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UK surname

Yavuz

A Turkish surname meaning brave or fearless.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yavuz is 202 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

201

2016, ranked #19,525

Peak year

2014

202 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 201 in 2016, ranked #19,525.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Yavuz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yavuz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yavuz 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 21 #35,692
1998 modern 37 #34,149
1999 modern 43 #33,683
2000 modern 46 #33,458
2001 modern 47 #33,219
2002 modern 64 #32,007
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 127 #24,384
2007 modern 139 #23,377
2008 modern 146 #22,822
2009 modern 164 #21,628
2010 modern 192 #19,960
2011 modern 191 #19,871
2012 modern 192 #19,730
2013 modern 201 #19,454
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 201 #19,494
2016 modern 201 #19,525

Geography

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Where Yavuz' 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 Enfield and Hackney. 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 Enfield 018 Enfield
2 Enfield 037 Enfield
3 Enfield 031 Enfield
4 Enfield 036 Enfield
5 Hackney 016 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yavuz

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

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

Yavuz 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

Yavuz 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 Yavuz 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Yavuz

The surname Yavuz has its origins in Turkey, specifically during the Ottoman period. The name traces back to the Turkish word "yavuz," which means fierce, stern, or formidable. It likely came into greater use during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a period of significant expansion and consolidation for the Ottoman Empire.

One of the earliest and most notable historical references to this surname is associated with Sultan Selim I (1470-1520), who was commonly known as Selim Yavuz, or Yavuz Sultan Selim. His epithet, Yavuz, meaning "the Stern" or "the Grim," was reflective of his powerful and often ruthless reign. Selim I was born on 10 October 1470, and his conquests included extending the empire's reach into the Middle East, profoundly influencing the socio-political landscape. His death on 22 September 1520 marked the end of a transformative era in Ottoman history.

Another historical figure bearing the surname is Cevat Yavuz, an Ottoman army officer whose precise dates of birth and death are less documented. He had a notable career during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the context of World War I, playing a significant role in military strategies and campaigns.

During the early 20th century, Fevzi Yavuz, born in 1883, was a prominent Turkish politician and a member of the Republican People's Party (CHP). His contributions were integral to the foundation of modern Turkey after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. He passed away in 1968, having witnessed and influenced much of Turkey's dramatic transition.

In the realm of intellectual and cultural contribution, İsmail Hakkı Yavuz, born in 1900 and died in 1978, was a noted Turkish writer and poet. His literary works often reflected the social issues and the cultural renaissance happening in Turkey during his lifetime, marking him as an influential figure in Turkish literature.

Yılmaz Yavuz, who lived between 1915 and 1995, was an influential figure in the Turkish educational system. As an academic and an advocate for modernized educational reforms, his efforts were pivotal in shaping the country's educational policies during the mid-20th century. His legacy includes numerous publications and the establishment of several educational institutions that continue to operate to this day.

The surname Yavuz remains a prominent and respected name in Turkish history, symbolizing strength, diligence, and impactful contributions across various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yavuz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yavuz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 201 in 2016. That gives Yavuz a modern rank of #19,525.

What does the Yavuz surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning brave or fearless.

What does the Yavuz map show?

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