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UK surname

Yousefi

A Persian surname indicating a connection to the biblical figure Joseph.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea and Trafford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yousefi is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Yousefi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yousefi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yousefi 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 22 #35,584
1998 modern 20 #35,885
1999 modern 24 #35,514
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 28 #34,936
2002 modern 42 #33,951
2003 modern 46 #33,710
2004 modern 47 #33,819
2005 modern 63 #32,602
2006 modern 63 #32,943
2007 modern 64 #33,145
2008 modern 66 #33,217
2009 modern 71 #33,102
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 80 #32,652
2012 modern 92 #31,528
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 104 #30,269
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Yousefis 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 Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea, Trafford and Barnet. 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 Ealing 013 Ealing
2 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Kensington and Chelsea 011 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Trafford 001 Trafford
5 Barnet 037 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yousefi

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Yousefi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Yousefi 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Yousefi is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yousefi 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

Yousefi falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yousefi 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Yousefi

The surname Yousefi has its origins in Persian-speaking regions, particularly within what is modern-day Iran. The name Yousefi is derived from the Persian name Yousef, which is the Arabic and Persian form of the name Joseph. This reflects the region's historical influences from Islamic culture and language since the Arab conquest of Persia in the 7th century. The suffix "i" in Persian denotes belonging or relatedness, thus Yousefi essentially means "descendant of Yousef".

The earliest historical references to the surname Yousefi can be traced back to medieval Iranian manuscripts and records, where it was used to signify lineage. It appears in texts that date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736), during which time there were significant efforts at documenting and preserving the names of notable families and individuals within the empire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yousefi was Gholamali Yousefi, a 16th-century poet and scholar who contributed to Persian literature. His works remain significant in the study of Persian poetry and prose. Additionally, historical records from the 17th century mention Mohammad Yousefi, a notable historian who chronicled the events of the Safavid court.

In the 18th century, Agha Yousefi Khan became a well-known military figure in the service of Nader Shah, one of Iran's most famous rulers. He played a crucial role in several key battles during Nader Shah's campaigns, and his contributions to the military strategies of the time were well-documented in Persian military chronicles.

Moving into the 19th century, Reza Yousefi was a prominent merchant and philanthropist known for his extensive trade networks across Central Asia and his patronage of educational institutions within Qajar Iran. His efforts in promoting literacy and cultural knowledge contributed significantly to the era’s intellectual landscape.

In more recent historical contexts, Dr. Abbas Yousefi, an influential figure in the early 20th century, made significant strides in the fields of medicine and public health in Iran. Born in 1892, Dr. Yousefi was instrumental in founding several hospitals and medical schools before his death in 1954. His legacy in medical education continues to be remembered and celebrated in modern Iran.

The surname Yousefi has thus shown its presence in various facets of Persian history, from literature and military affairs to commerce and healthcare, spanning centuries of development and cultural evolution in Iranian society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yousefi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yousefi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Yousefi a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Yousefi surname mean?

A Persian surname indicating a connection to the biblical figure Joseph.

What does the Yousefi map show?

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