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UK surname

Yilmaz

A Turkish surname meaning "firm" or "steadfast".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yilmaz is 1,130 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,130

2016, ranked #5,212

Peak year

2016

1,130 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,130 in 2016, ranked #5,212.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Yilmaz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yilmaz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yilmaz 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 360 #11,929
1998 modern 370 #12,052
1999 modern 390 #11,660
2000 modern 410 #11,204
2001 modern 421 #10,789
2002 modern 499 #9,648
2003 modern 566 #8,652
2004 modern 648 #7,861
2005 modern 705 #7,297
2006 modern 735 #7,099
2007 modern 800 #6,691
2008 modern 845 #6,462
2009 modern 927 #6,111
2010 modern 1,016 #5,811
2011 modern 966 #5,982
2012 modern 1,021 #5,642
2013 modern 1,079 #5,469
2014 modern 1,093 #5,426
2015 modern 1,107 #5,325
2016 modern 1,130 #5,212

Geography

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Where Yilmaz' 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, Enfield and Haringey. 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 016 Hackney
2 Hackney 024 Hackney
3 Enfield 025 Enfield
4 Haringey 013 Haringey
5 Enfield 035 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yilmaz

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Yilmaz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Yilmaz 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Yilmaz 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

Yilmaz 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

Yilmaz 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Yilmaz

The surname Yilmaz originated from Turkey, dating back to times before the Ottoman Empire. Predominantly found in the regions of Anatolia and modern-day Turkey, the name is derived from Turkish words and traditional roots. The term Yilmaz is formed by combining two Turkish words: "yil" meaning "year" or in some contexts "fear," and "maz" which is a suffix meaning "not" or "without." Thus, Yilmaz can be interpreted to mean "fearless" or "unwavering."

Old Turkish military records and Ottoman documents from as early as the 15th century mention individuals with the surname Yilmaz. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in tax records from the Ottoman era, demonstrating its usage by families of warriors and administrative personnel. The name was likely adopted by those who were either brave in battle or held upstanding positions within their communities.

The first recorded example of the name Yilmaz appears in the 16th century within the provincial Ottoman archives. An example from these records is Ali Yilmaz, a soldier renowned for his bravery during the early Ottoman conquests. Similarly, the name appears in various local censuses and military registers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, solidifying its prevalence across the Ottoman Empire.

One famous bearer of the surname Yilmaz was Dervis Yilmaz, an influential Ottoman military leader born in 1635, who played a significant role in the battles against the Safavid Empire and was known for his strategic expertise. Another well-known individual was Kemal Yilmaz, a 19th-century poet and philosopher who contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual movements in Turkey during his time.

In literature, the name gained further prominence through Ahmet Yilmaz, a prominent 20th-century Turkish novelist whose works often explored themes of courage and resilience. His influence extended beyond literature into the realms of social and political activism in Turkey.

The surname Yilmaz is further noted in history with respect to Mevlüt Yilmaz, a respected Turkish historian and academic born in 1942, whose extensive research on Ottoman history and Turkish folklore has been influential in contemporary studies. Throughout Turkish history, the name Yilmaz has been associated with a legacy of valor, endurance, and intellectual contribution, making it a prominent and respected surname in Turkey.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yilmaz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yilmaz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,130 in 2016. That gives Yilmaz a modern rank of #5,212.

What does the Yilmaz surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "firm" or "steadfast".

What does the Yilmaz map show?

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