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UK surname

Khurram

A surname of Urdu origin meaning joyful, prosperous or delightful.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khurram is 290 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

290

2016, ranked #15,099

Peak year

2016

290 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 290 in 2016, ranked #15,099.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Khurram surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khurram surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khurram 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1997 modern 21 #35,692
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 37 #34,082
2002 modern 63 #32,113
2003 modern 60 #32,446
2004 modern 84 #30,244
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 132 #23,834
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 153 #22,132
2009 modern 177 #20,560
2010 modern 201 #19,387
2011 modern 217 #18,271
2012 modern 237 #17,132
2013 modern 275 #15,719
2014 modern 275 #15,831
2015 modern 265 #16,139
2016 modern 290 #15,099

Geography

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Where Khurrams 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 Birmingham, Hillingdon, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Birmingham 032 Birmingham
2 Hillingdon 032 Hillingdon
3 Hillingdon 027 Hillingdon
4 Manchester 027 Manchester
5 Stoke-on-Trent 029 Stoke-on-Trent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khurram

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

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

Khurram 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

Khurram 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khurram 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 Khurram, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Khurram

The surname KHURRAM has its origins in the Persian language and is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "khurram," which means "joyful" or "delighted."

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name KHURRAM was particularly prevalent in the Persian-speaking regions of the Indian subcontinent, which were under the rule of the Mughal Empire. One of the most notable individuals to bear this surname was Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram, better known as Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor who reigned from 1628 to 1658. He is renowned for his architectural masterpieces, including the Taj Mahal, which he built as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

The name KHURRAM can also be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Mughal era, such as the Akbarnama, a biographical account of the life and reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. Additionally, the name appears in several Persian literary works and poetry collections from that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHURRAM dates back to the 14th century, when a Persian poet named Khurram Shahi was active during the reign of the Timurid dynasty in present-day Central Asia and Afghanistan. Another notable figure with this surname was Mirza Khurram Beg, a high-ranking courtier and military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

Beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name KHURRAM has also been documented in other regions with Persian cultural influence, such as parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. For example, Khurram Bey was a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and governor of Baghdad, while Khurram Ali Khan was a prominent ruler of the Mamluk dynasty in modern-day Afghanistan in the early 19th century.

Overall, the surname KHURRAM has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the Persian language and culture, and has been associated with influential figures, particularly during the Mughal era in the Indian subcontinent and the broader Persian-speaking world.

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FAQ

Khurram surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khurram surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 290 in 2016. That gives Khurram a modern rank of #15,099.

What does the Khurram surname mean?

A surname of Urdu origin meaning joyful, prosperous or delightful.

What does the Khurram map show?

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