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UK surname

Yuksel

A Turkish surname meaning "high" or "elevated".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yuksel is 216 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

216

2016, ranked #18,613

Peak year

2016

216 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016, ranked #18,613.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Yuksel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yuksel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yuksel 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 62 #31,412
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 98 #28,243
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 138 #22,999
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 156 #21,650
2008 modern 151 #22,323
2009 modern 160 #21,978
2010 modern 190 #20,087
2011 modern 194 #19,662
2012 modern 202 #19,084
2013 modern 209 #18,984
2014 modern 212 #18,945
2015 modern 211 #18,906
2016 modern 216 #18,613

Geography

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Where Yuksels 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 Haringey, Enfield, Hackney and Fareham. 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 Haringey 005 Haringey
2 Enfield 031 Enfield
3 Hackney 014 Hackney
4 Fareham 013 Fareham
5 Hackney 029 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yuksel

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

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Yuksel is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yuksel 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

Yuksel 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 Yuksel 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Yuksel

The surname Yuksel finds its origins in Turkey and is predominantly Turkish. First appearing in historical records from the Ottoman Empire period, the name has links to areas spanning from Anatolia to the Balkans due to the extensive reach of the empire. The name Yuksel is derived from the Turkish verb "yükselmek," which means "to rise" or "to ascend." This etymological root is straightforward and imbued with a sense of upward movement or improvement.

In historical references, the name Yuksel does not appear in ancient manuscripts but begins to feature more prominently in Ottoman archival documents from the 16th century onward. As an illustrative example, it was sometimes used as a name or title to signify a person of ascending status, potentially indicating a family's social or economic rise.

One of the earliest recorded uses of Yuksel as a surname dates back to an Ottoman military officer named Ahmet Yuksel, who served in the late 18th century. His service records, preserved in Ottoman military archives, show contributions to several battles during the Russo-Turkish Wars. His strategic prowess earned him not only recognition but also a lasting impact on the use of his surname.

In a later historical context, Halil Yuksel, born in 1853 and died in 1929, was a prominent figure in the Young Turks movement. His involvement in the early stages of the modernization of Turkey and participation in the establishment of the Republic of Turkey further brought distinction to the surname Yuksel.

Another notable figure is Ali Fethi Yuksel, a renowned intellectual and teacher, born in 1895 and died in 1973. His scholarly works on Turkish folklore and literature are still referenced today, and his contributions to Turkish academia placed the surname Yuksel in the annals of intellectual history.

In sports history, the name Yuksel gained recognition through Mehmet Yuksel, a well-known soccer player in the 1960s. Born in 1938, Mehmet Yuksel became an influential figure in Turkish football, playing for prominent clubs and later transitioning into a coaching role. His legacy continues to inspire many young athletes in Turkey.

Lastly, Asli Yuksel, born in 1947 and still prominent in the realm of Turkish politics, has been a significant advocate for women's rights. A member of the Turkish parliament, her legislative work has helped shape modern Turkish society, testifying to the enduring influence and evolving context of the surname Yuksel.

Throughout its history, the surname Yuksel has transcended its original meaning of ascension or rising to become associated with various forms of societal, intellectual, and sports-related advancements.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yuksel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yuksel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016. That gives Yuksel a modern rank of #18,613.

What does the Yuksel surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "high" or "elevated".

What does the Yuksel map show?

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