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UK surname

Multani

A surname denoting someone from the city of Multan in Pakistan.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Multani is 223 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

218

2016, ranked #18,481

Peak year

2013

223 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016, ranked #18,481.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Multani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Multani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Multani 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 1 #33,412
1997 modern 65 #31,141
1998 modern 75 #30,471
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 84 #29,508
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 130 #23,848
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 163 #21,050
2008 modern 175 #20,311
2009 modern 185 #20,010
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 210 #18,677
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 223 #18,135
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 218 #18,481

Geography

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Where Multanis 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 Wolverhampton, Ealing and Slough. 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 Wolverhampton 026 Wolverhampton
2 Ealing 037 Ealing
3 Slough 008 Slough
4 Wolverhampton 030 Wolverhampton
5 Ealing 026 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Multani

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

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

Multani 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

Multani 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Multani 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Multani, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Multani

The surname Multani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Multan, a city located in the Punjab province of modern-day Pakistan. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the 11th or 12th century.

The word "Multani" itself is derived from the name of the city, Multan, which was an important cultural and economic center during the reign of various dynasties, including the Ghaznavids, Ghurids, and Delhi Sultanate. The city was renowned for its rich tradition of arts, crafts, and trade, particularly in textiles and ceramics.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Multani can be found in historical texts and chronicles from the Delhi Sultanate era, where individuals with this surname were mentioned as merchants, artisans, or scholars hailing from the city of Multan. These records highlight the significance of the city and its inhabitants in the region's cultural and economic landscape.

Notable individuals with the surname Multani include Shah Gardez Multani, a renowned Sufi saint and poet who lived during the 13th century and was revered for his spiritual teachings and literary works. Another prominent figure was Fazl Ahmad Multani, an 18th-century scholar and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of the region.

In the realm of literature, Mir Hasan Multani was a celebrated Urdu poet who flourished in the 19th century and contributed significantly to the development of the Urdu literary tradition. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.

The surname Multani also has a connection to the Multani mitti, a type of Fuller's earth clay found in the region, which was highly prized for its purifying and therapeutic properties. Individuals involved in the mining, processing, or trade of this clay may have adopted the surname Multani, further solidifying its association with the region.

Throughout history, variations of the name Multani have been documented, including Multany, Moltani, and Moultani, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the region over centuries. These variations serve as a testament to the rich heritage and legacy associated with this surname.

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FAQ

Multani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Multani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 218 in 2016. That gives Multani a modern rank of #18,481.

What does the Multani surname mean?

A surname denoting someone from the city of Multan in Pakistan.

What does the Multani map show?

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