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UK surname

Jahangir

A surname meaning "world conqueror" or "world seizer" in Persian.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Coventry and Kirklees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jahangir is 743 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

743

2016, ranked #7,347

Peak year

2016

743 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 743 in 2016, ranked #7,347.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jahangir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jahangir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jahangir 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 242 #15,597
1998 modern 272 #14,846
1999 modern 295 #14,108
2000 modern 321 #13,337
2001 modern 325 #13,030
2002 modern 375 #12,018
2003 modern 397 #11,316
2004 modern 433 #10,644
2005 modern 461 #10,022
2006 modern 496 #9,535
2007 modern 529 #9,160
2008 modern 572 #8,711
2009 modern 613 #8,461
2010 modern 653 #8,212
2011 modern 670 #7,963
2012 modern 669 #7,886
2013 modern 683 #7,886
2014 modern 697 #7,798
2015 modern 717 #7,580
2016 modern 743 #7,347

Geography

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Where Jahangirs 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 Peterborough, Coventry, Kirklees, Birmingham and Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
2 Coventry 009 Coventry
3 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
4 Birmingham 051 Birmingham
5 Blackburn with Darwen 007 Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jahangir

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

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

Jahangir 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jahangir 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jahangir 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
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This describes the area pattern most associated with Jahangir, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jahangir

The surname Jahangir is of Persian origin, arising in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire in South Asia. The name is derived from the Persian words "jahan" meaning "world" and "gir" meaning "conqueror" or "seizer", thus translating to "world-conqueror" or "world-seizer".

The name Jahangir first gained prominence as the regnal name of the fourth Mughal Emperor, Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim, who ruled from 1605 to 1627 CE. He was the son of Emperor Akbar and took the name Jahangir upon his accession to the throne. His reign was marked by a period of cultural renaissance, with significant contributions to art, architecture, and literature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jahangir can be found in the imperial chronicles and court records of the Mughal Empire, where it was used to refer to the emperor and his descendants. The name also appears in various literary works and historical manuscripts from the Mughal period, such as the Akbarnama and the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, the latter being an autobiographical account written by Emperor Jahangir himself.

Over time, the surname Jahangir became associated with individuals who claimed descent from the Mughal royal family or those who held positions of prominence during the Mughal era. Notable individuals bearing the surname Jahangir include:

1. Mirza Jahangir (1589-1627 CE), the eldest son of Emperor Jahangir and a prominent figure in the Mughal court. 2. Nur Jahan (1577-1645 CE), the wife of Emperor Jahangir and one of the most powerful and influential women in the Mughal Empire. 3. Shah Jahan (1592-1666 CE), the fifth Mughal Emperor and the builder of the Taj Mahal, who was born as Prince Khurram and later took the regnal name Shah Jahan. 4. Bahadur Shah I (1643-1712 CE), the seventh Mughal Emperor, who was known as Muazzam Shah before his accession and claimed descent from Emperor Jahangir. 5. Mirza Jahangir Beg (17th century CE), a prominent military commander and administrator during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.

While the surname Jahangir originated in the Persian-influenced Mughal Empire, it later spread to other parts of South Asia and the Middle East, with individuals adopting the name to signify their connection to Mughal culture or as a symbol of power and authority.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jahangir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jahangir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 743 in 2016. That gives Jahangir a modern rank of #7,347.

What does the Jahangir surname mean?

A surname meaning "world conqueror" or "world seizer" in Persian.

What does the Jahangir map show?

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