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UK surname

Jaspal

A surname derived from the combination of two names "Jas" and "Pal", possibly of Indian origin.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jaspal is 174 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

162

2016, ranked #22,512

Peak year

2013

174 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 162 in 2016, ranked #22,512.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Jaspal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jaspal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jaspal 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 111 #25,394
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 115 #25,620
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 123 #24,242
2002 modern 126 #24,393
2003 modern 138 #22,823
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 166 #20,811
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 173 #21,327
2011 modern 167 #21,642
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 174 #21,401
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 165 #22,241
2016 modern 162 #22,512

Geography

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Where Jaspals 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 Coventry, Warwick and Hillingdon. 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 Coventry 042 Coventry
2 Coventry 040 Coventry
3 Warwick 005 Warwick
4 Hillingdon 021 Hillingdon
5 Coventry 015 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jaspal

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Jaspal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Jaspal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jaspal is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Jaspal 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

Jaspal falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jaspal 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Jaspal

The surname Jaspal has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language, "Jas" meaning honor or glory, and "Pal" meaning protector or nurturer. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was first used to identify individuals from certain Sikh and Hindu communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jaspal can be found in the "Adi Granth," a sacred scripture of Sikhism. The text mentions a devotee named Jaspal who was a follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, in the late 16th century. This reference suggests that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Jaspal was Bhai Jaspal Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and scholar. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh faith against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated for his courage and devotion.

During the 18th century, the name Jaspal gained further recognition with the birth of Jaspal Rai, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer. His literary works made significant contributions to the Punjabi language and culture, and he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Punjabi literature.

In the 19th century, the Jaspal surname continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals. One prominent figure was Jaspal Singh Ahluwalia, a Sikh reformer and educator who established several educational institutions in the Punjab region, promoting education and social reform.

Another notable individual was Jaspal Kaur, a Punjabi writer and activist born in 1887. She was a pioneering figure in the women's rights movement in India and fought for gender equality and women's empowerment through her literary works and advocacy.

These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the surname Jaspal, which has been associated with honor, protection, scholarship, and social progress over the centuries in the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jaspal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jaspal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 162 in 2016. That gives Jaspal a modern rank of #22,512.

What does the Jaspal surname mean?

A surname derived from the combination of two names "Jas" and "Pal", possibly of Indian origin.

What does the Jaspal map show?

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