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UK surname

Azmat

A surname of Arabic origin meaning greatness, glory, or honor.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Azmat is 164 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2014

164 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Azmat surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Azmat surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Azmat 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 76 #29,997
1998 modern 87 #29,240
1999 modern 91 #28,937
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 84 #29,508
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 122 #25,010
2007 modern 120 #25,606
2008 modern 125 #25,249
2009 modern 133 #24,817
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 148 #23,520
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 154 #23,210
2014 modern 164 #22,445
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 158 #22,904

Geography

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Where Azmats 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 Manchester, Waltham Forest, Bradford and Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Manchester 031 Manchester
2 Manchester 027 Manchester
3 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
4 Bradford 041 Bradford
5 Blackburn with Darwen 005 Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

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First names often paired with Azmat

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

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

Azmat 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

Azmat 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 Azmat is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Azmat, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Azmat

The surname AZMAT is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian region. It is derived from the Arabic word "azmat," which means "greatness" or "glory." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who displayed traits of greatness or was held in high esteem.

AZMAT has its roots in the ancient Persian language, and it is possible that the name can be traced back to the era of the Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE. During this period, names were often bestowed based on personal characteristics, occupations, or family lineage.

One of the earliest known references to the name AZMAT can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 CE. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), he mentions a character named Azmat, suggesting that the name was in use during that time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Azmat al-Din al-Bukhari was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Bukhara, located in present-day Uzbekistan. His full name, which includes the surname AZMAT, indicates the historical presence of this name in the region.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name AZMAT was also found among the Muslim population. One notable individual was Mir Azmat Ullah Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century.

Another prominent figure with the surname AZMAT was Maulana Azmat Ali Khan, a renowned Islamic scholar and religious leader from the 19th century. He was born in 1804 in Uttar Pradesh, India, and played a significant role in the propagation of Islamic teachings in the region.

In more recent times, the name AZMAT has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds. For example, Azmat Baig, a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1980s, and Azmat Jah Bahadur, an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament), both bore this surname.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as Azamat or Azmut, may have existed throughout history, as spellings were often adapted to local languages and dialects. Additionally, the name may have been associated with different regions or localities, leading to the formation of place names or surnames derived from those locations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Azmat surname: questions and answers

How common is the Azmat surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Azmat a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Azmat surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning greatness, glory, or honor.

What does the Azmat map show?

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