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UK surname

Fayaz

A surname derived from Arabic meaning "victorious" or "triumphant."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fayaz is 161 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

2016

161 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Fayaz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fayaz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fayaz 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 64 #31,233
1998 modern 71 #30,869
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 78 #30,361
2001 modern 79 #30,065
2002 modern 81 #30,294
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 108 #26,736
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 130 #24,389
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 145 #23,473
2010 modern 158 #22,692
2011 modern 158 #22,473
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 154 #23,210
2014 modern 159 #22,930
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Fayaz' 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 Kirklees, Newham and Greenwich. 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 Kirklees 017 Kirklees
2 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 012 Kirklees
4 Newham 025 Newham
5 Greenwich 011 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fayaz

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

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

Fayaz 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

Fayaz falls in decile 2 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 Fayaz 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 Fayaz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fayaz

The surname "FAYAZ" is of Arabic origin and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "Fayaz," which means "victorious" or "successful." The name is thought to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th or 8th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fayaz can be found in historical records from the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding regions. Some of the earliest mentions of the name are found in ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Spain to Central Asia.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Fayaz was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, also known as Rhazes or Razi, who lived from 865 to 925 CE. He was a renowned Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and chemistry.

Another prominent figure with the name Fayaz was Al-Fayaz al-Rumi, a 13th-century Seljuk prince and military leader who fought against the Mongol invasions of Anatolia and the Middle East. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum.

In the 14th century, there was a famous scholar and poet named Fayaz al-Din al-Atabaki, who hailed from the city of Aleppo in present-day Syria. He was known for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of Arabic poetry.

During the 16th century, the name Fayaz was found in Ottoman records, particularly in the Balkans region, where it was associated with individuals of Turkish or Arabic descent who had settled in the area.

One notable figure from this period was Fayaz Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of several provinces in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Over the centuries, the surname Fayaz has spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations, such as South Asia, Central Asia, and parts of Africa. The name has also been subject to various spelling variations, including Fayyaz, Fayyas, and Fayez, depending on the local dialects and languages.

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FAQ

Fayaz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fayaz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Fayaz a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Fayaz surname mean?

A surname derived from Arabic meaning "victorious" or "triumphant."

What does the Fayaz map show?

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