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UK surname

Baz

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "hunter" or "falcon".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Sandwell and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baz is 186 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

2011

186 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Baz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Baz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Baz 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 151 #21,034
1998 modern 154 #21,316
1999 modern 155 #21,375
2000 modern 149 #21,874
2001 modern 144 #22,040
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 136 #23,045
2004 modern 149 #21,905
2005 modern 149 #21,866
2006 modern 140 #22,948
2007 modern 150 #22,212
2008 modern 157 #21,766
2009 modern 173 #20,869
2010 modern 177 #21,034
2011 modern 186 #20,217
2012 modern 168 #21,516
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 185 #20,739
2015 modern 183 #20,786
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Baz' 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 Birmingham, Sandwell, Newcastle upon Tyne and Bradford. 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 Birmingham 051 Birmingham
2 Sandwell 026 Sandwell
3 Newcastle upon Tyne 022 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 Bradford 037 Bradford
5 Birmingham 097 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baz

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

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Baz is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Baz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Baz

The surname BAZ is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "bas," meaning "low" or "short," and was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone of short stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAZ can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties across England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Robertus Baz, suggesting the name's presence in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various records and charters across Normandy and neighboring regions. For instance, a certain Hugo Baz is mentioned in a charter from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, dated around 1150.

During the 13th century, the surname BAZ started to spread beyond its original Norman roots. One notable example is William Baz, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived between 1220 and 1280.

In the 14th century, the name BAZ became more widespread across Europe, with records showing its presence in regions such as the Netherlands and Germany. One notable figure was Johannes Baz, a scholar and theologian from the city of Cologne, who lived between 1320 and 1388.

The 15th century saw the emergence of various spelling variations of the name, including Baze, Baiz, and Bays. One prominent individual from this era was Sir Richard Baz, an English knight and landowner who fought in the Wars of the Roses and lived from 1435 to 1498.

As the surname BAZ continued to spread across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, it gained a foothold in regions such as Spain and Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Diego Baz, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Baz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Baz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Baz a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Baz surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "hunter" or "falcon".

What does the Baz map show?

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