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UK surname

Jaleel

An Arabic surname meaning "noble" or "sublime".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pendle, Brentwood and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jaleel is 117 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2010

117 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jaleel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jaleel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jaleel 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 56 #32,313
1999 modern 60 #32,078
2000 modern 63 #31,829
2001 modern 62 #31,798
2002 modern 74 #31,048
2003 modern 79 #30,549
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 92 #29,271
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 98 #29,019
2008 modern 100 #29,001
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 117 #27,557
2011 modern 114 #27,784
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Jaleels 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 Pendle, Brentwood, Redbridge, Brent and Haringey. 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 Pendle 011 Pendle
2 Brentwood 006 Brentwood
3 Redbridge 036 Redbridge
4 Brent 018 Brent
5 Haringey 006 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jaleel

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

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

Jaleel 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

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

Meaning and origin of Jaleel

The surname Jaleel originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab regions of the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic name Jalil, which means "noble" or "majestic." The name Jaleel is a variation or a diminutive form of Jalil.

The earliest known usage of the name Jaleel can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early days of Islam. It is believed to have been used by some Arab tribes and clans at that time. The name gained popularity and spread to various parts of the Muslim world as Islam expanded.

In the 11th century, the name Jaleel appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory stretching from North Africa to Central Asia. One notable example is the work of the renowned Arab scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who mentioned individuals with the name Jaleel in his writings.

As the name Jaleel spread across different regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some areas, it was written as Jalil or Jaleel, while in others, it was pronounced as Jalil or Jaleel.

Several notable historical figures bore the surname Jaleel. One of the earliest was Muhammad ibn Jaleel al-Qudsi (1082-1160), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Jerusalem. Another notable figure was Jaleel al-Din Rumi (1207-1273), a renowned Persian poet and Sufi mystic whose works have had a profound impact on Islamic literature and spirituality.

In the 14th century, the name Jaleel appeared in records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. One prominent individual from this period was Jaleel al-Din al-Suyuti (1445-1505), a prolific Egyptian scholar and author who wrote extensively on various Islamic disciplines.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Jaleel was found among various communities and ethnic groups within the empire. One notable figure was Jaleel Pasha (1768-1822), an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire.

In the Indian subcontinent, where Muslim rulers and dynasties held power for centuries, the name Jaleel was also present. One example is Jaleel Khan (1691-1759), a prominent military commander and ruler of the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in the Deccan region of India.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Jaleel throughout history. The name has a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Islamic world, and has been borne by scholars, poets, rulers, and other notable figures over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jaleel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jaleel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Jaleel a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Jaleel surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "noble" or "sublime".

What does the Jaleel map show?

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