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UK surname

Fareed

A surname indicating an emancipated or liberated individual.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fareed is 315 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

302

2016, ranked #14,660

Peak year

2013

315 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 302 in 2016, ranked #14,660.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Fareed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fareed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fareed 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 6 #33,230
1997 modern 105 #26,188
1998 modern 112 #25,856
1999 modern 127 #24,125
2000 modern 127 #24,121
2001 modern 139 #22,541
2002 modern 170 #20,243
2003 modern 169 #20,092
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 191 #18,707
2006 modern 215 #17,441
2007 modern 221 #17,343
2008 modern 230 #17,033
2009 modern 248 #16,509
2010 modern 280 #15,485
2011 modern 262 #16,098
2012 modern 276 #15,427
2013 modern 315 #14,245
2014 modern 311 #14,464
2015 modern 304 #14,617
2016 modern 302 #14,660

Geography

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Where Fareeds 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 Newham, Oldham, Birmingham 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 Newham 008 Newham
2 Oldham 035 Oldham
3 Birmingham 078 Birmingham
4 Bradford 029 Bradford
5 Birmingham 053 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fareed

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

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

Fareed 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

Fareed 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Fareed

The surname FAREED has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, during the medieval period.

The name FAREED is derived from the Arabic word "farid," which means "unique" or "incomparable." It was often used as a descriptive name or a nickname for individuals who were considered extraordinary or exceptional in some way.

In the early centuries of Islam, the name FAREED was sometimes associated with Sufi mystics or holy men who were revered for their spiritual wisdom and devotion. Some notable early historical figures with this name include Farid al-Din Attar, a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname FAREED can be traced back to various Arabic manuscripts and genealogical records from the 8th to 10th centuries. These records often mention individuals with the name FAREED, sometimes in connection with specific locations or tribes.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname FAREED was Abu Bakr Fareed, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century. He was born in the city of Mecca and was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure was Baba Farid, a revered Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He was born in the town of Kothewal, now in modern-day Pakistan, and his teachings and poetry had a significant influence on the Punjabi language and culture.

In the 14th century, the name FAREED appeared in the writings of Ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan scholar and explorer. He mentioned encountering individuals with the surname FAREED during his travels through the Middle East and Central Asia.

During the Ottoman Empire period, the surname FAREED was also found among various families and individuals across the region. One example is Fareed Bey, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 16th century and served as the governor of several provinces.

Over time, the surname FAREED has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. It can be found among Arab and Muslim populations in countries like India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and parts of Europe and North America.

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FAQ

Fareed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fareed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 302 in 2016. That gives Fareed a modern rank of #14,660.

What does the Fareed surname mean?

A surname indicating an emancipated or liberated individual.

What does the Fareed map show?

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