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UK surname

Manoj

A Hindu surname meaning "charming" or "beautiful".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Canterbury, Peterborough and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manoj is 121 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

121

2016, ranked #27,399

Peak year

2016

121 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016, ranked #27,399.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Manoj surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Manoj surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Manoj 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 5 #37,891
1998 modern 9 #37,189
1999 modern 10 #37,072
2000 modern 15 #36,425
2001 modern 19 #35,866
2002 modern 23 #35,606
2003 modern 26 #35,371
2004 modern 44 #34,053
2005 modern 49 #33,859
2006 modern 46 #34,415
2007 modern 53 #34,115
2008 modern 62 #33,565
2009 modern 77 #32,553
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 121 #27,399

Geography

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Where Manojs 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 Canterbury, Peterborough, Croydon, Shropshire and Brent. 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 Canterbury 016 Canterbury
2 Peterborough 016 Peterborough
3 Croydon 019 Croydon
4 Shropshire 025 Shropshire
5 Brent 003 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manoj

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Manoj surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Manoj household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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, Manoj 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

Manoj 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

Manoj falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Manoj 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Manoj

The surname "MANOJ" is of Indian origin and it dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "manas" which means mind or heart. The name "MANOJ" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The earliest known reference to the name "MANOJ" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, as a name given to individuals who were considered wise and knowledgeable.

During the medieval period, the name "MANOJ" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Rajatarangini, a chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in the 12th century CE. It was also found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "MANOJ" was Manoj Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his work on the Bhagavad Gita and his contributions to Hindu philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname "MANOJ" was Manoj Pandey, a freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1890 and played a significant role in the Kakori Train Robbery incident in 1925.

In the field of literature, Manoj Das (1934-2021) was a celebrated Indian writer and novelist who wrote in both Odia and English languages. He is best known for his novels "Chhamana Athaguntha" and "The Submerged Valley," which explored the themes of social injustice and the human condition.

Manoj Bajpayee (born 1969) is a renowned Indian actor who has made significant contributions to both commercial and independent cinema. He is widely acclaimed for his performances in films such as "Satya," "Shool," and "Gangs of Wasseypur."

Manoj Sinha (born 1959) is an Indian politician and the current Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He has previously served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Manoj surname: questions and answers

How common is the Manoj surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016. That gives Manoj a modern rank of #27,399.

What does the Manoj surname mean?

A Hindu surname meaning "charming" or "beautiful".

What does the Manoj map show?

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