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UK surname

Raju

A surname of Indian origin commonly found among Hindu communities, meaning "king" or "prince".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Raju is 647 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

647

2016, ranked #8,204

Peak year

2016

647 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 647 in 2016, ranked #8,204.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Raju surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Raju surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Raju 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
1997 modern 229 #16,168
1998 modern 247 #15,813
1999 modern 254 #15,638
2000 modern 272 #14,868
2001 modern 273 #14,614
2002 modern 312 #13,639
2003 modern 332 #12,914
2004 modern 366 #12,053
2005 modern 425 #10,667
2006 modern 451 #10,221
2007 modern 472 #9,978
2008 modern 513 #9,454
2009 modern 539 #9,313
2010 modern 591 #8,884
2011 modern 610 #8,569
2012 modern 607 #8,534
2013 modern 626 #8,448
2014 modern 641 #8,356
2015 modern 642 #8,278
2016 modern 647 #8,204

Geography

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Where Rajus 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 Coventry, Leeds, Luton and Ealing. 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 Coventry 024 Coventry
2 Leeds 066 Leeds
3 Luton 017 Luton
4 Ealing 026 Ealing
5 Coventry 005 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Raju

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

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

Raju 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

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

Meaning and origin of Raju

The surname Raju is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern regions of the subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th century.

Raju is derived from the Sanskrit word "Raja," which means "king" or "ruler." It was initially used as a title or honorific for those belonging to the ruling class or aristocracy. Over time, it evolved into a surname adopted by various families across India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Raju surname can be found in the inscriptions and copper plate grants issued by the Pallava dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh between the 6th and 9th centuries CE. These ancient records mention individuals with the title "Raju" or variations such as "Rajendra" and "Rajaraja."

During the reign of the Chola Empire, which dominated the southern Indian regions from the 9th to 13th centuries, the Raju surname gained further prominence. Several notable figures from this period bore the Raju name, including the celebrated Chola ruler Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014 CE), who was responsible for the construction of the magnificent Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur.

Another influential figure with the Raju surname was Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE), the son of Raja Raja Chola I. He expanded the Chola Empire to its greatest extent, with his conquests stretching from the Ganges River in the north to the islands of Sumatra and Malaya in the east.

In the later centuries, the Raju surname continued to be prevalent among various communities and ruling dynasties across southern India. One notable bearer of this name was Raju Sahib (1739-1828), a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha Empire and played a crucial role in several battles against the British East India Company.

During the colonial era, the Raju surname was also found among distinguished individuals from different walks of life. For instance, Raju Narayana Rao (1849-1916) was a renowned Telugu poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural renaissance of the Andhra region.

Throughout history, the Raju surname has been associated with various place names and regions, including Rajuvaripeta, Rajupalemlanka, and Rajulapeta, among others, which were named after prominent individuals or families bearing this surname.

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FAQ

Raju surname: questions and answers

How common is the Raju surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 647 in 2016. That gives Raju a modern rank of #8,204.

What does the Raju surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin commonly found among Hindu communities, meaning "king" or "prince".

What does the Raju map show?

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