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UK surname

Vural

A Turkish surname possibly derived from the word "vur" meaning "to hit" or "strike".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vural is 103 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2014

103 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Vural surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vural surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vural 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 27 #35,016
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 34 #34,528
2000 modern 37 #34,217
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 33 #34,717
2003 modern 42 #34,040
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 60 #32,917
2006 modern 63 #32,943
2007 modern 82 #31,295
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 95 #30,877
2012 modern 90 #31,790
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Vurals 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, Islington and Camden. 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 014 Hackney
2 Hackney 002 Hackney
3 Islington 016 Islington
4 Hackney 029 Hackney
5 Camden 027 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vural

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

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

Vural 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

Vural 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
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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Vural

The surname VURAL is of Turkish origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period in the regions of Anatolia and the Balkans. It is believed to be derived from the Turkish word "vur," meaning "to strike" or "to hit," suggesting a possible connection to warriors, soldiers, or artisans who worked with striking tools.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VURAL can be found in the Ottoman archives from the 15th century, where it appears in several tax records and land registries. These documents provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the name during that era, with concentrations found in the regions of Bursa, Konya, and Edirne.

In the 16th century, the name VURAL gained prominence with the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Notable figures from this period include Vural Bey, a military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent during the conquest of Rhodes in 1522, and Vural Effendi, a respected scholar and calligrapher who lived in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Murad III.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its influence across the Balkans, the name VURAL spread to neighboring regions. In the 17th century, records show the presence of families bearing this surname in parts of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia, indicating the migration and settlement of Turkish populations in these areas.

During the 19th century, the VURAL surname gained further recognition with the birth of Vural Pasha (1824-1901), a distinguished Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1895 to 1897. His contributions to the modernization and reform efforts of the empire left a lasting impact on Turkish history.

Another notable figure from this period was Vural Bey (1858-1924), a pioneering Turkish painter and artist who played a significant role in the development of Western-style art in the Ottoman Empire. His works, which blended traditional Ottoman elements with European influences, are celebrated as important cultural treasures.

In the 20th century, the VURAL surname continued to be associated with prominent individuals, such as Vural Ökten (1929-2018), a renowned Turkish actor and theater director who left an indelible mark on the performing arts scene in Turkey. His award-winning performances and contributions to the development of modern Turkish theater earned him widespread acclaim.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Vural surname: questions and answers

How common is the Vural surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Vural a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Vural surname mean?

A Turkish surname possibly derived from the word "vur" meaning "to hit" or "strike".

What does the Vural map show?

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