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UK surname

Ayub

A surname referring to the biblical figure Job or the Arabic name Ayyub.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Kirklees and Hyndburn.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ayub is 2,215 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

2,197

2016, ranked #2,951

Peak year

2013

2,215 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,197 in 2016, ranked #2,951.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ayub surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ayub surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ayub 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 994 #5,535
1998 modern 1,098 #5,273
1999 modern 1,195 #4,950
2000 modern 1,308 #4,551
2001 modern 1,294 #4,503
2002 modern 1,438 #4,208
2003 modern 1,547 #3,889
2004 modern 1,625 #3,720
2005 modern 1,684 #3,568
2006 modern 1,813 #3,349
2007 modern 1,926 #3,218
2008 modern 1,999 #3,148
2009 modern 2,115 #3,054
2010 modern 2,212 #2,997
2011 modern 2,211 #2,964
2012 modern 2,160 #2,962
2013 modern 2,215 #2,947
2014 modern 2,204 #2,975
2015 modern 2,172 #2,990
2016 modern 2,197 #2,951

Geography

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Where Ayubs 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 Bradford, Kirklees, Hyndburn and Birmingham. 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 Bradford 033 Bradford
2 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
3 Hyndburn 006 Hyndburn
4 Birmingham 077 Birmingham
5 Bradford 042 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ayub

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

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

Ayub 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

Ayub 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Ayub

The surname "AYUB" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ayb," which means "to return" or "to repent." The name is closely associated with the Arabic name "Ayyub," which is the Arabic version of the biblical name Job.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "AYUB" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic conquest of the region. It is likely that the name was introduced to the area by Arab settlers and traders who had embraced Islam. Over time, the name became more prevalent in the region and was adopted by locals as a surname.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name "AYUB" was Ayub Khan, a prominent military leader and the second President of Pakistan. He was born in 1907 and served as President from 1958 to 1969. Ayub Khan played a significant role in shaping the modern history of Pakistan and was instrumental in establishing a strong military regime in the country.

Another notable figure with the surname "AYUB" was Syed Ayub Ali Shah, a renowned Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Kalanaur, a town in the Indian state of Haryana, and is revered for his spiritual teachings and poetic works that have been preserved to this day.

In the 14th century, the name "AYUB" was mentioned in the "Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri," a memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The memoir describes an encounter with a man named Ayub, who was a renowned calligrapher and artist during that time.

The name "AYUB" has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, the town of Ayubabad in Uttar Pradesh, India, is believed to have been named after a man named Ayub who lived in the area during the Mughal period.

Another historical figure bearing the surname "AYUB" was Ayub Khan-e-Khakwani, a famous warrior and military leader from the Khakwani tribe in what is now modern-day Afghanistan. He played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.

While the surname "AYUB" has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains most prevalent in regions with strong historical ties to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ayub surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ayub surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,197 in 2016. That gives Ayub a modern rank of #2,951.

What does the Ayub surname mean?

A surname referring to the biblical figure Job or the Arabic name Ayyub.

What does the Ayub map show?

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