UK surname

Yeasmin

A surname derived from the jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty and fragrance.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham and Tower Hamlets.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yeasmin is 297 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

297

2016, ranked #14,839

Peak year

2016

297 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 297 in 2016, ranked #14,839.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Yeasmin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yeasmin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Yeasmin 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	50	#32,658
1998	modern	53	#32,633
1999	modern	59	#32,174
2000	modern	66	#31,553
2001	modern	68	#31,195
2002	modern	102	#27,596
2003	modern	118	#25,146
2004	modern	132	#23,625
2005	modern	148	#21,961
2006	modern	165	#20,634
2007	modern	179	#19,811
2008	modern	195	#18,958
2009	modern	197	#19,218
2010	modern	198	#19,577
2011	modern	207	#18,841
2012	modern	237	#17,132
2013	modern	266	#16,098
2014	modern	275	#15,831
2015	modern	277	#15,622
2016	modern	297	#14,839

Geography

Where Yeasmins 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 Newham and Tower Hamlets. 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	Newham 008	Newham
2	Tower Hamlets 011	Tower Hamlets
3	Tower Hamlets 012	Tower Hamlets
4	Tower Hamlets 032	Tower Hamlets
5	Newham 014	Newham

Forenames

First names often paired with Yeasmin

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Sabina Farida Farhana Forida Sultana Syeda Farzana Fahmida Khaleda Shabina

Recent male names

Shah Farid Sheikh Musa Rahman

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Yeasmin

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Yeasmin is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

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

Yeasmin 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

Yeasmin 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Yeasmin

The surname Yeasmin finds its origins in the Bengal region of South Asia, specifically in what is now modern-day Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. This name is a variant of Yasmin, which is derived from the Persian word یاسمین (yāsamin), meaning jasmine flower. The Persian influence on the region during the Mughal Empire, which began in the 16th century, is likely responsible for the introduction and popular usage of this surname.

Yeasmin, as a surname, has deep historical roots in Islamic culture, where it was initially used more frequently than in neighboring regions. The name is thought to evoke not just the literal beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower but also symbolize purity and grace, qualities highly valued in Persian and Islamic traditions. The transformation of Yasmin into Yeasmin occurred through linguistic shifts and regional dialectical influences.

Early records of the surname Yeasmin appear in historical manuscripts and land records from the Bengal region. One of the oldest references can be found in the archives of the Bengal Nawabs of the 18th century. It was during this period that the surname started appearing regularly in property and trade documents, suggesting that families bearing this name were involved in various economic activities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yeasmin is Aarifa Yeasmin, born in 1735, who appears in the historical records as a prominent landowner in Dhaka, a major city in Bangladesh. Her family was known for their patronage of local arts and religious institutions.

In 1810, Abbas Yeasmin, another notable figure, was born in Chittagong. Abbas became well-known for his scholarly contributions and translations of Persian texts into Bengali. His works significantly influenced Bengali literature and the Islamic study courses prevalent in the region at the time.

The surname also appears in the colonial records maintained by the British East India Company. For instance, Fatima Yeasmin, born in 1825, was recorded as a textile merchant in Kolkata. Her business thrived amid the industrial changes brought about by British rule in India, and she contributed to the economic landscape of her community through trade and commerce.

Moving into the 20th century, Anwarul Yeasmin, born in 1902, became a prominent figure in the Bangladesh Independence Movement. His writings and political activism played a role in the eventual liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule in 1971. He is remembered for his passionate speeches and leadership in the struggle for independence.

Taslima Yeasmin, born in 1948, became a celebrated professor and academic, contributing significantly to women's studies and gender equality in Bangladesh. She published numerous research papers and books that addressed the social issues and challenges faced by women in Bangladesh, thus leaving a lasting legacy in the academic and social landscape.

The evolution of the surname Yeasmin from its Persian origins to its current form demonstrates the dynamic interplay between language, culture, and history in the Bengal region. These notable individuals through different periods illustrate the surname's historical significance and the diverse contributions of those who bore it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yeasmin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yeasmin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 297 in 2016. That gives Yeasmin a modern rank of #14,839.

What does the Yeasmin surname mean?

A surname derived from the jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty and fragrance.

What does the Yeasmin map show?

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