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UK surname

Uzun

A Turkish surname meaning "tall" or "long".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Uzun is 243 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

243

2016, ranked #17,131

Peak year

2016

243 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 243 in 2016, ranked #17,131.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Uzun surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Uzun surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Uzun 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 47 #32,975
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 49 #33,130
2000 modern 49 #33,187
2001 modern 44 #33,490
2002 modern 61 #32,286
2003 modern 78 #30,654
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 99 #28,177
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 139 #23,635
2009 modern 160 #21,978
2010 modern 186 #20,379
2011 modern 190 #19,942
2012 modern 200 #19,207
2013 modern 217 #18,493
2014 modern 226 #18,088
2015 modern 237 #17,413
2016 modern 243 #17,131

Geography

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Where Uzuns 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 Hackney, Enfield and Sighthill. 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 Hackney 016 Hackney
2 Hackney 025 Hackney
3 Enfield 037 Enfield
4 Enfield 021 Enfield
5 Sighthill Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Uzun

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

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

Uzun 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Uzun falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Uzun 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 Uzun, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Uzun

The surname "UZUN" originates from Turkey and has its roots in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "uzun," which translates to "long" or "tall." This surname likely emerged during the Ottoman Empire period, when many Turkish families adopted descriptive surnames based on physical characteristics, occupations, or locations.

The earliest known records of the surname "UZUN" can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Turkey, parts of the Balkans, and the Middle East. It was commonly used to distinguish individuals who were exceptionally tall or had a slender physique.

In the 17th century, the surname "UZUN" appeared in several Ottoman administrative documents and tax registers, indicating its widespread use among the Turkish population. One notable individual from this period was Uzun Hasan, a semi-legendary figure who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in the late 15th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "UZUN" gained prominence as Turkish families migrated to various parts of the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Uzun Ibrahim Pasha (1635-1687), a influential Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier. 2. Uzun Mustafa Efendi (1700-1780), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet. 3. Uzun Yusuf Pasha (1828-1900), an Ottoman military commander and governor of Baghdad. 4. Uzun Mehmet Ali Bey (1860-1932), a prominent Turkish politician and diplomat. 5. Uzun Hasan Çelebi (1872-1945), a renowned Turkish poet and literary figure.

The surname "UZUN" has also been associated with various place names and locations within Turkey, such as Uzunköprü (meaning "long bridge") and Uzunhisar (meaning "long castle"), reflecting the influence of this surname on geographical nomenclature.

Throughout its history, the surname "UZUN" has maintained its significance and cultural connection to the Turkish language and heritage. It continues to be a prominent surname in Turkey and among Turkish communities worldwide, carrying a rich legacy of cultural identity and physical descriptiveness.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Uzun surname: questions and answers

How common is the Uzun surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 243 in 2016. That gives Uzun a modern rank of #17,131.

What does the Uzun surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "tall" or "long".

What does the Uzun map show?

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