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UK surname

Ejaz

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "accomplishment" or "achievement".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ejaz is 578 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

570

2016, ranked #9,038

Peak year

2015

578 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 570 in 2016, ranked #9,038.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Ejaz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ejaz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ejaz 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
1997 modern 151 #21,034
1998 modern 170 #20,030
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 193 #18,616
2001 modern 196 #18,146
2002 modern 246 #15,988
2003 modern 274 #14,680
2004 modern 296 #14,005
2005 modern 327 #13,011
2006 modern 385 #11,556
2007 modern 405 #11,270
2008 modern 438 #10,668
2009 modern 465 #10,393
2010 modern 508 #9,929
2011 modern 501 #9,938
2012 modern 526 #9,513
2013 modern 555 #9,267
2014 modern 568 #9,147
2015 modern 578 #8,972
2016 modern 570 #9,038

Geography

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Where Ejaz' 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 Redbridge, Oldham, Barking and Dagenham 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 Redbridge 034 Redbridge
2 Oldham 035 Oldham
3 Barking and Dagenham 002 Barking and Dagenham
4 Bradford 018 Bradford
5 Barking and Dagenham 016 Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ejaz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ejaz

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

Ejaz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Ejaz

The surname "EJAZ" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region that is now Pakistan. It is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "Ijaz," which means "conciseness" or "brevity." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when Arabic culture and language had a significant influence on the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "EJAZ" can be found in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled over parts of South Asia from the 13th to the 16th century. Several scribes and scholars bearing this name were employed at the royal courts during this period.

In the 16th century, a renowned poet named Mir Ejaz Ali Khan graced the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His poetic works, written in Persian and Urdu, were highly acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Mughal era.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ejaz Ahmed Khan rose to prominence as a military commander in the service of the Nawabs of Awadh (modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India). His bravery and strategic skills were widely celebrated, and he played a crucial role in several battles against rival forces.

In the 19th century, a scholar named Ejaz Ali Arjumand made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His writings and interpretations of Islamic law were widely studied and appreciated by legal scholars of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "EJAZ" was Ejaz Hussain, a renowned educator and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He established several schools and educational institutions in what is now modern-day Pakistan, promoting education and social progress.

While the surname "EJAZ" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich historical origins and associations with renowned individuals have firmly established its place in the annals of South Asian history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ejaz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ejaz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 570 in 2016. That gives Ejaz a modern rank of #9,038.

What does the Ejaz surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "accomplishment" or "achievement".

What does the Ejaz map show?

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