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UK surname

Daoud

An Arabic surname derived from the given name meaning "beloved" or "friend".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Sutton and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daoud is 274 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

262

2016, ranked #16,256

Peak year

2015

274 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 262 in 2016, ranked #16,256.
  • 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.

Daoud surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Daoud surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Daoud 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
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 131 #23,672
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 146 #22,069
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 169 #20,294
2007 modern 188 #19,204
2008 modern 195 #18,958
2009 modern 210 #18,426
2010 modern 227 #17,895
2011 modern 216 #18,321
2012 modern 253 #16,377
2013 modern 256 #16,506
2014 modern 270 #16,020
2015 modern 274 #15,749
2016 modern 262 #16,256

Geography

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Where Daouds 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Sutton, Westminster, Ealing and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Sutton 008 Sutton
3 Westminster 007 Westminster
4 Ealing 024 Ealing
5 Southend-on-Sea 014 Southend-on-Sea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Daoud

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Daoud is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Daoud 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

Daoud falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Daoud 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 Daoud, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Daoud

The surname "DAOUD" is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "Dawud," which means "beloved" or "friend." This name has its roots in ancient Arabic culture and has been in use for centuries.

The name "DAOUD" first appeared in historical records during the medieval period, when Arab traders and scholars traveled across the Middle East and North Africa. It is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts and documents from that era, including some written records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory from the 8th to the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "DAOUD" was Abu Dawud al-Sijistani, a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith collector who lived from 817 to 889 CE. His full name was Sulayman ibn al-Ash'ath al-Azdi al-Sijistani, and he is best known for compiling the "Sunan Abu Dawud," one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam.

Another notable figure with the surname "DAOUD" was Abu Dawud al-Ispahani, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of geometry and trigonometry.

In the 12th century, there was a prominent Sufi mystic named Shams al-Din Dawud al-Qaysari, who was born in present-day Turkey and became known for his spiritual teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, the surname "DAOUD" was also found among various communities. One notable figure from this era was Haji Daoud Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the late 18th century.

In more recent history, there have been several individuals with the surname "DAOUD" who have gained recognition in various fields. For example, Mohammed Daoud Khan was the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1953 to 1963 and later became the President of Afghanistan until his assassination in 1978.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Daoud surname: questions and answers

How common is the Daoud surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 262 in 2016. That gives Daoud a modern rank of #16,256.

What does the Daoud surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from the given name meaning "beloved" or "friend".

What does the Daoud map show?

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