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UK surname

Taheri

A surname originating from Iran representing a person from the city of Taher.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Taheri is 181 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

173

2016, ranked #21,561

Peak year

2010

181 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016, ranked #21,561.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Taheri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Taheri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Taheri 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 69 #30,712
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 73 #30,881
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 89 #29,428
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 128 #24,076
2006 modern 135 #23,486
2007 modern 147 #22,510
2008 modern 152 #22,225
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 162 #22,078
2013 modern 174 #21,401
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 173 #21,561

Geography

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Where Taheris 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 Harrow, Camden, Brent, Bankton and Murieston and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Harrow 023 Harrow
2 Camden 008 Camden
3 Brent 011 Brent
4 Bankton and Murieston West Lothian
5 Kensington and Chelsea 008 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Taheri

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Taheri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Taheri 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Taheri 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

Taheri 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

Taheri falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Taheri 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Taheri

The surname Taheri has its origins in the Persian language and culture of Iran. It is derived from the word "Taher," which means "pure" or "immaculate" in Persian. The name likely originated during the Islamic period in Iran, as many Persian surnames have roots in Arabic and Islamic culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taheri can be found in the writings of the 10th-century Persian poet and scholar, Abu-Mansur Al-Daqiqi. He mentions a person named Taheri in his literary work, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name Taheri appeared in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. Rumi's works contain references to a person named Taheri, further solidifying the historical presence of the surname.

During the Safavid dynasty in Iran, which ruled from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the name Taheri gained prominence. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Mirza Mohammad Taheri, a prominent poet and calligrapher who lived in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, the Taheri surname was associated with several influential families in the Persian Gulf region. One such family was the Taheri clan from Bushehr, Iran, who played a significant role in the region's trade and commerce.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Taheri. One example is Mahmoud Taheri, a 14th-century Persian poet and writer known for his literary works on ethics and morality. Another prominent figure is Hossein Taheri, a 19th-century Iranian statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Iran during the Qajar dynasty.

In the realm of academia, Amir Hossein Taheri, born in 1938, is a renowned Iranian-British writer and journalist who has authored several books on Middle Eastern affairs and Islamic culture.

It is worth noting that the surname Taheri has also been found in various spelling variations, such as Tahiry, Tahery, and Tahereh, due to the transliteration of Persian names into other languages and writing systems.

Overall, the surname Taheri has a rich historical background, deeply rooted in the Persian language and Islamic culture of Iran. Its meaning of "pure" or "immaculate" has carried through the centuries, with the name appearing in various literary works, historical records, and associated with influential figures throughout the region's history.

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FAQ

Taheri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Taheri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 173 in 2016. That gives Taheri a modern rank of #21,561.

What does the Taheri surname mean?

A surname originating from Iran representing a person from the city of Taher.

What does the Taheri map show?

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