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UK surname

Ghose

A surname of Indian origin meaning a learned or esteemed person.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Ghose surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 186, ranked #20,575, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Sefton and Thanet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ghose is 194 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4550.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

2014

194 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ghose had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ghose surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ghose surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ghose 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 140 #22,031
1998 modern 146 #22,031
1999 modern 139 #22,884
2000 modern 149 #21,874
2001 modern 146 #21,857
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 137 #22,939
2004 modern 138 #22,997
2005 modern 140 #22,774
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 157 #21,546
2008 modern 168 #20,828
2009 modern 169 #21,190
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 172 #21,248
2012 modern 185 #20,223
2013 modern 188 #20,352
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 191 #20,205
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Ghoses 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 Birmingham, Sefton, Thanet, Newham and Richmond upon Thames. 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 Birmingham 096 Birmingham
2 Sefton 022 Sefton
3 Thanet 002 Thanet
4 Newham 015 Newham
5 Richmond upon Thames 022 Richmond upon Thames

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ghose

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Ghose surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ghose 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Ghose is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ghose 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ghose falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ghose is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ghose, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ghose

The surname Ghose is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengali region of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Ghose is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ghosh,' which means 'a crier' or 'a proclaimer.' It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who held the occupation of town criers or messengers, responsible for making public announcements and proclamations.

One of the earliest documented references to the Ghose surname can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari,' a 16th-century historical record compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions several individuals with the surname Ghose, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Ghose surname throughout history are Aurobindo Ghose (1872-1950), a prominent Indian philosopher, yogi, and nationalist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Another well-known figure is Rashbehari Ghose (1845-1921), a Bengali lawyer and political leader who served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1907.

Manmohan Ghose (1888-1964) was a prominent Indian educationist and co-founder of the University of Delhi, while Nagendranath Ghose (1866-1938) was a pioneer of the Indian independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

The surname Ghose has also been associated with various place names and localities within Bengal, such as Ghosepara, Ghosepukur, and Ghoshpara, suggesting that the name has deep roots in the region.

Throughout its history, the Ghose surname has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Ghosh, Ghosal, and Ghoshal, reflecting regional linguistic variations and influences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ghose families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ghose surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 3 Ghoses recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.51x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 3 6.51x
Middlesex 1 2.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chorlton On Medlock in Lancashire leads with 3 Ghoses recorded in 1881 and an index of 410.96x.

Place Total Index
Chorlton On Medlock 3 410.96x
St George Bloomsbury 1 454.55x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ghose surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Aravinda 1
Benoy 1
Darius 1
Mononeshan 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ghose households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 3
Student Of Law 1

FAQ

Ghose surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ghose surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Ghose surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ghose surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Ghose a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Ghose surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin meaning a learned or esteemed person.

What does the Ghose map show?

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