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UK surname

Aziz

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "powerful, respected, beloved, or precious."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Aziz is 6,204 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

6,176

2016, ranked #1,095

Peak year

2014

6,204 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 6,176 in 2016, ranked #1,095.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Aziz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Aziz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Aziz 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 2,979 #2,174
1998 modern 3,272 #2,049
1999 modern 3,474 #1,955
2000 modern 3,639 #1,864
2001 modern 3,563 #1,854
2002 modern 3,955 #1,714
2003 modern 4,186 #1,572
2004 modern 4,434 #1,497
2005 modern 4,665 #1,399
2006 modern 4,906 #1,333
2007 modern 5,188 #1,272
2008 modern 5,400 #1,218
2009 modern 5,698 #1,179
2010 modern 6,100 #1,133
2011 modern 6,015 #1,130
2012 modern 5,966 #1,121
2013 modern 6,150 #1,108
2014 modern 6,204 #1,106
2015 modern 6,144 #1,104
2016 modern 6,176 #1,095

Geography

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Where Aziz' 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, Hounslow and Oldham. 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 034 Bradford
2 Bradford 029 Bradford
3 Bradford 033 Bradford
4 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
5 Oldham 022 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Aziz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Aziz

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

Aziz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Aziz

The surname Aziz has its origins in the Arabic language, where it means "mighty," "powerful," or "revered." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic cultural influence.

The earliest recorded use of the name Aziz can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic civilization. It appears in various historical texts and manuscripts from that era, often referring to individuals of significant social or religious standing.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Aziz was Abu al-Aziz ibn Marwan, an Umayyad caliph who ruled from 685 to 705 CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate and the spread of Islam across North Africa and parts of Europe.

In the 11th century, the name Aziz gained further prominence with the rise of the Ayyubid Dynasty in Egypt and Syria. Saladin, the famous Kurdish Muslim sultan and the founder of the dynasty, was also known as Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub al-Aziz.

Another notable figure with the surname Aziz was Usman dan Fodio, a prominent Islamic scholar, religious leader, and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate in present-day Nigeria. He lived from 1754 to 1817 and played a significant role in the spread of Islam in West Africa.

In the realm of literature, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname Aziz was Abdur Rahman Aziz, a 19th-century Bengali poet and writer. He was a pioneer of modern Bengali poetry and is considered one of the greatest literary figures in Bengal.

The name Aziz has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, the city of Al-Aziziyah in Iraq was named after the Abbasid caliph Al-Aziz Billah, who ruled from 975 to 996 CE.

While the surname Aziz has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other regions and cultures, particularly where Islam has had a significant influence. Today, the name can be found among individuals of diverse ethnicities and nationalities, reflecting the rich cultural exchange and migration patterns throughout history.

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FAQ

Aziz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Aziz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 6,176 in 2016. That gives Aziz a modern rank of #1,095.

What does the Aziz surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "powerful, respected, beloved, or precious."

What does the Aziz map show?

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