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UK surname

Talati

A surname indicating a village record keeper or land revenue officer.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Talati is 201 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

2010

201 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Talati surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Talati surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Talati 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 111 #25,394
1998 modern 124 #24,316
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 156 #20,974
2002 modern 166 #20,532
2003 modern 185 #18,999
2004 modern 179 #19,523
2005 modern 171 #19,985
2006 modern 179 #19,592
2007 modern 184 #19,485
2008 modern 186 #19,524
2009 modern 198 #19,145
2010 modern 201 #19,387
2011 modern 190 #19,942
2012 modern 188 #20,018
2013 modern 191 #20,124
2014 modern 191 #20,302
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Talatis 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 Newham, Bolton and Harrow. 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 Newham 008 Newham
2 Bolton 016 Bolton
3 Harrow 017 Harrow
4 Newham 011 Newham
5 Bolton 011 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Talati

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

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

Talati 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

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

Meaning and origin of Talati

The surname Talati is of Indian origin, originating from the state of Gujarat in western India. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "talat," which means "plains" or "flat land."

The earliest known references to the name Talati can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have been initially adopted by families or individuals who resided in or were associated with the flat, arid regions of the state. The name may have been used to denote their occupation or their place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talati is found in the "Prabandha Chintamani," a 14th-century Gujarati literary work written by Merutunga Acharya. This text mentions a person named Talati Gangadhar, who was a prominent scholar and poet during that time period.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Talati was Manchha Khan Talati, a 16th-century military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Gujarat and was later appointed as the governor of the region.

In the 17th century, the name Talati appears in the "Mirat-i-Ahmadi," a historical chronicle written by Ali Muhammad Khan. This work mentions a person named Talati Sardar, who was a respected leader and chieftain in the region of Kutch.

During the 18th century, the name Talati was associated with several influential families in the city of Ahmedabad, which was a major cultural and commercial center in Gujarat. One such family was the Talati Desai clan, which held significant land holdings and played a vital role in the local administration.

In more recent times, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Talati was Keshavlal Talati, a renowned Gujarati writer and poet who lived from 1912 to 1984. He was known for his contributions to the Gujarati literary world and received numerous awards and honors for his work.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Talati surname: questions and answers

How common is the Talati surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Talati a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Talati surname mean?

A surname indicating a village record keeper or land revenue officer.

What does the Talati map show?

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