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UK surname

Yildiz

A Turkish surname meaning "star" or "celestial body."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yildiz is 569 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

568

2016, ranked #9,058

Peak year

2014

569 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 568 in 2016, ranked #9,058.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Yildiz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yildiz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yildiz 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 147 #21,393
1998 modern 163 #20,582
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 196 #18,535
2003 modern 226 #16,766
2004 modern 261 #15,274
2005 modern 311 #13,490
2006 modern 344 #12,600
2007 modern 369 #12,098
2008 modern 391 #11,675
2009 modern 448 #10,719
2010 modern 499 #10,078
2011 modern 498 #9,982
2012 modern 542 #9,279
2013 modern 561 #9,177
2014 modern 569 #9,132
2015 modern 568 #9,068
2016 modern 568 #9,058

Geography

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Where Yildiz' 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 and Enfield. 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 020 Hackney
2 Hackney 024 Hackney
3 Enfield 037 Enfield
4 Enfield 030 Enfield
5 Enfield 014 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yildiz

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

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

Yildiz 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

Yildiz 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 Yildiz 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 Yildiz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Yildiz

The surname Yildiz originates from Turkey and is of Turkish descent. The name dates back to the Ottoman Empire era, which spanned from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. Its primary root comes from the Turkish word "yıldız," meaning "star." This name is widely recognized across several Turkic languages and regions due to the influence of the Ottoman Empire.

The first known references to the surname Yildiz can be traced to historical texts and documents from the 16th century, particularly in regions within Anatolia. During this period, surnames were often descriptive and connected to personal attributes, trades, or notable characteristics of a place or person. The star, a significant symbol in many cultures, was likely adopted due to its perceived qualities of brilliance and guidance.

Early mentions include records from the 16th century Ottoman tax registers where individuals with the surname Yildiz were noted in villages around the Bursa and Istanbul regions. By the 18th century, the name had become more widespread, appearing in various provincial records.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname was Ahmed Yildiz, a scholar and author from the 17th century known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. Born in 1623, he played a significant role in the intellectual circles of Istanbul until his death in 1691.

Another notable historical figure was Ismail Yildiz, born in 1750, who served as a prominent soldier in the Ottoman military. He gained recognition during the Russo-Turkish wars of the late 18th century and was commemorated for his strategic prowess.

Halil Yildiz, a merchant from the early 19th century, greatly influenced regional trade, particularly in the textile industry. Born in 1803 in Bursa, he expanded his business extensively across the Ottoman territories until his death in 1872.

In the early 20th century, Fatma Yildiz, born in 1890, emerged as a significant cultural figure. She was renowned for her poetry and advocacy for women’s rights within the transforming Turkish society, continuing her work until her passing in 1967.

Mehmet Yildiz, another key historical figure, was born in 1912. A political activist, he played a vital role in the Turkish War of Independence and later contributed to the establishment of the Turkish Republic's early administrative framework.

These examples highlight the diverse contributions of individuals with the surname Yildiz throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted presence and cultural significance in Turkish society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yildiz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yildiz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 568 in 2016. That gives Yildiz a modern rank of #9,058.

What does the Yildiz surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "star" or "celestial body."

What does the Yildiz map show?

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