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UK surname

Jobanputra

A surname originating from India indicating the bearer's ancestors were from the Joban region.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jobanputra is 462 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

427

2016, ranked #11,260

Peak year

2011

462 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 427 in 2016, ranked #11,260.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Jobanputra surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jobanputra surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jobanputra 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 376 #11,533
1998 modern 375 #11,939
1999 modern 386 #11,740
2000 modern 384 #11,759
2001 modern 383 #11,580
2002 modern 403 #11,382
2003 modern 417 #10,924
2004 modern 420 #10,889
2005 modern 425 #10,667
2006 modern 444 #10,347
2007 modern 455 #10,239
2008 modern 447 #10,481
2009 modern 445 #10,780
2010 modern 459 #10,739
2011 modern 462 #10,570
2012 modern 441 #10,828
2013 modern 443 #10,968
2014 modern 448 #10,946
2015 modern 435 #11,120
2016 modern 427 #11,260

Geography

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Where Jobanputras 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 Harrow, Hillingdon, Leicester and Oadby and Wigston. 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 Harrow 022 Harrow
2 Hillingdon 001 Hillingdon
3 Leicester 005 Leicester
4 Leicester 006 Leicester
5 Oadby and Wigston 009 Oadby and Wigston

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jobanputra

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jobanputra, 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 Jobanputra surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Jobanputra 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, Jobanputra 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

Jobanputra 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

Jobanputra falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jobanputra 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 - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Jobanputra

The surname Jobanputra originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "jiban" meaning "life" and "putra" meaning "son," suggesting that it may have been a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were considered life-givers or protectors of life.

Jobanputra is a relatively uncommon surname, and there are few historical references to it in ancient texts or manuscripts. However, some records suggest that the name was present in certain parts of Gujarat and neighboring regions during the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Jobanputra was Rambhai Jobanputra, a merchant and trader who lived in the city of Surat, Gujarat, in the late 17th century. He is known for his involvement in the flourishing trade between India and Europe during that period.

Another notable figure was Keshavlal Jobanputra, a prominent social reformer and educationist who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in advocating for the education of women and establishing several schools in Gujarat.

In the early 20th century, Manilal Jobanputra made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded the Manilal Jobanputra Group, which became a prominent business conglomerate in Gujarat, dealing with various industries including textiles, chemicals, and real estate.

Jayantilal Jobanputra, born in 1905, was a renowned lawyer and legal scholar. He authored several books on Indian legal systems and contributed significantly to the development of jurisprudence in the country.

Another noteworthy figure is Kalpana Jobanputra, a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.

While the surname Jobanputra is not as widespread as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jobanputra surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jobanputra surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 427 in 2016. That gives Jobanputra a modern rank of #11,260.

What does the Jobanputra surname mean?

A surname originating from India indicating the bearer's ancestors were from the Joban region.

What does the Jobanputra map show?

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