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UK surname

Ramadani

A surname suggesting origin from or association with the Muslim month of Ramadan.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Lambeth and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ramadani is 143 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

143

2016, ranked #24,505

Peak year

2016

143 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016, ranked #24,505.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Ramadani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ramadani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ramadani 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 2 #38,557
1998 modern 2 #38,550
1999 modern 7 #37,513
2000 modern 5 #37,823
2001 modern 5 #37,652
2002 modern 12 #36,679
2003 modern 18 #36,115
2004 modern 29 #35,270
2005 modern 39 #34,652
2006 modern 57 #33,513
2007 modern 64 #33,145
2008 modern 70 #32,856
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 98 #30,540
2011 modern 100 #30,058
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 132 #25,789
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 143 #24,505

Geography

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Where Ramadanis 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 Hounslow, Lambeth, Westminster, Blackburn with Darwen and Greenwich. 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 Hounslow 006 Hounslow
2 Lambeth 026 Lambeth
3 Westminster 010 Westminster
4 Blackburn with Darwen 011 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Greenwich 033 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ramadani

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Ramadani surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ramadani household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ramadani is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ramadani 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

Ramadani 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ramadani 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Ramadani

The surname Ramadani is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania and Kosovo. It is derived from the Arabic word "Ramadan," which refers to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims observe a period of fasting and spiritual reflection.

The name Ramadani likely emerged as a patronymic surname, indicating that the original bearer was born or lived during the month of Ramadan. It is also possible that the name was adopted by individuals who converted to Islam or had a close association with the holy month.

Historical records suggest that the surname Ramadani can be traced back to the 15th century, when the Ottoman Empire extended its influence over the Balkan region. During this period, many Albanians and Kosovars embraced Islam, and surnames with Islamic roots became increasingly common.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ramadani can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the late 15th century, which documented the names of landowners and taxpayers in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Ramadani include Fatmir Ramadani, an Albanian politician who served as the Minister of Justice from 2013 to 2017. Another prominent figure is Ismet Ramadani, a Kosovar writer and scholar who has published numerous works on Albanian literature and culture.

In the 17th century, a prominent family bearing the surname Ramadani resided in the town of Prizren, in present-day Kosovo. The family played a significant role in the local community and left a lasting impact on the region's cultural and religious traditions.

During the 19th century, the Ramadani name appeared in several Ottoman administrative records, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in various parts of the Balkans, including modern-day Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia.

Another notable individual was Mahmud Ramadani, an Albanian politician and activist who played a crucial role in the Albanian National Awakening movement in the late 19th century, advocating for the rights and independence of the Albanian people.

In the early 20th century, the Ramadani surname gained further recognition with the birth of Rexhep Ramadani, a renowned Albanian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the country's literary landscape.

Throughout history, the Ramadani surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, political figures, and community leaders, who have left an indelible mark on the cultural and social fabric of the Balkan region.

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FAQ

Ramadani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ramadani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016. That gives Ramadani a modern rank of #24,505.

What does the Ramadani surname mean?

A surname suggesting origin from or association with the Muslim month of Ramadan.

What does the Ramadani map show?

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