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UK surname

Hadi

An Arabic surname meaning guide or leader.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Sheffield and Kingston upon Thames.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hadi is 584 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

584

2016, ranked #8,891

Peak year

2016

584 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 584 in 2016, ranked #8,891.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Hadi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hadi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hadi 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 218 #16,704
1998 modern 227 #16,754
1999 modern 242 #16,146
2000 modern 265 #15,143
2001 modern 274 #14,576
2002 modern 311 #13,666
2003 modern 358 #12,208
2004 modern 357 #12,272
2005 modern 382 #11,591
2006 modern 442 #10,388
2007 modern 443 #10,467
2008 modern 463 #10,204
2009 modern 501 #9,843
2010 modern 537 #9,543
2011 modern 517 #9,719
2012 modern 497 #9,902
2013 modern 535 #9,549
2014 modern 550 #9,395
2015 modern 560 #9,171
2016 modern 584 #8,891

Geography

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Where Hadis 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 Brent, Sheffield, Kingston upon Thames and Westminster. 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 Brent 030 Brent
2 Sheffield 039 Sheffield
3 Brent 003 Brent
4 Kingston upon Thames 015 Kingston upon Thames
5 Westminster 009 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hadi

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Hadi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Hadi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hadi is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Hadi 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hadi 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hadi 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hadi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hadi

The surname HADI has its origins in the Middle Eastern and North African regions, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "hadi," which means "guide" or "leader," indicating that the name may have been given to individuals who were respected for their wisdom and guidance within their communities.

The HADI surname can be traced back to various regions within the Arab world, including modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Egypt. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Fatimid Dynasty's records from the 10th century, where a nobleman named Ali ibn HADI is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court.

In the 12th century, a renowned poet and scholar from Persia, Abu'l-Qasim HADI, gained recognition for his contributions to literature and Islamic studies. His works were widely read and studied throughout the region, further solidifying the HADI name's association with intellectual and cultural pursuits.

During the Ottoman Empire's reign, the HADI surname was also found among the ruling elite and military leaders. One notable figure was Mustafa HADI Pasha, who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century.

In more recent history, the HADI name has gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Sadiq al-HADI al-Mahdi was a prominent Sudanese politician and leader of the Ansar religious movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another notable figure was Ahmed HADI, an Iraqi poet and writer who was instrumental in the development of modern Arabic literature in the early 20th century.

The HADI surname has also been linked to several place names throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the town of Hadi in Yemen, as well as the village of Hadi in Algeria, both likely derived their names from individuals bearing the HADI surname who were influential in those regions.

Overall, the HADI surname has a rich history spanning centuries and across multiple countries, reflecting its roots in the Arab world and its association with leadership, intellectual pursuits, and cultural contributions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hadi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hadi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 584 in 2016. That gives Hadi a modern rank of #8,891.

What does the Hadi surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning guide or leader.

What does the Hadi map show?

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