NameCensus.

UK surname

Pasha

A name derived from the Turkish title for a high-ranking official or military leader.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Pasha surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 480, ranked #10,292, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Crawley, Manchester and Luton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pasha is 509 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23900.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

480

2016, ranked #10,292

Peak year

2010

509 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pasha had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 480 in 2016, ranked #10,292.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 22 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Pasha surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pasha surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Pasha 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 4 #33,628
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 242 #15,597
1998 modern 262 #15,203
1999 modern 266 #15,150
2000 modern 248 #15,827
2001 modern 256 #15,273
2002 modern 297 #14,081
2003 modern 324 #13,135
2004 modern 338 #12,781
2005 modern 369 #11,901
2006 modern 389 #11,476
2007 modern 415 #11,047
2008 modern 439 #10,640
2009 modern 492 #9,979
2010 modern 509 #9,916
2011 modern 473 #10,376
2012 modern 464 #10,439
2013 modern 484 #10,281
2014 modern 487 #10,289
2015 modern 484 #10,249
2016 modern 480 #10,292

Geography

Back to top

Where Pashas 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 Crawley, Manchester, Luton and Bradford. 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 Crawley 001 Crawley
2 Manchester 030 Manchester
3 Manchester 022 Manchester
4 Luton 010 Luton
5 Bradford 030 Bradford

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Pasha

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Pasha

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pasha, 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 Pasha 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 Pasha household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Pasha 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.

Read profile summary

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

Pasha 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

Pasha 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 Pasha 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Pasha

The surname PASHA is of Turkish origin, deriving from the Ottoman Turkish title "Pasha" which was given to high-ranking officials and military commanders in the Ottoman Empire. The word itself is believed to have its roots in the Persian term "padshah," meaning "master" or "sovereign."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PASHA can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Ottoman Empire's expansion and influence across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. As Ottoman officials and military leaders were granted the honorific title of Pasha, their descendants often adopted it as a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest documented examples of the PASHA surname can be found in the records of the Ottoman Empire, where several individuals bearing this name held prominent positions. Notably, Lala Mustafa Pasha (1500-1580) was a renowned Ottoman general and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking minister in the imperial government.

In the 17th century, the PASHA surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Ottoman Empire, as individuals bearing this name migrated to other regions. For instance, Yusuf Pasha (1635-1692), an Ottoman statesman and scholar, spent several years in exile in the Netherlands, where his descendants may have adopted the surname.

Another notable figure with the PASHA surname was Ahmed Pasha (1839-1897), a prominent Ottoman military leader who played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. He was born in modern-day Bulgaria and rose through the ranks of the Ottoman army, eventually becoming a Pasha and commanding forces during the conflict.

In the 20th century, the PASHA surname continued to be associated with influential individuals from various backgrounds. One such person was Amir Pasha (1923-2013), an Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1976 to 1978.

It's worth noting that while the surname PASHA originated in the Ottoman Empire, it has since spread to other regions and cultures, particularly in areas that were once under Ottoman influence or had significant Turkish populations. As such, individuals bearing the PASHA surname can be found in various parts of the world today, carrying on the legacy of this historically significant name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Back to top

Pasha families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pasha 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. Middlesex leads with 2 Pashas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 2 Pashas recorded in 1881 and an index of 238.10x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 2 238.10x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Esther 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Robert 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 Pasha households.

FAQ

Pasha surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pasha surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Pasha surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pasha surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 480 in 2016. That gives Pasha a modern rank of #10,292.

What does the Pasha surname mean?

A name derived from the Turkish title for a high-ranking official or military leader.

What does the Pasha map show?

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