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UK surname

Faiz

An Arabic surname meaning "success" or "victory".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Faiz surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 325, ranked #13,930, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Faiz is 325 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 32400.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

325

2016, ranked #13,930

Peak year

2016

325 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Faiz had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016, ranked #13,930.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Faiz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Faiz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Faiz 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1997 modern 122 #23,917
1998 modern 145 #22,139
1999 modern 143 #22,521
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 153 #21,197
2002 modern 173 #20,043
2003 modern 179 #19,416
2004 modern 193 #18,622
2005 modern 200 #18,144
2006 modern 213 #17,563
2007 modern 240 #16,392
2008 modern 250 #16,065
2009 modern 256 #16,145
2010 modern 273 #15,764
2011 modern 273 #15,606
2012 modern 267 #15,791
2013 modern 292 #15,027
2014 modern 307 #14,608
2015 modern 313 #14,313
2016 modern 325 #13,930

Geography

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Where Faiz' 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 Manchester, Oldham and Stockport. 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 Manchester 027 Manchester
2 Manchester 029 Manchester
3 Oldham 021 Oldham
4 Stockport 014 Stockport
5 Stockport 018 Stockport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Faiz

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

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

Faiz 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

Faiz 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 Faiz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Faiz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Faiz

The surname "FAIZ" is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic word "fā'iz" meaning "victorious" or "successful". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the Islamic Golden Age, a period spanning from the 8th to the 13th centuries. The name was likely first adopted as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who had achieved notable victories or success in their endeavors.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname "FAIZ" can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One such mention is found in the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), a comprehensive genealogical work compiled by the renowned historian and scholar, Al-Sam'ani, in the year 1088.

The name's association with triumph and achievement is exemplified by several notable figures throughout history who bore the surname "FAIZ". One such individual was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Faiz, a celebrated Arabic poet and writer who lived in the 11th century. His poetic works, renowned for their eloquence and mastery of language, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Mahmud al-Faiz, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century. His contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive writings on Sharia law earned him widespread recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

In the realm of military leadership, the name "FAIZ" is associated with Salah al-Din al-Faiz, a renowned general and commander who led the Muslim forces during the Crusades in the 12th century. His strategic prowess and unwavering determination played a pivotal role in the eventual Muslim victory against the Crusaders.

The surname also found its way into the literary world with the celebrated Urdu poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911-1984), whose poetic works have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of South Asia. His powerful and thought-provoking verses, addressing themes of social justice and human rights, have been widely acclaimed and continue to inspire generations of readers and writers.

Furthermore, the name "FAIZ" has been associated with the city of Fez in Morocco, which was a renowned center of learning and culture during the medieval period. It is possible that the name may have originated from or been influenced by this historic city, reflecting the intellectual and cultural achievements of its inhabitants.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Faiz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Faiz 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. Cornwall leads with 1 Faiz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.74x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 1 91.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardinham in Cornwall leads with 1 Faiz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Cardinham 1 0.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 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 Faiz households.

Occupation Count
Gardener 1

FAQ

Faiz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Faiz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Faiz surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Faiz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016. That gives Faiz a modern rank of #13,930.

What does the Faiz surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "success" or "victory".

What does the Faiz map show?

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