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UK surname

Manik

A surname of Indian origin referring to a gemstone or precious jewel.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manik is 171 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2016

171 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Manik surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Manik surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Manik 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 3 #33,861
1997 modern 96 #27,490
1998 modern 109 #26,273
1999 modern 112 #26,044
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 118 #25,317
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 146 #22,822
2009 modern 153 #22,611
2010 modern 169 #21,652
2011 modern 156 #22,690
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 160 #22,621
2014 modern 161 #22,728
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Maniks 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 Gravesham, Tower Hamlets, Leicester and Islington. 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 Gravesham 005 Gravesham
2 Tower Hamlets 014 Tower Hamlets
3 Leicester 022 Leicester
4 Islington 019 Islington
5 Tower Hamlets 008 Tower Hamlets

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manik

These lists show first names that appear often with the Manik surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manik

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Manik is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Manik 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

Manik falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Manik

The surname MANIK has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mani," which means "gem" or "jewel." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, when many surnames began to take shape in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MANIK can be traced back to ancient texts and manuscripts from Bengal. One notable example is the Chaitanya Charitamrita, a 16th-century hagiographical work that mentions individuals with the surname MANIK. Additionally, the name appears in various land records and administrative documents from the era of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 16th and 19th centuries.

In terms of historical figures bearing the surname MANIK, one prominent individual was Manik Chandra Banik (1868-1956), a Bengali writer and social reformer who played a significant role in the Renaissance movement in Bengal. Another notable figure was Manik Lal Sarkar (1835-1904), a Bengali playwright and novelist who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.

The surname MANIK has also been associated with various place names in Bengal. For instance, the town of Manikganj, located in the Dhaka division of present-day Bangladesh, derives its name from the surname MANIK, indicating the presence of families with this surname in the area.

Other notable individuals with the surname MANIK include Manik Bandopadhyay (1908-1956), a renowned Bengali writer and poet, and Manik Roy (1865-1929), a Bengali artist and educator who played a pivotal role in the development of modern art education in India.

It is worth noting that the surname MANIK has also been found in various other regions of the Indian subcontinent, likely due to migration and intermingling of communities over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Bengal region, where it has a rich and well-documented history.

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FAQ

Manik surname: questions and answers

How common is the Manik surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Manik a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Manik surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin referring to a gemstone or precious jewel.

What does the Manik map show?

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