These variations reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the region over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ghori surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ghori surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Ghori a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Ghori surname mean?

An ethnic surname meaning a person belonging to the Ghor region of present-day Afghanistan.

What does the Ghori map show?

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