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UK surname

Nagar

A surname indicating someone from a town or city.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Nagar surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 329, ranked #13,798, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Croydon and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nagar is 329 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 32800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

329

2016, ranked #13,798

Peak year

2016

329 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nagar had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 329 in 2016, ranked #13,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Nagar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nagar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nagar 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 218 #16,704
1998 modern 231 #16,555
1999 modern 243 #16,094
2000 modern 249 #15,787
2001 modern 250 #15,527
2002 modern 265 #15,197
2003 modern 271 #14,787
2004 modern 287 #14,286
2005 modern 298 #13,895
2006 modern 291 #14,175
2007 modern 301 #14,022
2008 modern 304 #14,000
2009 modern 303 #14,315
2010 modern 328 #13,856
2011 modern 322 #13,907
2012 modern 315 #14,031
2013 modern 317 #14,186
2014 modern 325 #14,030
2015 modern 321 #14,062
2016 modern 329 #13,798

Geography

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Where Nagars 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 Leicester, Croydon, Birmingham, Redbridge and Brent. 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 Leicester 038 Leicester
2 Croydon 003 Croydon
3 Birmingham 056 Birmingham
4 Redbridge 035 Redbridge
5 Brent 029 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nagar

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Nagar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nagar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Nagar is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Nagar 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

Nagar 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Nagar

The surname Nagar is of Indian origin, deriving from the Sanskrit word 'nagar' meaning town or city. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, during the medieval period between the 6th and 13th centuries.

The name is closely associated with the rise of urban settlements and the growth of trade and commerce during this time. Many individuals who hailed from these towns or cities adopted the surname Nagar as a way to identify their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known references to the name Nagar can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document contained records of land revenue and administrative details, which included mentions of individuals with the surname Nagar.

The Nagar surname has a long and storied history, with several notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples is Amir Khusrau Nagar, a renowned 13th-century Sufi poet and scholar who hailed from the city of Delhi.

During the 17th century, Rani Nagarmall Devi, a Rajput queen from the Nagar region of Rajasthan, played a significant role in the defense of her kingdom against the Mughal forces. Her bravery and leadership were widely celebrated.

In the realm of literature, Munshi Premchand, born Dhanpat Rai Nagar in 1880, is considered one of the greatest writers of modern Hindi literature. His novels and short stories provided a poignant portrayal of the lives of ordinary Indians during the colonial era.

The world of sports has also been graced by notable individuals with the Nagar surname, such as Vijay Hazare Nagar, a legendary Indian cricketer who captained the Indian team in the 1940s and 1950s, and Geet Sethi Nagar, a world-renowned billiards and snooker player who won numerous championships in the late 20th century.

While the surname Nagar is predominantly found in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Nagar families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nagar 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. Kent leads with 1 Nagars recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.40x.

County Total Index
Kent 1 30.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Greenwich in Kent leads with 1 Nagars recorded in 1881 and an index of 666.67x.

Place Total Index
Greenwich 1 666.67x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Giovanni 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 Nagar households.

FAQ

Nagar surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nagar surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Nagar surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nagar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 329 in 2016. That gives Nagar a modern rank of #13,798.

What does the Nagar surname mean?

A surname indicating someone from a town or city.

What does the Nagar map show?

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