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UK surname

Abdulrahim

Servant of the Most Merciful, one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Abdulrahim is 113 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2016

113 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Abdulrahim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Abdulrahim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Abdulrahim 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 46 #33,077
1998 modern 55 #32,399
1999 modern 53 #32,746
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 58 #32,180
2002 modern 62 #32,214
2003 modern 65 #31,979
2004 modern 64 #32,286
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 76 #31,966
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 84 #32,237
2012 modern 102 #29,902
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Abdulrahims 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 Adur, Liverpool, Birmingham, Rutland and Bournemouth. 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 Adur 002 Adur
2 Liverpool 039 Liverpool
3 Birmingham 084 Birmingham
4 Rutland 003 Rutland
5 Bournemouth 005 Bournemouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Abdulrahim

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Abdulrahim

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Abdulrahim 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

Abdulrahim 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

Abdulrahim 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Abdulrahim

The surname Abdulrahim has its origins in the Arabic language and is found predominantly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a patronymic name, derived from the combination of the Arabic words 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Rahim' meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate'. Together, the name translates to 'servant of the Merciful' or 'servant of the Compassionate One', referring to God in Islamic tradition.

The name can be traced back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century, when it was common for Arabs to adopt surnames that reflected their religious devotion or their relationship to God. Records from this period, including early Islamic manuscripts and inscriptions, contain references to individuals bearing the name Abdulrahim or variations of it.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Abdulrahim can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), who mentions an individual by that name in his work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences". Another notable figure from this era was Abdulrahim al-Bistami (858-920 CE), a Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia.

During the medieval period, the name Abdulrahim continued to be used across the Islamic world, appearing in various historical records and chronicles. For example, Abdulrahim al-Qazwini (1176-1283 CE) was a famous Persian geographer and historian who authored the influential work "The Wonders of Creation".

In later centuries, the name Abdulrahim gained prominence in different regions, with notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Abdulrahim Khan (1556-1627 CE), a Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir in India.

Another prominent individual was Abdulrahim Efendi (1857-1944 CE), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist who contributed significantly to the art of Islamic calligraphy and illumination.

In more recent times, the name Abdulrahim has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and political figures. Some notable examples include Abdulrahim Abby Farah (1935-2017 CE), a Somali writer and poet, and Abdulrahim Ismail (1918-2009 CE), a prominent Egyptian actor and comedian.

While the name Abdulrahim has maintained its presence across different regions and cultures, its variations and spellings have evolved over time, reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences. However, the core meaning and significance of the name, rooted in Islamic tradition, have remained consistent throughout its history.

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FAQ

Abdulrahim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Abdulrahim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Abdulrahim a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Abdulrahim surname mean?

Servant of the Most Merciful, one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam.

What does the Abdulrahim map show?

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