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UK surname

Mamun

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "trusted one" or "trustworthy".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bolton, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mamun is 219 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

217

2016, ranked #18,535

Peak year

2014

219 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 217 in 2016, ranked #18,535.
  • 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.

Mamun surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mamun surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mamun 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 21 #35,692
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 27 #35,188
2001 modern 27 #35,041
2002 modern 34 #34,634
2003 modern 44 #33,875
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 70 #31,912
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 162 #21,791
2010 modern 200 #19,457
2011 modern 194 #19,662
2012 modern 195 #19,540
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 213 #18,769
2016 modern 217 #18,535

Geography

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Where Mamuns 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 Bolton, Newham and Tower Hamlets. 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 Bolton 021 Bolton
2 Newham 014 Newham
3 Tower Hamlets 008 Tower Hamlets
4 Tower Hamlets 015 Tower Hamlets
5 Tower Hamlets 014 Tower Hamlets

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mamun

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

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

Mamun 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

Mamun 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mamun is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Mamun, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mamun

The surname MAMUN has its origins in the Middle East, specifically the Arab world. It traces its roots back to the early medieval period, around the 7th-8th century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "ma'mun," which means "trustworthy" or "faithful."

One of the earliest known references to the name MAMUN can be found in the annals of the Abbasid Caliphate, where it was borne by Al-Mamun, who ruled as the seventh Abbasid caliph from 813 to 833 AD. Al-Mamun was known for his patronage of learning and the establishment of the House of Wisdom, a renowned center of knowledge and scholarship in Baghdad.

The name MAMUN gained prominence in the Islamic world and was later adopted by various communities and ethnic groups across the Middle East and beyond. It is commonly found among Arab, Persian, and Central Asian populations, as well as in parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia.

In the 11th century, the name MAMUN appears in historical records from the Seljuk Empire, a medieval Persianate empire that stretched from Anatolia to the Indus River. One notable figure from this period was Malik Mamun, a military commander and governor who served under the Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan.

In the 13th century, the MAMUN surname can be traced to the Mamluk Sultanate, a medieval Muslim state that ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. The Mamluks were initially composed of enslaved soldiers of Turkic and Circassian origin, and many of them bore the MAMUN surname.

During the 16th century, the MAMUN surname gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from Southeast Europe to the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Mamun Bey, a powerful Ottoman governor who ruled over the Regency of Algiers in the late 16th century.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals bearing the surname MAMUN, such as:

1. Mamun Al-Rashid (786-833 AD), an Abbasid caliph and patron of the arts and sciences. 2. Mamun Khan (1663-1707), a Mughal governor and military commander in India. 3. Mamun Hussain (1846-1923), an Indian political activist and educator from Bengal. 4. Mamun Al-Shibli (1282-1358), a Sufi scholar and poet from Damascus. 5. Mamun Rashid (1923-2012), a Pakistani playwright and screenwriter.

The surname MAMUN has a rich historical legacy, spanning across centuries and various regions of the world. Its origins can be traced back to the early Islamic era, and it has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, from caliphs and sultans to scholars, poets, and political activists.

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FAQ

Mamun surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mamun surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 217 in 2016. That gives Mamun a modern rank of #18,535.

What does the Mamun surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "trusted one" or "trustworthy".

What does the Mamun map show?

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