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UK surname

Abdulaziz

Servant of the Almighty, an Arabic name referring to one who serves or worships God.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Westminster and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Abdulaziz is 188 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2016

188 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Abdulaziz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Abdulaziz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Abdulaziz 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 77 #29,874
1998 modern 73 #30,681
1999 modern 82 #29,933
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 80 #30,387
2003 modern 84 #29,978
2004 modern 78 #30,919
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 113 #26,267
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 142 #23,791
2010 modern 143 #24,247
2011 modern 144 #23,962
2012 modern 181 #20,531
2013 modern 185 #20,575
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 185 #20,641
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Abdulaziz' 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 Leicester, Westminster, Newham and Brent. 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 Leicester 018 Leicester
2 Westminster 012 Westminster
3 Leicester 017 Leicester
4 Newham 017 Newham
5 Brent 013 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Abdulaziz

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

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

Abdulaziz 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

Abdulaziz 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 Abdulaziz 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 Abdulaziz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Abdulaziz

The surname ABDULAZIZ originated in the Arabian Peninsula, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'al-Aziz' being one of the names of God, meaning 'the Almighty'. The name was common among the early followers of Islam and is closely tied to the religion's history and teachings.

Early records of the surname ABDULAZIZ can be found in various historical texts and manuscripts from the Middle East and North Africa. One notable example is the presence of individuals bearing this name in the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, which ruled vast territories from the 7th to the 13th centuries.

The name ABDULAZIZ gained prominence during the rise of the Ottoman Empire, with several influential figures bearing this surname. One of the earliest recorded examples is Abdulaziz Al-Kurdi, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of Yemen.

Another notable figure was Abdulaziz Effendi, a 17th-century Ottoman scholar and poet who was renowned for his contributions to literature and philosophy. His works, which were widely circulated at the time, helped to further popularize the surname.

In the 19th century, the ABDULAZIZ name gained global recognition with the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1861 to 1876. His ambitious modernization efforts and diplomatic relations with Europe left a lasting impact on the region's history.

More recently, the surname ABDULAZIZ has been associated with the ruling family of Saudi Arabia. King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, was a prominent figure in the early 20th century who united the Arabian Peninsula under his leadership.

Other notable individuals with the surname ABDULAZIZ include Abdul Aziz Bouteflika, the former President of Algeria (1937-), Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin, a Saudi Arabian writer and novelist (1950-2004), and Abdulaziz Al-Oraifi, a Saudi Arabian footballer (1978-).

The surname ABDULAZIZ has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse and influential individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries, from scholars and poets to rulers and military leaders.

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FAQ

Abdulaziz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Abdulaziz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Abdulaziz a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Abdulaziz surname mean?

Servant of the Almighty, an Arabic name referring to one who serves or worships God.

What does the Abdulaziz map show?

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