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UK surname

Younus

An Arabic surname meaning "belonging to Jonah" or "descendant of Jonah".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Younus is 374 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

364

2016, ranked #12,748

Peak year

2014

374 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 364 in 2016, ranked #12,748.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Younus surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Younus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Younus 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
1861 historical 10 #32,589
1997 modern 170 #19,505
1998 modern 188 #18,796
1999 modern 199 #18,293
2000 modern 206 #17,880
2001 modern 201 #17,885
2002 modern 242 #16,186
2003 modern 251 #15,563
2004 modern 275 #14,717
2005 modern 271 #14,780
2006 modern 270 #14,923
2007 modern 288 #14,428
2008 modern 311 #13,800
2009 modern 312 #14,040
2010 modern 344 #13,393
2011 modern 348 #13,134
2012 modern 346 #13,070
2013 modern 370 #12,626
2014 modern 374 #12,598
2015 modern 365 #12,743
2016 modern 364 #12,748

Geography

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Where Younus' 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 Walsall, Birmingham, Oxford and Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Walsall 031 Walsall
2 Birmingham 056 Birmingham
3 Oxford 010 Oxford
4 Blackburn with Darwen 008 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Blackburn with Darwen 005 Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

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First names often paired with Younus

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Younus

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

Younus 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

Younus 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Younus

The surname Younus is a variant of the name Yunus, which has Arabic origins. The name derives from the Arabic "يونس" meaning "Jonah," which translates as "dove". This surname traces its roots primarily to the Middle East, particularly within Arab-speaking regions.

The name Younus was historically common in the areas now constituted by modern-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and surrounding countries. The etymology of the name is closely tied to religious texts, as Yunus is mentioned as a prophet in the Quran, corresponding to the biblical Jonah in the Hebrew Bible.

In historical manuscripts, particularly in Islamic caliphates from the 7th century onwards, variants of the name Yunus appear frequently. Scholars and religious figures bearing the name contributed to its endurance and distribution across different regions and cultures, especially as trade and migrations spread the Arabic language and Islamic teachings.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname in a secular context dates back to an 8th-century Abbasid scholar, Abu 'Isa Muhammad ibn 'Isa al-Tirmidhi, also known as At-Tirmidhi, who referenced a student by the name of Younus ibn Habib. The name also appears in various manuscripts throughout the medieval Islamic world, indicating its steady usage over centuries.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname include the 9th-century Islamic scholar Younus ibn Abd al-A'la, known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt. Another key individual is Younus bin Abdullah, an advisor to Sultan Qaboos of Oman during the late 20th century, who played a critical role in modernizing the nation. Younus Emre, born in 1238 and living until approximately 1320, was a significant Turkish poet and Sufi mystic whose works are integral to Turkish literature. Younus Abbas, an 18th-century Persian historian, provided extensive accounts of the Qajar dynasty. More recently, Muhammad Younus, born in 1940, is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur who founded the Grameen Bank and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Throughout its history, the surname Younus has been associated with scholarly pursuits, religious significance, and contributions to literature and socio-economic development. Each bearer of the name across different periods has contributed to its enduring legacy in their respective fields.

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FAQ

Younus surname: questions and answers

How common is the Younus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 364 in 2016. That gives Younus a modern rank of #12,748.

What does the Younus surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "belonging to Jonah" or "descendant of Jonah".

What does the Younus map show?

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