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UK surname

Jabeen

A surname indicating Arabic or Persian origin, meaning "princess" or "beauty".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jabeen is 1,542 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,542

2016, ranked #4,009

Peak year

2016

1,542 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,542 in 2016, ranked #4,009.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jabeen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jabeen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jabeen 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 11 #32,452
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 417 #10,674
1998 modern 474 #10,004
1999 modern 529 #9,245
2000 modern 544 #9,031
2001 modern 539 #8,936
2002 modern 644 #8,007
2003 modern 691 #7,457
2004 modern 780 #6,808
2005 modern 859 #6,259
2006 modern 977 #5,654
2007 modern 1,045 #5,415
2008 modern 1,127 #5,121
2009 modern 1,180 #5,008
2010 modern 1,264 #4,830
2011 modern 1,327 #4,550
2012 modern 1,413 #4,274
2013 modern 1,472 #4,213
2014 modern 1,522 #4,130
2015 modern 1,523 #4,079
2016 modern 1,542 #4,009

Geography

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Where Jabeens 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, Rochdale and Oldham. 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 139 Birmingham
2 Birmingham 058 Birmingham
3 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
4 Oldham 022 Oldham
5 Birmingham 048 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jabeen

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

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

Jabeen 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

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

Meaning and origin of Jabeen

The surname Jabeen originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. It has its roots in the Persian language, with the word "jab" meaning "side" or "flank," and the suffix "-een" denoting a sense of belonging or possession. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, when Persian influences were strong in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jabeen can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence among the nobility and bureaucratic classes of that era.

In the 17th century, the Jabeen surname is documented in various court records and land registries from the Mughal provinces of Delhi and Agra. These records often provide insights into the social status and occupations of individuals with this name, suggesting their involvement in various trades, professions, and administrative roles.

Notably, the Jabeen surname has also been associated with several prominent historical figures. One such figure was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib Jabeen, a renowned 19th-century Urdu and Persian poet from Delhi. He was born in 1797 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of the Mughal era.

Another notable bearer of the Jabeen surname was Mir Sher Ali Khan Jabeen, a distinguished 18th-century military leader and statesman who served as the Governor of Lahore under the Afghan Durrani Empire. He played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, the name Jabeen is also associated with the 20th-century Urdu writer and poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Jabeen. Born in 1911, he was a prominent figure in the Progressive Writers' Movement and is celebrated for his powerful and thought-provoking works that explored themes of social justice and human rights.

The Jabeen surname has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations within the Indian subcontinent. For instance, the village of Jabeennagar in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the Jabeen surname who settled in the area.

It is worth noting that while the surname Jabeen has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying with them the rich cultural and historical legacy of their ancestral homeland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jabeen surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jabeen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,542 in 2016. That gives Jabeen a modern rank of #4,009.

What does the Jabeen surname mean?

A surname indicating Arabic or Persian origin, meaning "princess" or "beauty".

What does the Jabeen map show?

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