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UK surname

Adeel

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one who acts justly" or "the fair one."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Barking and Dagenham and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adeel is 291 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

291

2016, ranked #15,062

Peak year

2016

291 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016, ranked #15,062.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Adeel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adeel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adeel 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1997 modern 2 #38,557
1998 modern 11 #36,908
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 21 #35,799
2001 modern 20 #35,754
2002 modern 27 #35,243
2003 modern 35 #34,609
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 125 #24,987
2008 modern 154 #22,034
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 190 #20,087
2011 modern 216 #18,321
2012 modern 239 #17,027
2013 modern 257 #16,466
2014 modern 274 #15,877
2015 modern 266 #16,105
2016 modern 291 #15,062

Geography

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Where Adeels 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 Newham, Barking and Dagenham, Waltham Forest and Bury. 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 Newham 011 Newham
2 Barking and Dagenham 015 Barking and Dagenham
3 Barking and Dagenham 016 Barking and Dagenham
4 Waltham Forest 017 Waltham Forest
5 Bury 008 Bury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adeel

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

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

Adeel 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

Adeel falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Adeel

The surname ADEEL has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab regions. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "adil," which means "just" or "fair." The name first emerged around the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age when Arabic culture and language flourished.

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Adil" or "Adeel," with variations depending on the region and dialect. It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who were considered to possess qualities of fairness and justice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADEEL can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and writers from the 9th and 10th centuries. For example, the 9th-century historian and biographer Al-Baladhuri mentioned an individual named Adil ibn Yaqub in his writings.

As the Islamic empires expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the name ADEEL spread to various regions, including modern-day Iran, Pakistan, and parts of India. In these areas, the name underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting local linguistic influences.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname ADEEL. One prominent figure was Adil Shah I (1490-1557), the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty, which ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur in southern India during the 16th century.

Another famous bearer of the name was Adil Qadri (1567-1637), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from present-day Pakistan. His works, written in Persian and Punjabi, significantly influenced the literary and spiritual traditions of the region.

In the 19th century, Adeel Khan (1838-1901) was a prominent military leader and statesman from the Bhopal princely state in central India. He played a crucial role in modernizing the state's administration and defense forces.

Moving into the 20th century, Adeel Hussain (1912-1983) was a celebrated Pakistani writer and playwright. His plays and short stories explored themes of social justice and cultural identity, contributing significantly to the development of Urdu literature.

More recently, Adeel Akhtar (born 1980) is a British actor of Pakistani descent, known for his roles in films and television shows such as "Murdered by My Father," "Utopia," and "Killing Eve." He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has contributed to the representation of South Asian communities in mainstream media.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adeel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adeel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016. That gives Adeel a modern rank of #15,062.

What does the Adeel surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one who acts justly" or "the fair one."

What does the Adeel map show?

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