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UK surname

Jaber

An Arabic occupational surname referring to a consoler, comforter, or one who restores.

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Jaber surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 214, ranked #18,740, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hyndburn, Harrow and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jaber is 214 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1683.3%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

214

2016, ranked #18,740

Peak year

2016

214 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jaber had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016, ranked #18,740.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Jaber surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jaber surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jaber 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 32 #29,944
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1997 modern 51 #32,545
1998 modern 64 #31,562
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 73 #30,881
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 80 #30,387
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 120 #25,269
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 144 #23,037
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 186 #20,379
2011 modern 174 #21,096
2012 modern 188 #20,018
2013 modern 211 #18,872
2014 modern 211 #19,002
2015 modern 210 #18,958
2016 modern 214 #18,740

Geography

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Where Jabers 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 Hyndburn, Harrow, Westminster and South Norfolk. 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 Hyndburn 006 Hyndburn
2 Harrow 006 Harrow
3 Westminster 014 Westminster
4 Westminster 006 Westminster
5 South Norfolk 002 South Norfolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jaber

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Jaber surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Jaber 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Jaber is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jaber 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

Jaber falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jaber is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Jaber

The surname JABER has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "jabbār," which means "powerful" or "almighty." This name likely emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th or 8th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JABER can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians, such as Al-Tabari (838-923 CE) and Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 CE). These works mention individuals bearing the name JABER, indicating its widespread use among Arab populations during that time.

The name JABER has been linked to various place names and geographical regions throughout the Middle East. For instance, the town of Jaber al-Ansari in Lebanon is named after a historical figure known as Jaber al-Ansari, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and lived in the 7th century CE.

In the 10th century, a famous Arab mathematician and astronomer named Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Jabir al-Battani, also known as Al-Battani (858-929 CE), gained recognition for his contributions to the field of science. His works on trigonometry and astronomy were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another notable figure bearing the surname JABER was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, commonly known as Al-Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and chemistry.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt, a prominent military leader named Jaber al-Hawari (died 1349 CE) served as the governor of Damascus and played a crucial role in defending the region against the Crusaders.

In more recent history, the name JABER has been associated with individuals from various Arab countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. One example is Kamal Jaber (1933-2020), a renowned Palestinian painter and sculptor who gained international recognition for his works depicting the struggles and aspirations of the Palestinian people.

It is worth noting that while the surname JABER has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other regions and cultures through migration and cultural exchange. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and significance of the surname within the Middle Eastern context.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jaber families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jaber 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. Dorset leads with 9 Jabers recorded in 1881 and an index of 117.34x.

County Total Index
Dorset 9 117.34x
Pembrokeshire 2 53.91x
Warwickshire 1 3.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gillingham in Dorset leads with 9 Jabers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6923.08x.

Place Total Index
Gillingham 9 6923.08x
Pembroke St Mary 2 416.67x
Sutton Coldfield 1 322.58x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 1
Dinah 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Ethel 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 2
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Edwin 1
John 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 Jaber households.

FAQ

Jaber surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jaber surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Jaber surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jaber surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016. That gives Jaber a modern rank of #18,740.

What does the Jaber surname mean?

An Arabic occupational surname referring to a consoler, comforter, or one who restores.

What does the Jaber map show?

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