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UK surname

Moin

A surname derived from the German word "moin", meaning "hello" or "good morning".

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Moin surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #32,081 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moin is 110 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 900.0%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2016

110 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Moin had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 34 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Moin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moin 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 21 #29,550
1861 historical 34 #29,685
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 11 #32,463
1997 modern 47 #32,975
1998 modern 43 #33,557
1999 modern 47 #33,320
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 45 #33,401
2002 modern 45 #33,712
2003 modern 50 #33,362
2004 modern 58 #32,880
2005 modern 70 #31,912
2006 modern 80 #31,149
2007 modern 73 #32,287
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 96 #30,239
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 95 #31,107
2013 modern 104 #30,076
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Moins 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, Newham, Rochdale, Woking and Bromley. 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 040 Barnet
2 Newham 025 Newham
3 Rochdale 010 Rochdale
4 Woking 010 Woking
5 Bromley 041 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moin

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

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

Moin 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

Moin falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Meaning and origin of Moin

The surname Moin has its origins in the Punjab region of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 15th or 16th century, when surnames became more widespread in the region. The name itself is derived from the Persian word "moeen," which means "helper" or "assistant."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Moin can be found in the Akbarnama, a historical chronicle written during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. The book mentions a certain Moin Khan, who served as a commander in Akbar's army.

During the Mughal era, the Moin family held significant influence and power in various parts of northern India. The name appears in several historical documents and records from that time, often associated with military service or administrative roles.

In the 18th century, the Moin surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab, particularly in the area around the city of Lahore. One notable figure from this period was Nawab Moin-ud-Daulah, a wealthy nobleman and landowner who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the region.

As the British colonial rule expanded in India, the Moin family continued to hold prominent positions. Sir Fazl-i-Hussain Moin, born in 1877 and died in 1943, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council.

Another notable figure with the Moin surname was Moin Qureshi, born in 1883 and died in 1976, who was a renowned educationist and social reformer. He played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in pre-partition India.

In more recent times, the Moin surname has spread across various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant populations of Indian or Pakistani descent. However, the majority of the historical references and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Moin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Moin 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. Middlesex leads with 4 Moins recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.73x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 4 3.73x
Norfolk 4 24.26x
Lanarkshire 3 8.65x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southburgh in Norfolk leads with 4 Moins recorded in 1881 and an index of 40000.00x.

Place Total Index
Southburgh 4 40000.00x
Barony 3 34.17x
St George Hanover 2 142.86x
Bromley London 1 42.37x
Hackney London 1 16.64x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Ann 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Maria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Andrew 1
Henry 1
John 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 Moin households.

FAQ

Moin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Moin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Moin surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Moin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Moin a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Moin surname mean?

A surname derived from the German word "moin", meaning "hello" or "good morning".

What does the Moin map show?

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