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UK surname

Pattani

A regional surname from the province of Pattani in southern Thailand.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pattani is 297 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

280

2016, ranked #15,491

Peak year

2010

297 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 280 in 2016, ranked #15,491.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Pattani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pattani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pattani 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 190 #18,199
1998 modern 208 #17,693
1999 modern 221 #17,126
2000 modern 221 #17,089
2001 modern 221 #16,848
2002 modern 241 #16,243
2003 modern 242 #15,960
2004 modern 253 #15,583
2005 modern 264 #15,085
2006 modern 251 #15,696
2007 modern 265 #15,295
2008 modern 270 #15,219
2009 modern 274 #15,395
2010 modern 297 #14,841
2011 modern 287 #15,044
2012 modern 279 #15,289
2013 modern 291 #15,067
2014 modern 293 #15,095
2015 modern 282 #15,417
2016 modern 280 #15,491

Geography

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Where Pattanis 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 Brent and Leicester. 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 Brent 008 Brent
2 Leicester 006 Leicester
3 Leicester 009 Leicester
4 Leicester 010 Leicester
5 Leicester 004 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pattani

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

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

Pattani 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

Pattani falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pattani is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Pattani, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Pattani

The surname "PATTANI" has its origins in Thailand, specifically in the southern Thai province of Pattani. The name is derived from the Malay word "patani," which means "a Malay who has settled in this area." This region was once part of the historic Malay kingdom of Patani, which existed from the 14th to the early 20th century.

The Pattani kingdom was located in the area now known as the three southernmost provinces of Thailand: Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. The name "Pattani" is believed to have been first mentioned in the Nagarakretagama, a 14th-century Javanese epic poem, referring to a vassal state of the Majapahit Empire.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname "PATTANI" can be found in the Hikayat Patani, a 17th-century Malay chronicle that details the history and genealogy of the Pattani Sultanate. The chronicle mentions several individuals with the surname, including Sultan Mudhaffar Syah, who ruled the kingdom from 1634 to 1636.

Another notable figure with the surname "PATTANI" was Tengku Seri Maharaja Tun Ismail Pattani, a 19th-century nobleman and advisor to the Sultan of Kedah. He was born in 1838 and played a significant role in the diplomatic relations between the Malay kingdoms and the British colonial authorities.

In the early 20th century, a prominent member of the Pattani family was Tengku Chik Pattani, a religious scholar and leader of the Pattani resistance movement against the Siamese (Thai) annexation of the Pattani region. He was born in 1888 and his teachings and leadership inspired the struggle for autonomy and independence in the region.

During the same period, Tengku Tuan Muda Pattani, born in 1895, was a prominent figure in the Pattani monarchy and a member of the royal family. He served as a regent and played a crucial role in the negotiations with the Siamese government regarding the status of the Pattani region.

The surname "PATTANI" is also associated with the historic town of Pattani, which was once the capital of the Pattani kingdom and a major center of Islamic learning and trade in Southeast Asia. The town's name is derived from the same Malay word "patani," reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

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FAQ

Pattani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pattani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 280 in 2016. That gives Pattani a modern rank of #15,491.

What does the Pattani surname mean?

A regional surname from the province of Pattani in southern Thailand.

What does the Pattani map show?

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