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UK surname

Mirpuri

An occupational surname referring to a merchant or trader from the Indian city of Mirpur.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mirpuri is 134 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2010

134 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Mirpuri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mirpuri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mirpuri 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
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 117 #25,362
2000 modern 112 #25,978
2001 modern 111 #25,767
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 129 #23,783
2004 modern 128 #24,117
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 127 #24,384
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 130 #24,695
2009 modern 128 #25,427
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 123 #27,088
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Mirpuris 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 Barnet and Westminster. 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 Barnet 028 Barnet
2 Barnet 033 Barnet
3 Westminster 008 Westminster
4 Barnet 022 Barnet
5 Barnet 025 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mirpuri

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Mirpuri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Mirpuri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mirpuri is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mirpuri is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Mirpuri falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mirpuri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Mirpuri, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mirpuri

The surname Mirpuri has its origins in the northern Indian region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Persian word "mir" meaning leader or chief, and "puri" referring to a town or locality. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a prominent individual or family from a specific town or locality in the Punjab region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mirpuri can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire, where it was mentioned in reference to a notable figure named Mir Abdul Karim Mirpuri, who served as a courtier during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Mirpuri appeared in several administrative records and land ownership documents from the region, indicating the family's influence and status within the local society.

As the Punjabi community expanded and migrated to other parts of the subcontinent, the name Mirpuri began to spread as well. It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Mirpori or Mirpoori, were also used in some historical records.

One notable figure bearing the Mirpuri surname was Mir Muhammad Ismail Mirpuri, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. His works in Punjabi and Persian literature are still studied and celebrated today.

In the 19th century, the name Mirpuri gained further recognition with the birth of Mir Bahadur Ali Mirpuri (1828-1912), a prominent landowner and philanthropist who established several educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.

Another individual of significance was Mir Nasir Ahmad Mirpuri (1870-1942), a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader who played a significant role in the propagation of Islamic teachings and the Sufi tradition in the Punjab region.

It is worth noting that the Mirpuri surname has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Mirpur Khas, Mirpur Mathelo, and Mirpur Azad Kashmir, further reinforcing its geographical ties to the area.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mirpuri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mirpuri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Mirpuri a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Mirpuri surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a merchant or trader from the Indian city of Mirpur.

What does the Mirpuri map show?

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