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UK surname

Farook

Of Arabic origin, indicating a branch or division.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Farook is 251 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

242

2016, ranked #17,177

Peak year

2011

251 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016, ranked #17,177.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Farook surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Farook surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Farook 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 4 #33,628
1997 modern 79 #29,672
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 122 #24,874
2003 modern 135 #23,155
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 177 #19,598
2006 modern 189 #18,961
2007 modern 200 #18,485
2008 modern 214 #17,854
2009 modern 228 #17,486
2010 modern 250 #16,791
2011 modern 251 #16,589
2012 modern 232 #17,401
2013 modern 239 #17,307
2014 modern 241 #17,338
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 242 #17,177

Geography

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Where Farooks 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 Walsall, Waltham Forest, Birmingham, Leeds and Nottingham. 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 Walsall 031 Walsall
2 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
3 Birmingham 052 Birmingham
4 Leeds 060 Leeds
5 Nottingham 029 Nottingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Farook

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Farook

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

Farook 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

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

Meaning and origin of Farook

The surname "FAROOK" is of Arabic origin, derived from the ancient Semitic root word "faruq" meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula, during the early Islamic era around the 7th century AD.

The earliest known record of the name "FAROOK" can be traced back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Umar ibn al-Khattab, also known as Farooq al-Azam, who was the second Caliph of Islam after the Prophet Muhammad's death in 632 AD. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic Empire and the spread of Islam during his reign from 634 to 644 AD.

In the centuries that followed, the name "FAROOK" became associated with individuals of Arabic descent, particularly those from the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant region. It was often used as a honorific title or epithet for individuals who displayed qualities of leadership, distinction, and righteousness.

Another prominent historical figure with the surname "FAROOK" was Al-Farouq Ismail, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran). He was known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the development of Sufism in the region.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name "FAROOK" gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. One notable figure was Farooq Siyar, an 18th-century Mughal historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Mughal Empire.

During the medieval period, the name "FAROOK" was also found in various manuscripts and historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. For example, it appeared in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD, as well as in the writings of medieval Arab scholars and travelers.

In more recent times, the surname "FAROOK" has been associated with individuals from various parts of the world, including the Middle East, South Asia, and even Southeast Asia, where Arabic and Islamic influence has been present. Some notable individuals include Farook Nahar, a 20th-century Bangladeshi politician and statesman, and Farook Khan, a contemporary Indian actor and filmmaker.

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FAQ

Farook surname: questions and answers

How common is the Farook surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016. That gives Farook a modern rank of #17,177.

What does the Farook surname mean?

Of Arabic origin, indicating a branch or division.

What does the Farook map show?

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