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UK surname

Mujtaba

An Arabic surname meaning the chosen one or the distinguished.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mujtaba is 127 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

126

2016, ranked #26,686

Peak year

2014

127 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016, ranked #26,686.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mujtaba surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mujtaba surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mujtaba 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 18 #36,053
1998 modern 23 #35,603
1999 modern 29 #35,031
2000 modern 38 #34,146
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 43 #33,871
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 51 #33,478
2005 modern 52 #33,619
2006 modern 63 #32,943
2007 modern 71 #32,484
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 99 #30,397
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 122 #27,122
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 126 #26,686

Geography

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Where Mujtabas 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 Slough, Trafford, Redbridge, Derby and Reading. 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 Slough 007 Slough
2 Trafford 028 Trafford
3 Redbridge 006 Redbridge
4 Derby 026 Derby
5 Reading 008 Reading

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mujtaba

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

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

Mujtaba 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

Mujtaba falls in decile 1 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 Mujtaba 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 Mujtaba, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mujtaba

The surname Mujtaba has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "mujtaba," which means "the chosen one" or "the elect." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and has deep religious significance.

The name Mujtaba is believed to have first emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the early years of Islam, around the 7th century CE. It was initially used as a title or honorific for individuals who were considered pious and virtuous, particularly those who were closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad and his teachings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mujtaba can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians, who documented the lives and achievements of prominent figures in the early Islamic world. For example, the renowned historian Al-Tabari (838-923 CE) mentioned individuals who were referred to as "Mujtaba" in his chronicles.

The name Mujtaba gained particular significance among the Shia branch of Islam, where it is often associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib (599-661 CE), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. According to Shia traditions, Ali was given the title "Mujtaba" by the Prophet himself, recognizing his piety and wisdom.

Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the surname Mujtaba. One such individual was Al-Mujtahid al-Kabir (1205-1277 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Iran. He was known for his extensive contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Sharia law.

Another prominent figure with the name Mujtaba was Ali Mujtahid Zanjani (1892-1969 CE), an Iranian cleric and politician who played a significant role in the constitutional revolution of Iran in the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and the separation of religion and state.

In the modern era, the surname Mujtaba has been carried by individuals across various fields, including academics, writers, and politicians. For example, Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari (1925-2020 CE) was a renowned Iranian Shia scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy and ethics.

It is worth noting that while the surname Mujtaba has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted by individuals of various ethnicities and backgrounds over time, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.

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FAQ

Mujtaba surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mujtaba surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016. That gives Mujtaba a modern rank of #26,686.

What does the Mujtaba surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning the chosen one or the distinguished.

What does the Mujtaba map show?

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