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UK surname

Hafeez

A surname meaning "protector" or "guardian" in Arabic.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hafeez is 1,049 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

1,049

2016, ranked #5,555

Peak year

2016

1,049 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,049 in 2016, ranked #5,555.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hafeez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hafeez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hafeez 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 371 #11,645
1998 modern 429 #10,795
1999 modern 465 #10,202
2000 modern 492 #9,749
2001 modern 496 #9,526
2002 modern 554 #8,933
2003 modern 604 #8,283
2004 modern 652 #7,813
2005 modern 696 #7,386
2006 modern 752 #6,972
2007 modern 801 #6,679
2008 modern 846 #6,451
2009 modern 926 #6,117
2010 modern 984 #5,953
2011 modern 982 #5,904
2012 modern 989 #5,791
2013 modern 1,025 #5,712
2014 modern 1,044 #5,658
2015 modern 1,047 #5,589
2016 modern 1,049 #5,555

Geography

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Where Hafeez' 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 Redbridge, Hounslow, Luton and Birmingham. 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 Redbridge 035 Redbridge
2 Hounslow 012 Hounslow
3 Luton 011 Luton
4 Birmingham 139 Birmingham
5 Redbridge 032 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hafeez

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

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

Hafeez 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

Hafeez 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Hafeez

The surname "HAFEEZ" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hafidh", meaning "protector" or "guardian". This surname is predominantly found in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Syria.

The earliest known records of the surname "HAFEEZ" can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who had the responsibility of protecting and safeguarding important religious texts or sacred sites.

During the medieval period, many Islamic scholars and writers with the surname "HAFEEZ" gained prominence for their contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and theology. One notable figure was Abu Bakr al-Hafeez (1010-1064), a renowned scholar and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran).

As the Islamic civilization expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the surname "HAFEEZ" spread to different regions. In the 12th century, the name appeared in historical records from the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt, indicating its presence in that region.

Over the centuries, the surname "HAFEEZ" has been associated with several influential individuals. Ibn Hafeez (1325-1372), a Mamluk-era historian from Cairo, authored a significant work on the history of the Mamluk Sultanate. Another notable figure was Shams al-Din al-Hafeez (1476-1548), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus.

In modern times, the surname "HAFEEZ" has gained recognition through various personalities. One such individual was Mohammad Hafeez (born 1981), a former Pakistani cricketer who represented his national team in all three formats of the game. Another notable bearer of the name was Nizar Hafeez (1945-2003), a Syrian writer and journalist known for his literary works and political commentary.

While the surname "HAFEEZ" has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by individuals from various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, particularly those with connections to the Middle East or North Africa.

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FAQ

Hafeez surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hafeez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,049 in 2016. That gives Hafeez a modern rank of #5,555.

What does the Hafeez surname mean?

A surname meaning "protector" or "guardian" in Arabic.

What does the Hafeez map show?

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