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UK surname

Fayyaz

A surname indicating generosity or benevolence.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fayyaz is 387 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

387

2016, ranked #12,170

Peak year

2016

387 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 387 in 2016, ranked #12,170.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Fayyaz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Fayyaz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fayyaz 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 96 #27,490
1998 modern 105 #26,822
1999 modern 116 #25,487
2000 modern 139 #22,855
2001 modern 148 #21,664
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 179 #19,416
2004 modern 193 #18,622
2005 modern 208 #17,687
2006 modern 248 #15,820
2007 modern 253 #15,776
2008 modern 268 #15,311
2009 modern 306 #14,218
2010 modern 335 #13,645
2011 modern 311 #14,260
2012 modern 336 #13,376
2013 modern 344 #13,349
2014 modern 361 #12,979
2015 modern 366 #12,717
2016 modern 387 #12,170

Geography

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Where Fayyaz' 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, Bristol, Newham, Oldham and Redbridge. 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 011 Kirklees
2 Bristol 023 Bristol, City of
3 Newham 032 Newham
4 Oldham 035 Oldham
5 Redbridge 030 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fayyaz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fayyaz

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

Fayyaz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Fayyaz

The surname FAYYAZ is of Arabic origin and dates back to the early centuries of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "fayda," which means "overflow" or "abundance," and the suffix "-az," which denotes a profession or characteristic. Therefore, FAYYAZ likely referred to someone who possessed an abundance of wealth, knowledge, or generosity.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname FAYYAZ can be found in historical records from the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic was the predominant language. The name was particularly prevalent among scholarly and literary circles, as well as among affluent merchants and landowners.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname FAYYAZ was Abu al-Fayyaz al-Razi, a renowned Persian philosopher and physician who lived in the 9th century CE. His works on medicine and philosophy were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another notable figure was Fayyaz al-Din al-Razi, a 12th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and optics. His treatise on the construction and use of the astrolabe, a historical astronomical instrument, was highly regarded.

In the 13th century, the Fayyaz family rose to prominence in the city of Mosul, located in present-day Iraq. They were known for their patronage of the arts and literature, and several members of the family were respected poets and scholars.

During the Ottoman Empire, the surname FAYYAZ was associated with high-ranking officials and military commanders. One such individual was Fayyaz Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of various provinces and played a significant role in the conquest of Yemen.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname FAYYAZ was adopted by individuals who traced their ancestry back to Arab settlers and traders. One notable bearer of the name was Mirza Fayyaz Ali Baig Khan, a 19th-century Muslim scholar and writer from Lucknow, India, who authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

While the surname FAYYAZ has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse and far-reaching influence of the Arabic language and Islamic civilization.

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FAQ

Fayyaz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Fayyaz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 387 in 2016. That gives Fayyaz a modern rank of #12,170.

What does the Fayyaz surname mean?

A surname indicating generosity or benevolence.

What does the Fayyaz map show?

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