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UK surname

Farrukh

A surname derived from the Persian word meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Farrukh is 149 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2014

149 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Farrukh surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Farrukh surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Farrukh 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 23 #35,484
1998 modern 25 #35,365
1999 modern 29 #35,031
2000 modern 36 #34,317
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 39 #34,219
2003 modern 46 #33,710
2004 modern 55 #33,154
2005 modern 57 #33,178
2006 modern 60 #33,235
2007 modern 66 #32,948
2008 modern 83 #31,483
2009 modern 93 #30,682
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 110 #28,478
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 149 #23,969
2015 modern 141 #24,723
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Farrukhs 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 Bradford, Redbridge, Manchester and Wycombe. 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 Bradford 042 Bradford
2 Redbridge 032 Redbridge
3 Manchester 022 Manchester
4 Manchester 008 Manchester
5 Wycombe 013 Wycombe

Forenames

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First names often paired with Farrukh

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Farrukh

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

Farrukh 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

Farrukh 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Farrukh

The surname FARRUKH is of Persian origin, originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) during the Sassanid Empire era, around the 3rd to 7th centuries AD. It is derived from the Persian word "Farrokh," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were considered fortunate or successful in their endeavors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FARRUKH can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem mentions a character named Farrukh, who was a warrior and nobleman. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Persian nobility during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name FARRUKH appeared in the travel accounts of Marco Polo, the renowned Venetian explorer. He mentioned encountering individuals with this surname during his journey through Persia and the surrounding regions. This provides evidence of the name's widespread use across the Persian cultural sphere during the medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname FARRUKH. One prominent example is Farrukh Beg (1616-1670), a Persian architect and calligrapher who designed the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Another is Farrukh Husain (1887-1967), a celebrated Pakistani poet and writer who played a significant role in the development of Urdu literature.

In the realm of art, Farrukh Palizi (1616-1692) was a renowned Persian miniature painter who worked during the Safavid era. His intricate and exquisite paintings are considered masterpieces of Persian art. Additionally, Farrukh Qawwam (1923-2008) was a prominent Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan in the 1970s.

The surname FARRUKH has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Persian cultural sphere. For instance, the village of Farrukhnagar in Uttar Pradesh, India, was named after a Mughal nobleman named Farrukh Siyar, who was the Mughal emperor from 1713 to 1719.

While the surname FARRUKH has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Persian cultural influence or migration. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and various parts of Central Asia, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Farrukh surname: questions and answers

How common is the Farrukh surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Farrukh a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Farrukh surname mean?

A surname derived from the Persian word meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".

What does the Farrukh map show?

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