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UK surname

Khatoon

A surname meaning "lady" or "woman of noble birth" in Persian and certain South Asian languages.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khatoon is 1,716 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,693

2016, ranked #3,690

Peak year

2014

1,716 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,693 in 2016, ranked #3,690.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Khatoon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khatoon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khatoon 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 864 #6,158
1998 modern 956 #5,873
1999 modern 1,008 #5,677
2000 modern 1,082 #5,333
2001 modern 1,059 #5,330
2002 modern 1,181 #4,967
2003 modern 1,230 #4,710
2004 modern 1,303 #4,471
2005 modern 1,344 #4,322
2006 modern 1,409 #4,172
2007 modern 1,484 #4,040
2008 modern 1,517 #3,982
2009 modern 1,560 #3,967
2010 modern 1,589 #3,976
2011 modern 1,628 #3,857
2012 modern 1,648 #3,742
2013 modern 1,685 #3,735
2014 modern 1,716 #3,689
2015 modern 1,695 #3,698
2016 modern 1,693 #3,690

Geography

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Where Khatoons 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 Luton, Bradford, Birmingham and Oldham. 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 Luton 015 Luton
2 Bradford 042 Bradford
3 Birmingham 051 Birmingham
4 Oldham 035 Oldham
5 Bradford 038 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khatoon

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

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

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Khatoon is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Khatoon 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

Khatoon 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 Khatoon 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 Khatoon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Khatoon

The surname Khatoon originated in Persia, modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "Khātūn," which means "lady" or "noblewoman." The name was widely used among aristocratic families and the ruling class in Persia and surrounding regions.

In its earliest recorded usage, the term Khatoon was a title bestowed upon royal women or wives of prominent figures. It can be found in various historical manuscripts and chronicles from the 9th to 14th centuries, such as the "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi and the writings of medieval Persian historians like Al-Tabari.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Khatoon was Turandokht Khatoon, the daughter of the renowned Persian scholar and poet, Hakim Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi. She lived in the 10th century and is mentioned in her father's famous epic, the "Shahnameh."

Another notable figure was Terken Khatoon, a powerful ruler of the Kara-Khanid Khanate in Central Asia during the 11th century. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the region and is celebrated for her patronage of arts and literature.

In the 13th century, Bulughan Khatoon, the wife of the Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan, was a prominent figure in the Ilkhanate dynasty. She was known for her influence and involvement in state affairs, as well as her support for the construction of mosques and educational institutions.

The name Khatoon also appeared in various place names and geographical locations across Persia and Central Asia. One example is Khatoon Abad, a historical town in present-day Uzbekistan, which was named after a prominent Khatoon or noblewoman from the region.

Over time, the term Khatoon evolved from a title to a surname, particularly among families with links to the Persian nobility or those who traced their ancestry to the ruling classes. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and political figures throughout history.

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FAQ

Khatoon surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khatoon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,693 in 2016. That gives Khatoon a modern rank of #3,690.

What does the Khatoon surname mean?

A surname meaning "lady" or "woman of noble birth" in Persian and certain South Asian languages.

What does the Khatoon map show?

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