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UK surname

Mehmood

An Arabic surname meaning praised or commended.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mehmood is 3,666 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

3,666

2016, ranked #1,858

Peak year

2016

3,666 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,666 in 2016, ranked #1,858.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mehmood surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mehmood surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mehmood 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 1 #34,435
1997 modern 645 #7,704
1998 modern 763 #7,006
1999 modern 905 #6,174
2000 modern 1,013 #5,623
2001 modern 1,044 #5,393
2002 modern 1,328 #4,486
2003 modern 1,475 #4,056
2004 modern 1,717 #3,546
2005 modern 1,957 #3,150
2006 modern 2,236 #2,790
2007 modern 2,411 #2,649
2008 modern 2,663 #2,446
2009 modern 2,971 #2,279
2010 modern 3,196 #2,166
2011 modern 3,262 #2,097
2012 modern 3,394 #1,980
2013 modern 3,531 #1,950
2014 modern 3,574 #1,934
2015 modern 3,619 #1,883
2016 modern 3,666 #1,858

Geography

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Where Mehmoods 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 Bradford, Birmingham and Manchester. 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 Bradford 044 Bradford
2 Birmingham 140 Birmingham
3 Bradford 042 Bradford
4 Bradford 034 Bradford
5 Manchester 027 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mehmood

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

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

Mehmood 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

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

Meaning and origin of Mehmood

The surname MEHMOOD has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the Middle East, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mahmud," which translates to "praiseworthy" or "commendable."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MEHMOOD can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as one of the attributes of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This suggests that the name held significant religious and cultural significance in the early years of Islam.

As the Islamic faith spread across various regions, the name MEHMOOD traveled along with it. It became particularly prevalent in areas that were once part of the Persian and Mughal empires, including parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India.

In the 10th century CE, the name MEHMOOD gained prominence with the rise of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, a renowned ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire. Sultan Mahmud, who lived from 971 to 1030 CE, was known for his military conquests and patronage of arts and literature.

Another notable figure bearing the surname MEHMOOD was Mahmud of Kashgar, a renowned Turkic scholar and lexicographer who lived from 1008 to 1105 CE. His work, the "Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk," is considered a seminal text in the study of Turkic languages.

In the 13th century, the name MEHMOOD appeared in the records of the Delhi Sultanate, a prominent Muslim empire that ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent. One of the most famous rulers of this dynasty was Sultan Mahmud Shah I, who reigned from 1265 to 1290 CE.

During the Mughal era, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name MEHMOOD continued to be widely used across the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Mahmud Gawan, a highly influential prime minister and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I in the early 18th century.

In more recent history, the name MEHMOOD has been associated with several prominent individuals, including the late Pakistani cricketer Mahmood Hussain, who played for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s, and the acclaimed Indian actor Mahmood Ali, known for his roles in numerous Bollywood films throughout the latter half of the 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mehmood surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mehmood surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,666 in 2016. That gives Mehmood a modern rank of #1,858.

What does the Mehmood surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning praised or commended.

What does the Mehmood map show?

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