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UK surname

Basak

A surname indicating someone who lived near or worked with flora or plants.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kingston upon Thames, Kirklees and North Hertfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Basak is 109 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2012

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Basak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Basak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Basak 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 1 #34,435
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 44 #33,275
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 54 #32,583
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 54 #33,248
2005 modern 59 #33,008
2006 modern 61 #33,142
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 69 #32,962
2009 modern 77 #32,553
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 107 #29,827
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Basaks 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 Kingston upon Thames, Kirklees, North Hertfordshire, Galashiels South and Carlisle. 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 Kingston upon Thames 016 Kingston upon Thames
2 Kirklees 050 Kirklees
3 North Hertfordshire 011 North Hertfordshire
4 Galashiels South Scottish Borders
5 Carlisle 010 Carlisle

Forenames

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First names often paired with Basak

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Basak, 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 Basak surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Basak 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Basak is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Basak 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

Basak falls in decile 3 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 Basak is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Basak

The surname Basak has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, originating in the Persian language. Its earliest known usage dates back to the 14th century in areas that are now part of modern-day Iran and Pakistan. The name is derived from the Persian word "bas" meaning "enough" or "sufficient," potentially signifying a sense of contentment or satisfaction.

Historically, the Basak surname has been associated with various influential figures and notable families in the region. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in the Safavid-era manuscript "Tadhkirat al-Muluk," where a nobleman named Mirza Ahmad Basak is mentioned as a prominent courtier during the reign of Shah Ismail I (1487-1524).

In the 16th century, the name appears in administrative records from the Mughal Empire, with a certain Khwaja Muhammad Basak serving as a high-ranking official under the rule of Emperor Akbar (1542-1605). This suggests that the Basak surname had already gained recognition and status within the upper echelons of society during that period.

As time progressed, the Basak name continued to be associated with individuals of prominence and achievement. In the 18th century, there was a renowned Persian poet named Mirza Asadullah Khan Basak (1776-1838), whose works were highly acclaimed and widely circulated throughout the Persian literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Basak surname was Sir Muhammad Shafi Basak (1875-1936), a prominent Indian Muslim politician and jurist who served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Moving further into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Muhammad Habibur Rahman Basak (1913-1976), a celebrated Bangladeshi academic and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and education in his country.

While the Basak surname has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, often retaining its connection to individuals of Persian or South Asian descent. However, it is important to note that historical records and documentation from earlier periods may be incomplete or subject to variations in spelling and nomenclature.

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FAQ

Basak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Basak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Basak a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Basak surname mean?

A surname indicating someone who lived near or worked with flora or plants.

What does the Basak map show?

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