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UK surname

Nauman

A German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "niuwen," meaning to make or create something new.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Nauman surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nauman is 117 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2016

117 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nauman had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 23 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nauman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nauman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nauman 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
1861 historical 23 #31,039
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 28 #34,904
1998 modern 31 #34,740
1999 modern 32 #34,717
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 32 #34,537
2002 modern 36 #34,480
2003 modern 38 #34,361
2004 modern 39 #34,477
2005 modern 40 #34,562
2006 modern 53 #33,854
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 67 #33,135
2009 modern 68 #33,341
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Naumans 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 Craven, Kirklees, Bradford and Trafford. 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 Craven 007 Craven
2 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
3 Bradford 022 Bradford
4 Bradford 006 Bradford
5 Trafford 016 Trafford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nauman

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

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

Nauman 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

Nauman 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 Nauman 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 Nauman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nauman

The surname NAUMAN is of German origin, derived from the Old German word 'nauman,' meaning a newcomer or a stranger. This name originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded mention of the name NAUMAN can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Michaelis Bambergensis, a 12th-century document from the Benedictine abbey in Bamberg, Bavaria. This manuscript lists several individuals with the surname NAUMAN, suggesting that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 13th century, the name NAUMAN appeared in various records and documents across German-speaking regions, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Lubecensis, a collection of charters from the city of Lübeck. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial Bavarian origins.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname NAUMAN was Johann Nauman (1436-1501), a German theologian and reformer from Saxony. He played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another historical figure bearing the name NAUMAN was Johann Gottlieb Naumann (1741-1801), a German composer and Kapellmeister who composed numerous operas, oratorios, and instrumental works. He is considered one of the pioneers of the German Romantic movement in music.

In the 16th century, the name NAUMAN was also found in the Low Countries, particularly in the Netherlands. One example is Cornelis Nauman (1551-1619), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

The surname NAUMAN is derived from the Old German word 'nauman,' meaning a newcomer or a stranger. This suggests that the name originally referred to individuals who had recently settled in a particular area or were perceived as outsiders.

Over the centuries, the NAUMAN surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from theologians and composers to artists and scholars. Despite its origins as a descriptor for newcomers, the name has become deeply rooted in German and Dutch cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Nauman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nauman 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. Gloucestershire leads with 1 Naumans recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.91x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 1 52.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Horfield in Gloucestershire leads with 1 Naumans recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
Horfield 1 5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Clara 1

FAQ

Nauman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nauman surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Nauman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Nauman a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Nauman surname mean?

A German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "niuwen," meaning to make or create something new.

What does the Nauman map show?

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