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UK surname

Jogi

An Indian surname derived from 'Jog', meaning a religious ascetic or Hindu mendicant.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sandwell, Blackburn with Darwen and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jogi is 134 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

132

2016, ranked #25,882

Peak year

2010

134 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016, ranked #25,882.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jogi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jogi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jogi 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 74 #30,218
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 85 #29,598
2001 modern 84 #29,508
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 96 #28,671
2006 modern 106 #27,332
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 123 #26,974
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 129 #26,226
2016 modern 132 #25,882

Geography

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Where Jogis 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 Sandwell, Blackburn with Darwen, Leicester and Kirklees. 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 Sandwell 017 Sandwell
2 Blackburn with Darwen 003 Blackburn with Darwen
3 Leicester 017 Leicester
4 Kirklees 010 Kirklees
5 Leicester 018 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jogi

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

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jogi 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

Jogi 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

Jogi 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jogi 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jogi

The surname Jogi is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit words. It is thought to derive from the word "Yogi," which refers to a practitioner of yoga or a spiritual seeker.

In the early medieval period, the name Jogi was likely associated with individuals who followed a lifestyle of spiritual contemplation and asceticism. Many of these individuals were wandering mendicants or sadhus who had renounced material possessions and worldly attachments.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jogi can be found in the 12th-century Persian text, Chahar Maqala (Four Discourses), written by Nizami Aruzi of Samarkand. This text contains references to individuals known as "Jogis" who were revered for their spiritual attainments.

In the 16th century, during the Mughal era in India, the name Jogi gained further prominence. The Mughal emperor Akbar is said to have had a close relationship with a Jogi ascetic named Jadrup, whom he respected for his spiritual wisdom.

Over the centuries, the name Jogi has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Jogi Hiranand Kaviraj, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. Another was Jogi Wamanrao Deshpande, a Marathi writer and social reformer from the 19th century.

In more recent times, the name Jogi has been carried by individuals such as Jogi Nath Koul, a prominent Kashmiri poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century, and Jogi Thakur, an Indian spiritual leader and environmental activist from the late 20th century.

While the origins of the surname Jogi can be traced back to ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of Indian culture and diaspora. However, it is important to note that historical records and primary sources from earlier time periods may provide more accurate and comprehensive information about the name's evolution and significance over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jogi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jogi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 132 in 2016. That gives Jogi a modern rank of #25,882.

What does the Jogi surname mean?

An Indian surname derived from 'Jog', meaning a religious ascetic or Hindu mendicant.

What does the Jogi map show?

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