UK surname

Fattah

An Arabic surname meaning "conqueror" or "opener."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fattah is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Fattah surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fattah surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Fattah 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
1997	modern	29	#34,795
1998	modern	30	#34,833
1999	modern	32	#34,717
2000	modern	34	#34,517
2001	modern	34	#34,356
2002	modern	45	#33,712
2003	modern	49	#33,456
2004	modern	58	#32,880
2005	modern	70	#31,912
2006	modern	78	#31,385
2007	modern	71	#32,484
2008	modern	69	#32,962
2009	modern	74	#32,835
2010	modern	76	#33,009
2011	modern	80	#32,652
2012	modern	87	#32,180
2013	modern	88	#32,349
2014	modern	97	#31,518
2015	modern	96	#31,624
2016	modern	102	#30,722

Geography

Where Fattahs 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, Stonehouse and Haringey. 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 007	Westminster
2	Stonehouse	South Lanarkshire
3	Haringey 006	Haringey
4	Haringey 016	Haringey
5	Westminster 002	Westminster

Forenames

First names often paired with Fattah

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Layla Caroline Magda Kally Elizabeth Lynne Dorothy Jamila Azza Sheila

Recent male names

Abdul Mohamed Abu Hassan Mohammed Muhammad David Hasan Sharif Haitham

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Fattah

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fattah, 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 Fattah surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Fattah 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Fattah is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Fattah 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Fattah 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Fattah

The surname "FATTAH" is of Arabic origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "fattah," which means "conqueror" or "opener." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, when the Arabic language and culture were spreading across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest known references to the surname FATTAH can be found in the medieval Islamic manuscripts, where it was used to refer to individuals who were known for their military prowess or their ability to conquer new territories. These manuscripts often recorded the names of prominent individuals, including warriors, scholars, and religious leaders.

The FATTAH surname gained prominence during the reign of various Islamic dynasties, such as the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. It was commonly associated with individuals who held positions of power or authority within these empires. Some notable historical figures bearing the name FATTAH include:

1. Al-Fattah ibn Khaqan (c. 8th century AD), a renowned Arab general and military commander who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate. 2. Ibn al-Fattah al-Qarshi (c. 12th century AD), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Maliki school of jurisprudence. 3. Fatima al-Fattah (c. 14th century AD), a renowned female poet and scholar from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. 4. Mahmud al-Fattah (c. 16th century AD), a influential political figure and advisor to the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. 5. Ali ibn al-Fattah (c. 17th century AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the Maghreb region of North Africa.

The surname FATTAH was also associated with various place names and toponyms throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the name "Fattah" was often used to refer to specific towns, villages, or regions that were conquered or opened up for settlement during the Islamic expansion.

Over time, the FATTAH surname spread across different parts of the Arab world, including the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of North Africa. It continued to be used by families with ties to military or political leadership, as well as those associated with religious scholarship and intellectual pursuits.

While the surname FATTAH retains its historical significance and connections to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions with a strong Arabic influence or presence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Fattah surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fattah surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Fattah a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Fattah surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "conqueror" or "opener."

What does the Fattah map show?

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