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UK surname

Fares

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "knight" or "horseman".

In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Fares surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, down from #29,646 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Stafford and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fares is 100 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 257.1%.

1881 census count

28

Ranked #29,646

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2016

100 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fares had 28 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,646 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fares surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fares surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fares 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 39 #26,319
1861 historical 53 #27,253
1881 historical 28 #29,646
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 42 #33,459
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 42 #33,778
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 43 #33,576
2002 modern 50 #33,282
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 58 #32,880
2005 modern 50 #33,784
2006 modern 51 #33,992
2007 modern 51 #34,272
2008 modern 55 #34,165
2009 modern 69 #33,257
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 80 #32,877
2013 modern 89 #32,248
2014 modern 88 #32,495
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Fares' 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 Westminster, Stafford, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Westminster 019 Westminster
2 Stafford 003 Stafford
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 005 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Stafford 002 Stafford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fares

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Fares surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Fares household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Fares is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Fares 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

Fares 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Fares

The surname Fares originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "faris," which means "horseman" or "knight." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who had expertise in horsemanship or served as knights in the Moorish armies that ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 8th century, the Moors from North Africa invaded and conquered parts of the Iberian Peninsula, establishing the Caliphate of Córdoba. During this period, Arabic surnames like Fares became prevalent among the local population, particularly those who embraced the Islamic faith or had close ties with the Moorish rulers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fares can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento" (Book of Distribution), a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. Several individuals with the surname Fares were listed as recipients of land grants, indicating their presence in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Fares was Ibn Fares, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Granada. He was born in 1329 and is recognized for his contributions to Arabic literature and his influential work, "Mu'jam al-Buldan" (Dictionary of Countries), which documented the geographical knowledge of the Islamic world at the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Fares was Juan Fares, a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands in the 15th century. He was born in Seville in 1420 and participated in the expeditions led by Juan de Bethencourt and Diego García de Herrera to subjugate the indigenous Guanche population of the islands.

In the 16th century, Pedro Fares, a Spanish explorer and navigator, embarked on several voyages to the Americas. He was born in Cadiz in 1492 and accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. Pedro Fares is credited with mapping and charting several coastal regions of Central America and the Gulf of Mexico.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Fares was Alonso Fares, a renowned architect and engineer from Seville. He was born in 1604 and was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and structures, including the Puente de Triana (Triana Bridge) over the Guadalquivir River.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Fares throughout history, showcasing its deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula and its association with various fields, such as scholarship, military service, exploration, and architecture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fares families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fares 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. Derbyshire leads with 6 Fares' recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.56x.

County Total Index
Derbyshire 6 14.56x
Ayrshire 4 20.30x
Kent 4 4.45x
Lancashire 4 1.28x
Suffolk 3 9.36x
Surrey 2 1.56x
Essex 1 1.92x
Northumberland 1 2.55x
Sussex 1 2.25x
Yorkshire 1 0.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brimington in Derbyshire leads with 6 Fares' recorded in 1881 and an index of 1935.48x.

Place Total Index
Brimington 6 1935.48x
Ardwick 4 141.84x
Chatham 4 161.94x
Irvine 4 727.27x
Shotley 3 5000.00x
Bradford 1 15.85x
Dorking 1 116.28x
Frating 1 5000.00x
Guildford Holy Trinity 1 416.67x
Hedley Woodside 1 2500.00x
Westhampnett 1 2000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ann 2
Lucy 2
Charlotte 1
Eliza 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Laura 1
Randa 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
Robert 2
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
Hugh 1
Samuel 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 Fares households.

FAQ

Fares surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fares surname in 1881?

In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Fares surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fares surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Fares a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Fares surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "knight" or "horseman".

What does the Fares map show?

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