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UK surname

Jalal

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "glory" or "majesty".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blackburn with Darwen, Middlesbrough and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jalal is 361 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

360

2016, ranked #12,867

Peak year

2014

361 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 360 in 2016, ranked #12,867.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jalal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jalal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jalal 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 3 #32,890
1997 modern 131 #22,927
1998 modern 142 #22,406
1999 modern 171 #20,072
2000 modern 178 #19,570
2001 modern 166 #20,129
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 201 #18,089
2004 modern 221 #17,066
2005 modern 235 #16,335
2006 modern 250 #15,749
2007 modern 275 #14,888
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 321 #13,770
2010 modern 349 #13,280
2011 modern 348 #13,134
2012 modern 344 #13,121
2013 modern 347 #13,260
2014 modern 361 #12,979
2015 modern 354 #13,063
2016 modern 360 #12,867

Geography

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Where Jalals 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 Blackburn with Darwen, Middlesbrough, Waltham Forest and Newham. 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 Blackburn with Darwen 008 Blackburn with Darwen
2 Middlesbrough 001 Middlesbrough
3 Waltham Forest 020 Waltham Forest
4 Waltham Forest 023 Waltham Forest
5 Newham 002 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jalal

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

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Jalal is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jalal 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

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

Meaning and origin of Jalal

The surname Jalal has its origins in the Middle East and is derived from the Arabic word "jalal" which means "majesty" or "glory." This name can be traced back to the 7th century and is associated with the early Islamic period.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jalal can be found in ancient manuscripts and historical records from various regions of the Middle East, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Syria. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, and Sufi mystic, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in the Islamic world.

In the 11th century, the name Jalal was also associated with the Seljuk Empire, a medieval Turkic empire that ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of modern-day Turkey. The Seljuk ruler Malik-Shah I, who reigned from 1072 to 1092, had the title "Jalal ad-Dunya wa'd-Din" which means "Glory of the World and the Faith."

The surname Jalal can also be found in various forms and spellings throughout history, such as Jalali, Jalaluddin, and Jalaludeen. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Other notable historical figures bearing the surname Jalal include:

1. Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Akbar, the third Mughal emperor of India, who ruled from 1556 to 1605. 2. Jalal Khan, a 17th-century Pashtun military leader and tribal chief in modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. 3. Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, a 15th-century Egyptian polymath and scholar of Islamic jurisprudence, hadith, and linguistics. 4. Jalal Talabani, an Iraqi Kurdish politician who served as the sixth President of Iraq from 2005 to 2014. 5. Jalal Agha Shikupuri, a 19th-century Indian Muslim scholar and writer from Uttar Pradesh.

The surname Jalal has been widely dispersed throughout various regions and cultures, reflecting its deep historical roots and the influence of the Islamic civilization on the spread of names and traditions.

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FAQ

Jalal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jalal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 360 in 2016. That gives Jalal a modern rank of #12,867.

What does the Jalal surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "glory" or "majesty".

What does the Jalal map show?

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