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UK surname

Miran

A habitational surname derived from place names in Iran and Azerbaijan.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Miran surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #32,926 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Miran is 103 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1616.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2016

103 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Miran had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 26 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Miran surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Miran surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Miran 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 10 #31,497
1861 historical 23 #31,039
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 26 #32,189
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 45 #33,168
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 49 #33,130
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 55 #32,482
2002 modern 57 #32,661
2003 modern 55 #32,895
2004 modern 59 #32,787
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 68 #32,441
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 81 #31,713
2009 modern 84 #31,842
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 82 #32,701
2013 modern 91 #32,020
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Mirans 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 and Luton. 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 048 Bradford
2 Bradford 057 Bradford
3 Bradford 036 Bradford
4 Luton 010 Luton
5 Bradford 030 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Miran

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

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

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Miran is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

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

Miran 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

Miran 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Miran

The surname MIRAN is believed to have originated in the region of Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. It is thought to have emerged during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Persian word "miran," which means "lord" or "prince."

One of the earliest known references to the name MIRAN can be found in the "Shahnameh," a Persian epic poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. The poem mentions a character named Miran, who was a nobleman and military leader during the Sassanid era.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Miran Shah ruled over parts of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. He was a member of the Ghuri dynasty and is credited with establishing the city of Ghazni as a center of learning and culture.

During the 16th century, the MIRAN surname appeared in Ottoman records, suggesting that individuals with this name had migrated to the Ottoman Empire from Persia. One such individual was Miran Bey, a military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

In the 17th century, a Persian poet named Miran Sayyid Ahmad was renowned for his works in the ghazal and qasidah forms. He was born in 1615 and lived in the city of Isfahan, which was a cultural hub during the Safavid dynasty.

Another notable individual with the surname MIRAN was Miran Molavi, a 19th-century Persian scholar and philosopher. He was born in 1825 and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic theology and jurisprudence.

While the MIRAN surname has its roots in Persia, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds over the centuries, particularly in regions that were influenced by Persian culture or fell under the rule of Persian empires. However, historical records and references to individuals with this surname are primarily found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Miran families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Miran surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Glamorgan leads with 4 Mirans recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.76x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 4 33.76x
Channel Islands 1 49.51x
Cheshire 1 6.65x
Sussex 1 8.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Swansea Town in Glamorgan leads with 4 Mirans recorded in 1881 and an index of 412.37x.

Place Total Index
Swansea Town 4 412.37x
Hastings St Clement 1 909.09x
St Peter Port 1 270.27x
Sutton In Macclesfield 1 625.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Miran surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Fanny 1
Leah 1
Mary 1
Mira 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Miran surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Israel 1
Solomon 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Miran households.

FAQ

Miran surname: questions and answers

How common was the Miran surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Miran surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Miran surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Miran a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Miran surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from place names in Iran and Azerbaijan.

What does the Miran map show?

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