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UK surname

Ji

A Chinese surname meaning "and" or "also," or referring to an ancient state in present-day Shanxi Province.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ji is 164 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2016

164 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ji surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ji surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ji 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 23 #35,484
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 28 #35,080
2001 modern 26 #35,152
2002 modern 27 #35,243
2003 modern 43 #33,951
2004 modern 48 #33,742
2005 modern 47 #34,011
2006 modern 62 #33,043
2007 modern 75 #32,079
2008 modern 73 #32,555
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 103 #29,780
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 106 #29,187
2013 modern 121 #27,255
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Jis 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, Barnet, Hastings, Birmingham and Swansea. 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 037 Bradford
2 Barnet 024 Barnet
3 Hastings 008 Hastings
4 Birmingham 138 Birmingham
5 Swansea 024 Swansea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ji

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ji 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

Ji 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

Ji 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 Ji 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
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Ji

The surname "JI" has its origins in China, where it emerged as a family name during the ancient Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 256 BC). It is derived from the Chinese word "ji," which means "auspicious" or "lucky." The name was initially adopted by families residing in the central and eastern regions of China.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "JI" can be found in the Classic of Poetry, a collection of ancient Chinese poems dating back to the 11th century BC. The name appears in a poem praising the virtues of a noble family bearing this surname.

During the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD), the "JI" surname gained prominence in several regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Shandong and Henan. Historical records from this period mention several notable figures with the surname "JI," including Ji Xiaolan (646 AD - 718 AD), a renowned poet and calligrapher.

In the Song Dynasty (960 AD - 1279 AD), the "JI" surname was widely dispersed throughout China, with families bearing this name found in various provinces. One of the most famous individuals with this surname during this era was Ji Zhizhen (1031 AD - 1107 AD), a celebrated military strategist and author of the acclaimed military treatise, "New Book of Effective Tactics."

The Ming Dynasty (1368 AD - 1644 AD) saw the rise of several influential "JI" families, many of whom held positions of power and influence within the imperial court. Among these was Ji Xiaoxuan (1486 AD - 1547 AD), a prominent scholar and philosopher who served as a high-ranking official in the Ming government.

Over the centuries, the "JI" surname has been associated with various place names and locations across China. For instance, the city of Jixian in Hebei Province is believed to have been named after a prominent "JI" family that resided in the area during ancient times.

Other notable historical figures with the surname "JI" include Ji Gong (1130 AD - 1207 AD), a revered Buddhist monk known for his eccentric behavior and wisdom; Ji Xiaolan (1724 AD - 1805 AD), a celebrated poet and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty; and Ji Xianlin (1911 AD - 2009 AD), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Chinese texts.

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FAQ

Ji surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ji surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Ji a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Ji surname mean?

A Chinese surname meaning "and" or "also," or referring to an ancient state in present-day Shanxi Province.

What does the Ji map show?

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