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UK surname

Mokhtari

A person from the Mokhtar family or a family originating from a place called Mokhtar.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mokhtari is 102 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2015

102 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Mokhtari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mokhtari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mokhtari 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 24 #35,376
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 30 #34,939
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 30 #34,753
2002 modern 34 #34,634
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 35 #34,783
2005 modern 30 #35,347
2006 modern 41 #34,788
2007 modern 54 #34,042
2008 modern 56 #34,084
2009 modern 58 #34,144
2010 modern 73 #33,249
2011 modern 63 #33,982
2012 modern 87 #32,180
2013 modern 86 #32,557
2014 modern 96 #31,667
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Mokhtaris 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 Wycombe, Sheffield, Westminster, South Tyneside and Harlow. 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 Wycombe 006 Wycombe
2 Sheffield 013 Sheffield
3 Westminster 006 Westminster
4 South Tyneside 001 South Tyneside
5 Harlow 003 Harlow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mokhtari

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Mokhtari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mokhtari household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mokhtari 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

Mokhtari 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

Mokhtari 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 Mokhtari is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Mokhtari, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mokhtari

The surname Mokhtari has its origins in the Persian language and can be traced back to Iran. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries CE.

Mokhtari is derived from the Persian word "mokhtar," which means "chosen" or "elected." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

In ancient Persian manuscripts and records, variations of the name, such as "Mokhtari" or "Mokhtari-zadeh" (meaning "son of Mokhtari"), can be found. These early mentions indicate the name's longstanding presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mokhtari was Abul-Hasan Ali ibn Mokhtari, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. His works contributed significantly to the development of Persian literature and philosophy during the medieval era.

Another notable figure was Mirza Mohammad Reza Mokhtari, a 19th-century Iranian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries during the Qajar dynasty.

In the realm of literature, Sadegh Mokhtari (1906-1991) was a prominent Iranian writer and poet known for his contributions to modern Persian poetry and his advocacy for social and political reforms.

The name Mokhtari has also been associated with various place names in Iran, such as the village of Mokhtari in the province of Semnan, which may have influenced the surname's origins or spread.

Amongst other historical figures bearing the Mokhtari surname were Morteza Mokhtari (1892-1951), an Iranian politician and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran, and Akbar Mokhtari (1920-2005), an acclaimed Iranian painter and calligrapher renowned for his modern interpretations of traditional Persian art forms.

While the surname Mokhtari is predominantly found in Iran, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of ancient Persia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mokhtari surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mokhtari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Mokhtari a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Mokhtari surname mean?

A person from the Mokhtar family or a family originating from a place called Mokhtar.

What does the Mokhtari map show?

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