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UK surname

Navin

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'nava' meaning new or fresh.

In the 1881 census there were 148 people recorded with the Navin surname, ranking it #15,611 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 326, ranked #13,896, up from #15,611 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Glossop and Newcastle All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chesterfield, Liverpool and Rossendale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Navin is 368 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 120.3%.

1881 census count

148

Ranked #15,611

Modern count

326

2016, ranked #13,896

Peak year

2002

368 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Navin had 148 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,611 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 326 in 2016, ranked #13,896.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 256 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Navin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Navin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Navin 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 133 #14,106
1861 historical 138 #16,365
1881 historical 148 #15,611
1891 historical 223 #13,800
1901 historical 256 #12,934
1911 historical 251 #12,870
1997 modern 328 #12,758
1998 modern 337 #12,859
1999 modern 350 #12,609
2000 modern 362 #12,264
2001 modern 358 #12,181
2002 modern 368 #12,168
2003 modern 345 #12,549
2004 modern 355 #12,326
2005 modern 357 #12,194
2006 modern 346 #12,539
2007 modern 345 #12,714
2008 modern 354 #12,591
2009 modern 367 #12,501
2010 modern 357 #13,036
2011 modern 354 #12,982
2012 modern 335 #13,408
2013 modern 337 #13,537
2014 modern 343 #13,463
2015 modern 333 #13,676
2016 modern 326 #13,896

Geography

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Where Navins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Glossop, Newcastle All Saints, St James Clerkenwell and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Chesterfield, Liverpool, Rossendale and Cornwall. 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 Rochdale Lancashire
2 Glossop Derbyshire
3 Newcastle All Saints Northumberland
4 St James Clerkenwell London (Central Districts)
5 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Chesterfield 005 Chesterfield
2 Liverpool 004 Liverpool
3 Rossendale 002 Rossendale
4 Rossendale 003 Rossendale
5 Cornwall 054 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Navin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Navin surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Navin

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Navin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Navin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Navin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Navin 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

Navin 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Navin 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Navin

The surname "NAVIN" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. The name likely derives from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh." This suggests that the name could have initially been given to someone who was new to a particular area or community.

The earliest known records of the surname "NAVIN" can be traced back to the 16th century in the Mughal Empire, where it was used among Hindus and Sikhs. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Nawan" or "Naveen," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable individual bearing the surname "NAVIN" was Bhai Navin Singh (1670-1705), a Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Navin Singh is remembered for his bravery in battles against the Mughal forces and his unwavering devotion to the Sikh faith.

In the 19th century, the surname "NAVIN" began to appear in British colonial records in India, as the British administration sought to document the diverse population of the subcontinent. This period saw the establishment of many place names derived from personal names, including those with the root "Navin."

One example of a place name associated with the surname "NAVIN" is Navinagar, a town in the Indian state of Gujarat. The town's name is believed to have been derived from a person named "Navin" or a variation thereof, who may have been a local landowner or prominent figure.

Another notable individual with the surname "NAVIN" was Amar Nath Navin (1853-1929), a prominent Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a vital role in establishing modern education in Punjab and advocating for the rights of women and the underprivileged.

In more recent history, Vidya Navin (1931-2011) was an Indian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of number theory. She was the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Allahabad and served as the head of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Lucknow.

While the surname "NAVIN" has its roots in India, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds around the world, reflecting the diaspora of Indian communities and the globalization of names and identities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Navin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Navin 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. Lancashire leads with 45 Navins recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.63x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 45 2.63x
Derbyshire 20 8.85x
Northumberland 17 7.92x
Middlesex 15 1.04x
Staffordshire 12 2.46x
Yorkshire 7 0.49x
Nottinghamshire 6 3.08x
Durham 5 1.16x
Cheshire 4 1.26x
Cumberland 4 3.22x
Hampshire 3 1.01x
Lincolnshire 3 1.30x
Sussex 3 1.23x
Essex 1 0.35x
Midlothian 1 0.52x
Surrey 1 0.14x
Warwickshire 1 0.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Byker in Northumberland leads with 15 Navins recorded in 1881 and an index of 141.24x.

Place Total Index
Byker 15 141.24x
Ludworth 15 1415.09x
Newchurch 9 64.24x
Walsall Foreign 8 31.78x
Oldham 7 12.66x
Liverpool 6 5.77x
Carlton 5 225.23x
Chesterfield 5 59.03x
Farnworth 5 48.73x
Fulham London 5 23.89x
Arlecdon 4 120.85x
Clerkenwell London 4 11.74x
East Ardsley 4 322.58x
Great Bolton 4 17.63x
St Pancras London 4 3.44x
Wolverhampton 4 10.68x
Brighton 3 6.11x
Grantham 3 99.67x
Hetton Le Hole 3 55.15x
Ince In Makerfield 3 37.64x
Longbenton 2 21.98x
Macclesfield 2 14.12x
Tyldesley Cum Shakerley 2 40.57x
West Derby 2 3.99x
Alverstoke 1 9.34x
Birkenhead 1 3.94x
Brancepeth 1 128.21x
Bury 1 5.11x
Gate Fulford 1 29.94x
Golborne 1 44.84x
Hulme 1 2.80x
Levenshulme 1 56.82x
Manchester 1 1.30x
Mile End Old Town 1 4.39x
North Leith 1 11.17x
Nottingham St Mary 1 1.99x
Portsea 1 1.72x
Poulton Cum Seacombe 1 27.32x
Rawmarsh 1 19.80x
St Bartholomew Hyde 1 140.85x
St George Bloomsbury 1 12.08x
Stranton 1 6.92x
Tankersley 1 93.46x
Tottington Lower End 1 12.29x
Wandsworth 1 7.19x
Warwick St Mary 1 31.65x
West Ham 1 1.59x
Wigan 1 4.18x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 22
Catherine 9
Margaret 6
Elizabeth 5
Ann 4
Bridget 4
Ellen 3
Annie 2
Caroline 2
Emily 2
Kate 2
Maria 2
Anne 1
Bridgeret 1
Cat 1
Cath. 1
Eliza 1
Esther 1
Fever 1
Hannah 1
Jane 1
John 1
Maggie 1
Margret 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Navin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Navin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 148 people were recorded with the Navin surname. That placed it at #15,611 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Navin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 326 in 2016. That gives Navin a modern rank of #13,896.

What does the Navin surname mean?

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'nava' meaning new or fresh.

What does the Navin map show?

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