UK surname

Yasin

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "beneficent" or "charitable," derived from the Arabic word "yasin."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yasin is 2,372 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

2,372

2016, ranked #2,764

Peak year

2016

2,372 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 2,372 in 2016, ranked #2,764.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Yasin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yasin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Yasin 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	1,049	#5,274
1998	modern	1,157	#5,030
1999	modern	1,232	#4,808
2000	modern	1,312	#4,534
2001	modern	1,328	#4,408
2002	modern	1,464	#4,146
2003	modern	1,530	#3,932
2004	modern	1,618	#3,734
2005	modern	1,739	#3,467
2006	modern	1,833	#3,323
2007	modern	1,965	#3,170
2008	modern	2,040	#3,094
2009	modern	2,202	#2,950
2010	modern	2,331	#2,862
2011	modern	2,315	#2,842
2012	modern	2,249	#2,864
2013	modern	2,321	#2,836
2014	modern	2,365	#2,795
2015	modern	2,352	#2,787
2016	modern	2,372	#2,764

Geography

Where Yasins 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 Wycombe, Redbridge, Bolton and Bradford. 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	Wycombe 013	Wycombe
2	Wycombe 006	Wycombe
3	Redbridge 035	Redbridge
4	Bolton 022	Bolton
5	Bradford 008	Bradford

Forenames

First names often paired with Yasin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Yasin surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Yasmin Shazia Shabana Saima Iram Rukhsana Parveen Noreen Rizwana Rehana

Recent male names

Mohammed Mohammad Muhammad Ghulam Imran Mohamed Sajid Nadeem Zahid Muhammed

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Yasin

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

Yasin 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

Yasin falls in decile 1 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yasin 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: Other Ethnic Group

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Yasin

The surname Yasin has its origins in the Arab world, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic root word "yasana," which means "to be easy" or "to be simple." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone with a calm, gentle, or easygoing nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasin can be found in the ancient Arabic manuscript, "Al-Muqaddimah," written by the renowned scholar Ibn Khaldun in the 14th century. In this work, Yasin is mentioned as a prominent figure in the Arab community during the early Islamic era.

During the Middle Ages, the name Yasin appeared in various historical records across the Middle East and North Africa. For example, in the 12th century, a notable scholar and poet named Yasin al-Andalusi hailed from the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain.

The name Yasin has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Yasin ibn Mu'awiyah al-Bakri, an Arab geographer and historian who lived during the 11th century. His works, including the renowned "Kitab al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik" (Book of Roads and Kingdoms), provided valuable insights into the geography and culture of the Arab world during that era.

Another prominent figure with the surname Yasin was Yasin al-Khatib, a Syrian scholar and religious leader who lived in the 14th century. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of hadith studies.

In more recent times, Yasin al-Hashimi was a prominent Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1924 to 1925. He played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during the early years of its independence.

It is worth noting that while the surname Yasin is predominantly found in the Arab world, it has also spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. Today, the name can be found among various communities around the globe, each with their own unique traditions and histories associated with it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yasin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yasin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,372 in 2016. That gives Yasin a modern rank of #2,764.

What does the Yasin surname mean?