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UK surname

Mansur

The surname derives from Arabic, meaning "victorious" or "winner."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mansur is 194 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

190

2016, ranked #20,262

Peak year

2014

194 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016, ranked #20,262.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mansur surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mansur surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mansur 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
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 71 #30,521
1998 modern 75 #30,471
1999 modern 83 #29,823
2000 modern 86 #29,484
2001 modern 88 #29,056
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 103 #27,503
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 131 #23,942
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 155 #21,956
2009 modern 152 #22,716
2010 modern 158 #22,692
2011 modern 151 #23,204
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 177 #21,170
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 190 #20,262

Geography

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Where Mansurs 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, Leicester and Coventry. 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 033 Birmingham
2 Leicester 022 Leicester
3 Birmingham 035 Birmingham
4 Birmingham 040 Birmingham
5 Coventry 015 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mansur

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

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Mansur is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mansur 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

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

Meaning and origin of Mansur

The surname Mansur has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "mansur" which means "victorious" or "the one who is victorious". This name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic influence.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mansur can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic conquests. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who had achieved military victories or triumphs in battle.

In the 9th century, the name Mansur gained prominence with the rise of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur, the founder of the city of Baghdad. He was known for his military campaigns and the expansion of the Islamic Empire during his reign from 754 to 775 CE.

As the Islamic civilization spread across various regions, the surname Mansur traveled with it, and variations of the name began to appear in different cultures and languages. In Spain, for example, the name took on the form "Mansur" or "Mansor" during the Moorish rule.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname Mansur was Abu Jafar Mansur, a prominent Persian philosopher and mathematician who lived in the late 10th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the surname Mansur was Nizam al-Mulk Hasan ibn Ali Tusi Mansur, a Persian scholar and vizier who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He is renowned for his literary works, including the famous political treatise "Siyasatnameh" (The Book of Government).

In the 12th century, the surname Mansur was also associated with the Almohad dynasty in North Africa and Andalusia. One of the most famous rulers of this dynasty was Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, who reigned from 1184 to 1199 CE and is known for his military conquests and the construction of the iconic Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco.

During the Ottoman Empire, the surname Mansur was also present, and one notable bearer was Mansur Pasha, a grand vizier who served under Sultan Murad IV in the 17th century. He is remembered for his efforts in reforming the Ottoman military and administration.

While the surname Mansur has its roots in the Arabic language, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities over the centuries, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mansur surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mansur surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 190 in 2016. That gives Mansur a modern rank of #20,262.

What does the Mansur surname mean?

The surname derives from Arabic, meaning "victorious" or "winner."

What does the Mansur map show?

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