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UK surname

Mohiuddin

A Muslim surname meaning "reviver of the faith".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mohiuddin is 237 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

234

2016, ranked #17,572

Peak year

2010

237 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016, ranked #17,572.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mohiuddin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mohiuddin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mohiuddin 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 72 #30,415
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 100 #27,757
2000 modern 107 #26,700
2001 modern 106 #26,468
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 131 #23,756
2005 modern 135 #23,297
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 172 #20,321
2008 modern 192 #19,143
2009 modern 225 #17,631
2010 modern 237 #17,368
2011 modern 226 #17,792
2012 modern 200 #19,207
2013 modern 228 #17,864
2014 modern 237 #17,528
2015 modern 237 #17,413
2016 modern 234 #17,572

Geography

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Where Mohiuddins 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 Newham, Redbridge, Croydon and Stockport. 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 Newham 015 Newham
2 Redbridge 036 Redbridge
3 Croydon 038 Croydon
4 Newham 018 Newham
5 Stockport 013 Stockport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mohiuddin

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

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

Mohiuddin 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

Mohiuddin falls in decile 3 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Mohiuddin

The surname Mohiuddin is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Islamic faith. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 7th century CE.

Mohiuddin is a compound word derived from the Arabic words "Mohiuddin" and "Mohiuddin," which translate to "reviver of the faith" or "reviver of religion." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who played a significant role in promoting or reviving Islamic teachings and practices.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mohiuddin can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He was given the honorific title "Mohiuddin" for his contributions to reviving and strengthening the Islamic faith during a period of spiritual decline.

Another notable figure associated with the name Mohiuddin is Bahauddin Naqshband (1318-1389 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Naqshbandi order. His full name, Bahauddin Mohiuddin Naqshband, reflects the reverence and respect he commanded within the Sufi tradition.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name Mohiuddin gained prominence during the Mughal Empire (1526-1857 CE). Several individuals bearing this name held influential positions in the imperial court, such as Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir (1618-1707 CE), the sixth Mughal emperor known for his strict adherence to Islamic principles and his patronage of Islamic architecture.

Other notable figures with the surname Mohiuddin include:

1. Mohiuddin Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher from Andalusia, Spain. 2. Mohiuddin Yahya (1593-1661 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from the Deccan region of India. 3. Mohiuddin Qadri (1551-1633 CE), a Sufi saint and spiritual leader from the Indian subcontinent. 4. Mohiuddin Abdul Qadir Gilani (1077-1166 CE), a revered Sufi saint and the founder of the Qadiriyya order. 5. Mohiuddin Chishti (1142-1236 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Chishti order, which played a significant role in spreading Islam in the Indian subcontinent.

While the name Mohiuddin has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities across the world, particularly in regions with a significant Muslim population.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mohiuddin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mohiuddin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016. That gives Mohiuddin a modern rank of #17,572.

What does the Mohiuddin surname mean?

A Muslim surname meaning "reviver of the faith".

What does the Mohiuddin map show?

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