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UK surname

Mukhtar

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "chosen one" or "leader".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mukhtar is 930 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

900

2016, ranked #6,303

Peak year

2013

930 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 900 in 2016, ranked #6,303.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mukhtar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mukhtar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mukhtar 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 350 #12,172
1998 modern 393 #11,495
1999 modern 427 #10,919
2000 modern 436 #10,701
2001 modern 437 #10,482
2002 modern 490 #9,771
2003 modern 546 #8,884
2004 modern 594 #8,411
2005 modern 667 #7,633
2006 modern 674 #7,591
2007 modern 735 #7,173
2008 modern 765 #6,992
2009 modern 817 #6,762
2010 modern 886 #6,475
2011 modern 882 #6,426
2012 modern 887 #6,314
2013 modern 930 #6,195
2014 modern 923 #6,262
2015 modern 923 #6,210
2016 modern 900 #6,303

Geography

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Where Mukhtars 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 Redbridge, Bradford, Brent, Blackburn with Darwen and Coventry. 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 Redbridge 035 Redbridge
2 Bradford 042 Bradford
3 Brent 025 Brent
4 Blackburn with Darwen 004 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Coventry 020 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mukhtar

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

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

Mukhtar 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

Mukhtar 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Mukhtar

The surname Mukhtar originated in the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "mukhtar," which means "chosen" or "elected." This name is believed to have its roots in the early Islamic era, when it was commonly used to refer to leaders or representatives chosen by the community.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Mukhtar gained prominence among scholars, poets, and influential figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the works of renowned Arab philosopher and historian Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), who mentioned individuals bearing the name Mukhtar in his writings.

The name Mukhtar has been present in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. In the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over significant parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Mukhtar appeared in administrative documents and records of notable individuals.

Among the notable figures who bore the surname Mukhtar are:

1. Mohammed Mukhtar (1858-1931), an Egyptian revolutionary and leader of the Sudanese resistance against British colonial rule. 2. Mukhtar Shakhanov (1842-1912), a prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher known for his contributions to Kazakh literature and culture. 3. Mukhtar Auezov (1897-1961), a renowned Kazakh writer, playwright, and scholar who played a significant role in the development of modern Kazakh literature. 4. Mukhtar Yalanketski (1947-2018), a Belarusian poet, translator, and writer who was awarded the Yanka Kupala State Prize for Literature. 5. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (born 1957), an Indian politician and former Union Minister of Minority Affairs in the Government of India.

The surname Mukhtar has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For instance, the town of Mukhtar in the Samarkand region of Uzbekistan is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing this surname who once resided in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Mukhtar has maintained a strong connection to its Arabic roots and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from revolutionaries and political leaders to poets, writers, and scholars, reflecting its rich heritage and significance in the Arab and Islamic world.

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FAQ

Mukhtar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mukhtar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 900 in 2016. That gives Mukhtar a modern rank of #6,303.

What does the Mukhtar surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "chosen one" or "leader".

What does the Mukhtar map show?

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