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UK surname

Bashir

One who brings good news or glad tidings, from the Arabic root "bashara" meaning to rejoice.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Bashir surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5,761, ranked #1,165, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bashir is 5,949 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 576000.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

5,761

2016, ranked #1,165

Peak year

2010

5,949 bearers

Map years

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Key insights

  • Bashir had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 5,761 in 2016, ranked #1,165.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Timeline

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Bashir 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 3,055 #2,101
1998 modern 3,378 #1,980
1999 modern 3,553 #1,914
2000 modern 3,697 #1,826
2001 modern 3,687 #1,789
2002 modern 4,108 #1,651
2003 modern 4,310 #1,530
2004 modern 4,559 #1,460
2005 modern 4,803 #1,359
2006 modern 5,010 #1,305
2007 modern 5,232 #1,256
2008 modern 5,401 #1,217
2009 modern 5,630 #1,197
2010 modern 5,949 #1,158
2011 modern 5,867 #1,163
2012 modern 5,676 #1,172
2013 modern 5,779 #1,168
2014 modern 5,768 #1,180
2015 modern 5,737 #1,171
2016 modern 5,761 #1,165

Geography

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Where Bashirs 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 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 033 Bradford
2 Kirklees 023 Kirklees
3 Oldham 022 Oldham
4 Oldham 035 Oldham
5 Bradford 044 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bashir

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bashir

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

Bashir 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bashir 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 Bashir 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.

8
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 Bashir, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bashir

The surname Bashir is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "bashar" which means "to bring good news" or "to announce glad tidings." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic influence, such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bashir can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early years of the Islamic empire. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive term or a nickname for individuals who were known for their ability to convey good news or spread positive messages.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the surname Bashir was Abu Bashir Al-Andalusi, a prominent Muslim scholar from Al-Andalus (present-day Spain) who lived in the 11th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Another notable figure was Bashir ibn Sa'd, a renowned Arab poet and military commander who lived in the 7th century AD. He played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and is mentioned in various historical texts and chronicles from that period.

In the 13th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Bashir al-Din al-Khatib al-Baghdadi hailed from Baghdad. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the study of hadith (sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad).

During the 14th century, a philosopher and physician named Bashir al-Din al-Naysaburi, who was born in Nishapur (present-day Iran), gained recognition for his work in the fields of medicine and philosophy.

In more recent history, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Bashir was Omar al-Bashir, who served as the President of Sudan from 1989 to 2019. Despite his controversial leadership and allegations of human rights abuses, his name remains significant in the political and historical context of Sudan.

It is worth noting that while the surname Bashir has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since spread to various regions and communities around the world, transcending cultural and religious boundaries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Bashir families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bashir surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Bashirs recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Moss Side in Lancashire leads with 1 Bashirs recorded in 1881 and an index of 1666.67x.

Place Total Index
Moss Side 1 1666.67x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bashir surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alfred 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bashir households.

Occupation Count
Painter Artist 1

FAQ

Bashir surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bashir surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Bashir surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bashir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 5,761 in 2016. That gives Bashir a modern rank of #1,165.

What does the Bashir surname mean?

One who brings good news or glad tidings, from the Arabic root "bashara" meaning to rejoice.

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.