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UK surname

Tekin

A Turkish surname indicating a person of humble or common origin.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tekin is 126 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2015

126 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Tekin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tekin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tekin 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
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1997 modern 29 #34,795
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 43 #33,709
2001 modern 39 #33,923
2002 modern 44 #33,790
2003 modern 45 #33,803
2004 modern 49 #33,647
2005 modern 59 #33,008
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 82 #32,048
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Tekins 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 Waltham Forest, Westminster, Enfield and Arun. 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 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
2 Westminster 013 Westminster
3 Enfield 003 Enfield
4 Waltham Forest 022 Waltham Forest
5 Arun 017 Arun

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tekin

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

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

Tekin 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

Tekin falls in decile 4 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tekin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Tekin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tekin

The surname TEKIN is of Turkish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Anatolia. It is derived from the Turkish word "tekin," which translates to "genuine," "trustworthy," or "respectable." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive epithet given to individuals who possessed these admirable qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TEKIN surname can be found in the Divan-i Lügat-it Türk, a comprehensive dictionary of Turkic languages compiled by the renowned scholar Mahmud al-Kashgari in the 11th century. This seminal work provides valuable insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples during that era.

Another notable historical reference to the TEKIN surname can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire. In the 16th century, a prominent military commander named Hüseyin Tekin played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of Egypt. His exploits were documented in various contemporary chronicles, cementing his place in the annals of Ottoman history.

The TEKIN surname has also been associated with several distinguished individuals throughout the ages. One such figure was Şeyhülislam Fethullah Tekin, a prominent Islamic scholar and chief jurisconsult of the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century. His legal opinions and interpretations of Islamic law held great sway during his tenure.

In the realm of literature, the name TEKIN gained prominence with the renowned Turkish writer, poet, and playwright Mehmet Tekin. Born in 1928, Tekin's works explored themes of rural life, tradition, and the struggles of the common people. His novels, such as "The Burned Children" and "The Greased Trap," earned him critical acclaim and a place among Turkey's literary giants.

Another notable figure bearing the TEKIN surname was Gülsüm Tekin, a pioneering Turkish archaeologist and academic. Born in 1915, Tekin made significant contributions to the study of ancient Anatolian civilizations and played a crucial role in the excavation and preservation of numerous historical sites in Turkey.

Throughout its history, the surname TEKIN has been associated with various place names and regions within Turkey. For instance, the town of Tekin in the province of Sivas was likely named after an individual or family bearing this surname. Similarly, the village of Tekinköy in the province of Konya may have derived its name from the presence of TEKIN families in the area.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tekin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tekin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Tekin a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Tekin surname mean?

A Turkish surname indicating a person of humble or common origin.

What does the Tekin map show?

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