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UK surname

Negi

A Hindu surname derived from the Sanskrit word "naga", meaning snake or serpent.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southend-on-Sea, Brent and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Negi is 167 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

167

2016, ranked #22,055

Peak year

2016

167 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016, ranked #22,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Negi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Negi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Negi 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
1997 modern 17 #36,181
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 26 #35,320
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 25 #35,248
2002 modern 37 #34,390
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 57 #32,968
2005 modern 71 #31,816
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 76 #31,966
2008 modern 90 #30,567
2009 modern 106 #28,666
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 143 #24,019
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 162 #22,509
2016 modern 167 #22,055

Geography

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Where Negis 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 Southend-on-Sea, Brent, Hounslow and Barnet. 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 Southend-on-Sea 007 Southend-on-Sea
2 Brent 020 Brent
3 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
4 Barnet 034 Barnet
5 Brent 017 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Negi

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Negi, 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 Negi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Negi 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, Negi 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

Negi 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

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

Meaning and origin of Negi

The surname NEGI is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern region of Uttarakhand, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "naga," which means "mountain" or "hills." This suggests that the name was likely associated with families or communities residing in the mountainous areas of Uttarakhand.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NEGI surname can be found in the historical records of the Garhwal Kingdom, which ruled over parts of present-day Uttarakhand from the 7th century AD until the early 19th century. These records indicate that individuals bearing the NEGI surname held prominent positions within the royal court and administrative apparatus of the kingdom.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Bhanu Negi served as a military commander and advisor to the Garhwal rulers. His exploits and contributions to the kingdom's defense against invaders are well-documented in local folklore and historical accounts.

In the 18th century, another prominent individual, Balbir Singh Negi, was a renowned scholar and poet who authored several literary works in Sanskrit and the local Garhwali language. His compositions, which often celebrated the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the Garhwal region, have been preserved and continue to be studied by academics and literature enthusiasts.

The NEGI surname has also been associated with several prominent figures in the field of education and social reform. In the early 20th century, Govind Ballabh Negi, born in 1888, was a pioneering educator who established several schools and educational institutions in Uttarakhand, promoting literacy and women's education at a time when these initiatives were rare.

Another notable individual was Sukhram Singh Negi, born in 1913, who was a prominent activist and leader in the Indian independence movement. He played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the cause of freedom in the Garhwal region and was actively involved in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

While the NEGI surname has its roots in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, it has since spread to other parts of India due to migration and settlements. Over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged, such as Nagee, Naigee, and Naygi, but the core meaning and connection to the region's geography and cultural heritage remain intact.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Negi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Negi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016. That gives Negi a modern rank of #22,055.

What does the Negi surname mean?

A Hindu surname derived from the Sanskrit word "naga", meaning snake or serpent.

What does the Negi map show?

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