An Individual Level Method for Improved Estimation of Ethnic Characteristics

This paper develops an improved method for estimating the ethnicity of individuals based on individual level pairings given and family names. It builds upon previous research by using a global database names from c. 1.7 billion living individuals, supplemented historical census data. In focusing Great Britain, these resources enable, respectively, greater precision in probable origins better estimation self-identification amongst long-established groups such as Irish Diaspora. We report geographic issues adjusting weighting that are systematically under- or over-predicted other methods. Our estimates evaluated both small area Britain data 2011 asylum seekers Canada between 1995 2012. conclusions assess value conduct social equity audits depicting mobility outcomes residential migration across Britain.