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UK surname

Yasmeen

An Arabic surname derived from the name of the jasmine flower, referencing beauty and fragrance.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Pendle and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yasmeen is 380 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

380

2016, ranked #12,346

Peak year

2016

380 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016, ranked #12,346.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Yasmeen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yasmeen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yasmeen 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 94 #27,781
1998 modern 107 #26,555
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 125 #24,351
2001 modern 129 #23,557
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 180 #19,347
2004 modern 195 #18,500
2005 modern 206 #17,786
2006 modern 248 #15,820
2007 modern 270 #15,080
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 296 #14,557
2010 modern 310 #14,378
2011 modern 336 #13,498
2012 modern 343 #13,158
2013 modern 349 #13,215
2014 modern 357 #13,068
2015 modern 367 #12,696
2016 modern 380 #12,346

Geography

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Where Yasmeens 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 Birmingham, Pendle 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 Birmingham 051 Birmingham
2 Pendle 013 Pendle
3 Birmingham 058 Birmingham
4 Birmingham 033 Birmingham
5 Bradford 039 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yasmeen

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

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

Yasmeen 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

Yasmeen 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Yasmeen

The surname Yasmeen originates from the Middle East, specifically from countries such as Persia (modern-day Iran) where the name has a long history rooted in the culture. Historically, Yasmeen is derived from the Persian word "Yasamin," which translates to "jasmine," a flower known for its fragrance and beauty. The name is deeply embedded in Persian literature and culture, symbolizing grace and elegance.

Yasmeen as a surname can be traced back to periods when it was common to adopt natural elements, especially flowers, as familial identifiers. Jasmine flowers have been cultivated in Persia for thousands of years, and the poetic and cultural significance of the flower led to its adoption as a surname among families who perhaps were engaged in gardening, perfumery, or had a fondness for the flower's symbolic attributes.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Yasmeen dates back to the late 12th century, appearing in Persian manuscripts and historical records. During the Seljuk Empire, notable individuals with the Yasmeen surname were known for their contributions to literature and the arts. One such individual was Najm al-Din Yasmeen, a poet born in 1178 who authored several works of classical Persian poetry.

The Yasmeen surname also appears in historic Persian archives from the Safavid Dynasty, around the early 16th century. Mehdi Yasmeen, born in 1540, was a notable calligrapher whose works adorned several important manuscripts of the period. His art remains an important part of Persian heritage.

During the 18th century, records indicate another prominent figure, Parviz Yasmeen, who was born in 1712. He was a well-respected scholar and physician in the city of Isfahan. His contributions to Persian medical knowledge were considerable, and several of his treatises on herbal medicines were preserved in libraries.

In the 19th century, the Yasmeen surname appears in the chronicles of the Qajar Dynasty. An influential personality, Daryoush Yasmeen, born in 1815, served as an advisor to the Shah. He was instrumental in political reforms and diplomatic missions, which solidified his family's name in historical documents of the time.

By the early 20th century, another noteworthy individual carrying the Yasmeen surname was Farah Yasmeen, born in 1893, who was an acclaimed educator and philanthropist. Her efforts to improve education for women in Iran were pioneering, and her legacy is still remembered in educational circles.

The Yasmeen surname, while linked to the beauty and symbolic meaning of the jasmine flower, also tells a story of a legacy interwoven with contributions to Persian literature, art, science, and education across several centuries. It reveals a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance that continues to be recognized to this day.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yasmeen surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yasmeen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016. That gives Yasmeen a modern rank of #12,346.

What does the Yasmeen surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from the name of the jasmine flower, referencing beauty and fragrance.

What does the Yasmeen map show?

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