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UK surname

Jalloh

A Fulani surname indicating descendance from the Diallo clan, who were renowned Islamic scholars and advisors to royalty.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark and Lewisham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jalloh is 653 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

653

2016, ranked #8,152

Peak year

2016

653 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 653 in 2016, ranked #8,152.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Jalloh surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jalloh surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jalloh 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 9 #32,724
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 154 #20,780
1998 modern 164 #20,505
1999 modern 181 #19,380
2000 modern 210 #17,670
2001 modern 215 #17,159
2002 modern 264 #15,236
2003 modern 292 #14,065
2004 modern 320 #13,311
2005 modern 328 #12,992
2006 modern 398 #11,304
2007 modern 432 #10,682
2008 modern 469 #10,119
2009 modern 515 #9,630
2010 modern 553 #9,324
2011 modern 522 #9,645
2012 modern 578 #8,847
2013 modern 615 #8,580
2014 modern 642 #8,349
2015 modern 652 #8,177
2016 modern 653 #8,152

Geography

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Where Jallohs 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 Southwark and Lewisham. 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 Southwark 019 Southwark
2 Southwark 023 Southwark
3 Lewisham 039 Lewisham
4 Southwark 006 Southwark
5 Southwark 018 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jalloh

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jalloh surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jalloh

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jalloh, 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 Jalloh surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Jalloh 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, Jalloh 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

Jalloh 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

Jalloh 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
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jalloh 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
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Jalloh

The surname Jalloh originates from the Fula people of West Africa, particularly from Guinea and surrounding regions. The name is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Fula word "jallo," which means "prince" or "ruler," suggesting that the name was initially given to individuals of high status or nobility within the Fula ethnic group.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jalloh can be traced back to historical documents and manuscripts from the Mali Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate, two prominent West African empires that existed during the medieval and early modern periods. These records often mentioned individuals bearing the name Jalloh in connection with political and military leadership roles.

One notable historical figure with the surname Jalloh was Ibrahima Jalloh, a prominent Fula scholar and Islamic jurist who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Fula language and culture, as well as his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence. Another historical figure was Mamadou Jalloh, a Fula military leader who played a significant role in the expansion of the Sokoto Caliphate in the early 19th century.

The name Jalloh has also been associated with several place names in Guinea and neighboring countries. For example, there is a town called Jalloh in the Faranah Region of Guinea, which may have derived its name from the Jalloh family or clan that settled in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Jalloh:

1. Alhaji Jalloh (c. 1820 - 1890), a Fula scholar and religious leader in Sierra Leone. 2. Abdoulaye Jalloh (1923 - 2003), a Guinean diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 3. Ismaila Jalloh (1947 - present), a Guinean writer and poet known for his works exploring Fula culture and traditions. 4. Aminata Jalloh (1963 - present), a Sierra Leonean activist and advocate for women's rights and education. 5. Mohammed Jalloh (1975 - present), a Guinean professional football player who played for several clubs in Europe.

While the surname Jalloh has its roots in West Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be closely associated with the Fula ethnic group and their rich cultural heritage.

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FAQ

Jalloh surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jalloh surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 653 in 2016. That gives Jalloh a modern rank of #8,152.

What does the Jalloh surname mean?

A Fulani surname indicating descendance from the Diallo clan, who were renowned Islamic scholars and advisors to royalty.

What does the Jalloh map show?

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