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UK surname

Gohar

Of Persian origin, it signifies a precious stone or gem.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gohar is 185 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

184

2016, ranked #20,731

Peak year

2014

185 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016, ranked #20,731.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Gohar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gohar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gohar 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 52 #32,444
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 66 #31,553
2001 modern 65 #31,501
2002 modern 75 #30,950
2003 modern 81 #30,311
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 121 #25,469
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 136 #24,485
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 157 #22,551
2013 modern 176 #21,237
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 184 #20,719
2016 modern 184 #20,731

Geography

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Where Gohars 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, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Harrow and Ealing. 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 047 Leeds
2 Newcastle upon Tyne 016 Newcastle upon Tyne
3 Manchester 008 Manchester
4 Harrow 032 Harrow
5 Ealing 019 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gohar

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

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

Gohar 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

Gohar 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Gohar

The surname GOHAR has its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the Persian word 'gohar' which translates to 'jewel' or 'gem'. This name is believed to have originated in Persia, now modern-day Iran, during the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GOHAR can be found in historical records from the Seljuk Empire, a medieval Persian empire that ruled over parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and modern-day Iran between the 11th and 12th centuries. The GOHAR surname was prominent among Persian nobility and scholars during this time.

During the reign of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia, which spanned from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the GOHAR surname gained further prominence. Historical records from this period mention several notable individuals bearing the GOHAR surname, including Mirza Ali Gohar, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 17th century.

As the Persian Empire expanded, the GOHAR surname spread to other regions, including parts of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Mir Syed Gohar Ali Shah, a Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in the 18th century and is buried in Larkana, Pakistan.

In the 19th century, the GOHAR surname is documented in various historical records from the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. One notable individual from this period was Abdulkadir Gohar, a Turkish poet and scholar who lived in the late 19th century.

Throughout history, the GOHAR surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, and religious leaders. Some other notable figures with this surname include Gohar Shahi, a 16th-century Persian poet and mystic, and Gohar Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in the 17th century.

While the GOHAR surname has its roots in Persia and the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Despite its diverse geographical distribution, the name retains its connection to its Persian origins and the symbolism of a 'jewel' or 'gem'.

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FAQ

Gohar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Gohar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016. That gives Gohar a modern rank of #20,731.

What does the Gohar surname mean?

Of Persian origin, it signifies a precious stone or gem.

What does the Gohar map show?

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