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UK surname

Tehrani

A surname derived from Tehran, the capital city of Iran.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Scarborough and Bristol.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tehrani is 152 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

2011

152 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Tehrani surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tehrani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tehrani 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 66 #31,038
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 78 #30,327
2000 modern 73 #30,881
2001 modern 71 #30,907
2002 modern 76 #30,830
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 87 #29,897
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 91 #29,725
2007 modern 101 #28,505
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 124 #25,957
2010 modern 150 #23,482
2011 modern 152 #23,101
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 133 #25,765

Geography

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Where Tehranis 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Scarborough, Bristol and Barnet. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Scarborough 011 Scarborough
3 Bristol 034 Bristol, City of
4 Barnet 031 Barnet
5 Barnet 035 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tehrani

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tehrani, 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 Tehrani surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Tehrani 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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Tehrani is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tehrani 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

Tehrani falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tehrani 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Tehrani

The surname TEHRANI has its origins in Iran, deriving from the city of Tehran, the capital and largest city of the country. The name likely emerged during the medieval period when surnames were becoming more common, with individuals adopting place names to distinguish themselves.

The name TEHRANI is a locative surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from Tehran or the surrounding region. The name is based on the Persian word "Tehran," which itself has roots in the Middle Persian term "Tir," meaning "arrow," potentially referring to the city's historical significance as a military outpost.

Historical records suggest that the name TEHRANI can be traced back to the 11th century, with mentions of individuals bearing the surname in Persian manuscripts and chronicles from that time period. One notable early figure was Abū Rayḥān al-Bīrūnī, a renowned scholar and polymath who lived from 973 to 1048 CE and was referred to as "al-Tehrani" in some texts, indicating his connection to the city.

In the 13th century, during the Mongol invasions of Persia, the city of Tehran gained strategic importance, and its prominence likely contributed to the further spread and recognition of the TEHRANI surname. The name appears in various historical documents from this period, including tax records and legal contracts.

Over the centuries, the TEHRANI surname has been borne by numerous influential figures in Iranian history, including:

1. Mirza Mohammad Khan Qizilbash Tehrani (1640-1722), a prominent military commander and governor during the Safavid dynasty. 2. Mirza Shafi'i Tehrani (1785-1848), a renowned Shia scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. 3. Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Tehrani (1834-1903), a prominent religious leader and author of numerous works on Islamic theology and ethics. 4. Abdollah Tehrani (1903-1964), a celebrated Iranian painter and calligrapher who helped revive traditional Persian art forms. 5. Allameh Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Tabatabai Tehrani (1892-1981), a highly influential Islamic philosopher, scholar, and exegete of the Quran.

The surname TEHRANI has also been associated with various place names and older spellings throughout its history, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it has been present. These include variations like "Tahrāni," "Tehrāni," and "Tehrāni," among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tehrani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tehrani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Tehrani a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Tehrani surname mean?

A surname derived from Tehran, the capital city of Iran.

What does the Tehrani map show?

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