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UK surname

Jamali

An Arabic surname indicating familial origin from Jamal, Yemen.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Bury and Barking and Dagenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jamali is 141 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2014

141 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Jamali surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jamali surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jamali 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 22 #35,584
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 32 #34,717
2000 modern 37 #34,217
2001 modern 34 #34,356
2002 modern 46 #33,631
2003 modern 53 #33,076
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 61 #32,814
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 82 #31,295
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 115 #27,634
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 134 #25,525
2014 modern 141 #24,855
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Jamalis 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 Bradford, Bury, Barking and Dagenham and Brent. 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 Bradford 029 Bradford
2 Bury 019 Bury
3 Bradford 049 Bradford
4 Barking and Dagenham 017 Barking and Dagenham
5 Brent 022 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jamali

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jamali

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Jamali surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jamali 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Jamali 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

Jamali 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

Jamali falls in decile 3 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 Jamali 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 Jamali, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jamali

The surname "JAMALI" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name is derived from the Arabic word "jamali," which means "beautiful" or "graceful." It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who were known for their physical beauty or elegant demeanor. Alternatively, the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived in or was associated with a particularly beautiful or picturesque location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JAMALI" can be found in a Persian manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a scholar and poet named Jalaluddin Mohammad Jamali. This individual, who lived during the reign of the Seljuk Empire, was renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the ghazal form of poetry.

In the 15th century, there is a record of a prominent figure named Mir Jamali, who served as the prime minister of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. Mir Jamali was a skilled administrator and diplomat, and his name is often associated with the development of various administrative and legal reforms during his tenure.

During the Mughal era in India, which spanned the 16th to 18th centuries, there were several notable individuals with the surname "JAMALI." One such figure was Mir Abdul Jamali, a renowned calligrapher and poet who gained recognition for his exceptional skills in the art of penmanship and his contributions to Urdu literature.

In the 19th century, a prominent Afghan leader named Abdur Rahman Jamali rose to prominence. He played a significant role in the struggle for Afghan independence and is remembered for his efforts in unifying the various tribes and regions of Afghanistan under a central government.

Another notable individual with the surname "JAMALI" was Mir Hasan Jamali, a 20th-century Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2002 to 2004. He was widely respected for his efforts to promote democratic values and his commitment to addressing issues of poverty and social inequality.

While the surname "JAMALI" has its roots in the Middle East and South Asia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in numerous countries, each with their own unique stories and connections to the rich heritage and history associated with this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jamali surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jamali surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Jamali a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Jamali surname mean?

An Arabic surname indicating familial origin from Jamal, Yemen.

What does the Jamali map show?

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