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UK surname

Alrawi

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one from Rawa," referring to a town in Iraq.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Alrawi is 115 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2014

115 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Alrawi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Alrawi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Alrawi 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 35 #34,174
1998 modern 49 #33,000
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 71 #31,082
2001 modern 56 #32,379
2002 modern 73 #31,159
2003 modern 69 #31,587
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Alrawis 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 Westminster, Leeds and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Westminster 019 Westminster
2 Leeds 016 Leeds
3 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Leeds 017 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Alrawi

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Alrawi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Alrawi 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Alrawi is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Alrawi 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

Alrawi falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Alrawi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Alrawi

The surname ALRAWI has its origins in the Middle East, specifically Iraq. It is an Arabic name that dates back to the 7th century AD, around the time of the Islamic conquests in the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "rawi," which means "narrator" or "storyteller."

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Al-Rawi," with the prefix "Al" indicating the person's profession or place of origin. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical manuscripts and chronicles from the medieval Islamic world, where ALRAWI individuals were often noted for their roles as scholars, poets, or historians.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ALRAWI was Abu Bakr al-Rawi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He was known for his vast knowledge of Arabic literature and poetry, and his works were widely studied and circulated throughout the Islamic world.

Another notable figure was Ibn al-Rawi, a historian and chronicler from the 11th century AD who wrote extensively about the Abbasid Caliphate and the various dynasties that ruled in the region. His works remain an important source of information for historians studying the medieval Islamic world.

In the 13th century, a famous ALRAWI individual was Shams al-Din al-Rawi, a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in present-day Iran. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his contribution to the Persian literary tradition.

During the Ottoman Empire, the ALRAWI surname was also present, with individuals such as Mustafa al-Rawi, a 16th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist who was renowned for his intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.

In more recent times, one of the most notable ALRAWI individuals was Nuri al-Rawi, an Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1938 to 1940. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the turbulent years leading up to World War II.

While the ALRAWI surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's rich history and connection to the literary and scholarly traditions of the Islamic world remain an integral part of its legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Alrawi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Alrawi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Alrawi a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Alrawi surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one from Rawa," referring to a town in Iraq.

What does the Alrawi map show?

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