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UK surname

Daud

An Arabic surname likely derived from the personal name "Daud" meaning "beloved".

In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Daud surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 538, ranked #9,457, up from #30,464 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Daud is 538 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2345.5%.

1881 census count

22

Ranked #30,464

Modern count

538

2016, ranked #9,457

Peak year

2016

538 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Daud had 22 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,464 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 538 in 2016, ranked #9,457.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 88 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Daud surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Daud surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Daud 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
1851 historical 43 #25,518
1861 historical 88 #22,554
1881 historical 22 #30,464
1891 historical 78 #27,035
1901 historical 59 #27,609
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 220 #16,607
1998 modern 234 #16,404
1999 modern 257 #15,506
2000 modern 268 #15,018
2001 modern 275 #14,540
2002 modern 295 #14,146
2003 modern 319 #13,263
2004 modern 352 #12,399
2005 modern 382 #11,591
2006 modern 385 #11,556
2007 modern 427 #10,782
2008 modern 462 #10,223
2009 modern 492 #9,979
2010 modern 521 #9,752
2011 modern 527 #9,584
2012 modern 502 #9,832
2013 modern 512 #9,847
2014 modern 535 #9,594
2015 modern 530 #9,605
2016 modern 538 #9,457

Geography

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Where Dauds 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester 018 Leicester
2 Leicester 019 Leicester
3 Leicester 017 Leicester
4 Leicester 021 Leicester
5 Leicester 022 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Daud

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Daud

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Daud is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Daud 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

Daud 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Daud

The surname Daud is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic name Dawud, meaning "beloved." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with a significant Arab population, such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant.

The name Daud can be traced back to ancient times, as it is mentioned in the Quran as the Arabic version of the biblical name David. It is associated with the prophet David, who is revered in both Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions.

In terms of historical references, the name Daud has been documented in various Arabic manuscripts and records throughout the centuries. One notable example is the mention of individuals bearing the name in the "Sirat Rasul Allah" (The Life of the Messenger of God), a 7th-century biography of the Prophet Muhammad.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Daud can be found in regions with a strong Arab presence, such as the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Muslim rule in Spain (711-1492 CE). During this time, the name was likely adopted by individuals of Arab descent who settled in the region.

Daud is also a common surname in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India, where it is often associated with individuals of Arab or Persian ancestry. This is due to the influence of Islamic culture and the spread of Arabic names in the region over centuries of trade and cultural exchange.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Daud:

1. Abu Dawud (817-889 CE), a renowned Muslim scholar and compiler of one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, known as the Sunan Abu Dawud.

2. Muhammad Daud Pasha (1789-1851), an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1842 to 1853.

3. Fazlur Rahman Daud (1919-1973), a prominent Bangladeshi politician and the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the country's independence in 1971.

4. Nur Muhammad Daud (1929-1978), a Pashtun military officer and the first President of Afghanistan (1973-1978) after overthrowing the monarchy.

5. Mohammed Daud Khan (1900-1981), an Afghan prince and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1953 to 1963.

It's worth noting that while the surname Daud is primarily associated with Arabic and Islamic cultures, it has also been adopted by individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly in regions with a significant Arab or Muslim presence throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Daud families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Daud 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. Surrey leads with 7 Dauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.40x.

County Total Index
Surrey 7 6.40x
Cumberland 5 25.88x
Durham 3 4.49x
Berwickshire 2 73.53x
Lanarkshire 2 2.76x
Kent 1 1.31x
Lancashire 1 0.38x
Leicestershire 1 4.02x
Royal Navy 1 37.45x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 7 Dauds recorded in 1881 and an index of 84.44x.

Place Total Index
Newington 7 84.44x
Dean 4 6666.67x
Chirnside 2 1666.67x
Westoe 2 52.91x
Cadder 1 185.19x
Govan 1 5.57x
Leicester All Sts 1 204.08x
Longton 1 909.09x
Millom 1 169.49x
Royal Navy 1 43.67x
Southwick 1 158.73x
Whitstable 1 263.16x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Matilda 2
Charlotte 1
Elizabeth 1
Hannah 1
Isabella 1
Margaret 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Henry 3
Thomas 2
William 2
David 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 Daud households.

FAQ

Daud surname: questions and answers

How common was the Daud surname in 1881?

In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Daud surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Daud surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 538 in 2016. That gives Daud a modern rank of #9,457.

What does the Daud surname mean?

An Arabic surname likely derived from the personal name "Daud" meaning "beloved".

What does the Daud map show?

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