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UK surname

Mustapha

A surname originating from the Arabic name "Mustafa" meaning "the chosen one".

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Mustapha surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 463, ranked #10,586, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Lewisham and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mustapha is 471 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6514.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

463

2016, ranked #10,586

Peak year

2014

471 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mustapha had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 463 in 2016, ranked #10,586.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 18 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Mustapha surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mustapha surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mustapha 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 18 #31,542
1997 modern 180 #18,812
1998 modern 197 #18,283
1999 modern 198 #18,343
2000 modern 218 #17,246
2001 modern 224 #16,716
2002 modern 251 #15,770
2003 modern 273 #14,715
2004 modern 291 #14,138
2005 modern 313 #13,433
2006 modern 355 #12,316
2007 modern 386 #11,676
2008 modern 395 #11,598
2009 modern 453 #10,611
2010 modern 467 #10,570
2011 modern 442 #10,942
2012 modern 451 #10,640
2013 modern 465 #10,569
2014 modern 471 #10,541
2015 modern 464 #10,586
2016 modern 463 #10,586

Geography

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Where Mustaphas 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 Hackney, Lewisham and Southwark. 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 Hackney 026 Hackney
2 Lewisham 005 Lewisham
3 Southwark 032 Southwark
4 Hackney 016 Hackney
5 Southwark 015 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mustapha

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mustapha, 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 Mustapha surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mustapha 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, Mustapha 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

Mustapha 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mustapha falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mustapha 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
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Mustapha

The surname Mustapha is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name "Mustafa," which means "the chosen one" or "the elect." This name has a strong connection to the Islamic faith, as it was one of the honorific titles given to the Prophet Muhammad.

In the early days of Islam, the name Mustapha was adopted by followers of the religion as a way to honor the Prophet and express their devotion. As Islam spread across the Middle East and North Africa, the name became more widespread and began to establish itself as a surname in various regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mustapha can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals with the surname, indicating its presence during the golden age of Islamic civilization.

During the era of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century, the surname Mustapha gained further prominence. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Mustapha Pasha (1515-1580), a prominent Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mustapha was Mustapha Ibn Al-Qadir (1566-1629), a renowned Algerian scholar and Sufi mystic who made significant contributions to Islamic philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, the surname Mustapha was also associated with several political and military leaders, such as Mustapha Ben Ismail (1830-1898), a Moroccan sultan who ruled from 1886 to 1894.

Beyond the Middle East and North Africa, the surname Mustapha has also found its way into other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. One notable example is Mustapha Bey (1776-1846), a Turkish-born statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Tunisia in the early 19th century.

As the centuries passed, the surname Mustapha continued to be carried by individuals from various backgrounds, reflecting its enduring legacy and the rich cultural heritage associated with its origins.

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1881 census detail

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Mustapha families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mustapha 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. Northumberland leads with 4 Mustaphas recorded in 1881 and an index of 39.49x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 4 39.49x
Middlesex 3 4.41x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wallsend in Northumberland leads with 4 Mustaphas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1250.00x.

Place Total Index
Wallsend 4 1250.00x
Hornsey 3 348.84x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Helen 1
Lulu 1
Maylan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Ali 1
James 1
Mustapha 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 Mustapha households.

FAQ

Mustapha surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mustapha surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Mustapha surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mustapha surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 463 in 2016. That gives Mustapha a modern rank of #10,586.

What does the Mustapha surname mean?

A surname originating from the Arabic name "Mustafa" meaning "the chosen one".

What does the Mustapha map show?

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