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UK surname

Fahad

An Arabic surname meaning a skilled or successful horseman.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fahad is 174 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

174

2016, ranked #21,466

Peak year

2016

174 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016, ranked #21,466.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Fahad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fahad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fahad 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 15 #36,409
1998 modern 20 #35,885
1999 modern 18 #36,151
2000 modern 17 #36,207
2001 modern 15 #36,265
2002 modern 15 #36,381
2003 modern 20 #35,915
2004 modern 24 #35,697
2005 modern 28 #35,510
2006 modern 47 #34,335
2007 modern 53 #34,115
2008 modern 64 #33,402
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 158 #23,022
2015 modern 157 #22,997
2016 modern 174 #21,466

Geography

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Where Fahads 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 Barnet and Redbridge. 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 Barnet 026 Barnet
2 Barnet 027 Barnet
3 Barnet 014 Barnet
4 Redbridge 029 Redbridge
5 Barnet 030 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fahad

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

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

Fahad 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

Fahad 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Fahad

The surname Fahad has its origins in the Arabic language and is primarily found in countries of the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "Fahd," which means "panther" or "leopard." This name was likely given to individuals or families who displayed qualities associated with these felines, such as strength, agility, and fearlessness.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fahad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were companions or followers of the Prophet Muhammad, who played significant roles in the early days of Islamic history.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Fahad was Abu Fahd al-Qaysi, a renowned Arab poet and warrior who lived in the 7th century CE. His poetry was highly acclaimed and celebrated for its eloquence and depth.

In the 9th century CE, the name Fahad appeared in several historical manuscripts and records, particularly those documenting the Abbasid Caliphate. One notable figure from this period was Abu Fahd al-Sarraj, a prominent Sufi scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic mysticism.

During the medieval period, the surname Fahad gained prominence in various regions of the Islamic world. In the 12th century, a family known as the Banu Fahd held significant political and military influence in the city of Medina, one of the holiest sites in Islam.

The name Fahad has also been associated with several historical place names. For example, the town of Fahd al-Jabal in Saudi Arabia was named after a local tribal leader or chief who bore the surname Fahad.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Fahad throughout history are:

1. Abu Fahd al-Qaysi (7th century CE) - Renowned Arab poet and warrior. 2. Abu Fahd al-Sarraj (9th century CE) - Prominent Sufi scholar and author. 3. Ibn Fahd al-Hadrami (12th century CE) - Influential Islamic scholar and jurist from Yemen. 4. Fahd bin Mahmud al-Fahdi (14th century CE) - Ruler of the Fahd dynasty in the Arabian Peninsula. 5. Fahd bin Sultan Al Saud (1904-1967) - Saudi Arabian prince and member of the House of Saud.

While the surname Fahad has its roots in ancient Arabic culture and history, it continues to be widely used in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, carrying the legacy of strength, courage, and cultural heritage associated with its origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Fahad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fahad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016. That gives Fahad a modern rank of #21,466.

What does the Fahad surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning a skilled or successful horseman.

What does the Fahad map show?

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