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UK surname

Haidar

A surname with Arabic origins, meaning lion or brave.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Kensington and Chelsea and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haidar is 220 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

212

2016, ranked #18,843

Peak year

2015

220 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 212 in 2016, ranked #18,843.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Haidar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haidar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haidar 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 5 #33,418
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 74 #30,218
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 111 #26,111
2001 modern 108 #26,184
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 119 #25,026
2004 modern 123 #24,679
2005 modern 129 #23,963
2006 modern 136 #23,378
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 140 #23,511
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 182 #20,662
2011 modern 182 #20,495
2012 modern 185 #20,223
2013 modern 195 #19,857
2014 modern 211 #19,002
2015 modern 220 #18,346
2016 modern 212 #18,843

Geography

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Where Haidars 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 Hackney, Kensington and Chelsea, Birmingham and Kessington West. 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 Hackney 011 Hackney
2 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Birmingham 070 Birmingham
4 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kessington West East Dunbartonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haidar

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Haidar is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haidar 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

Haidar 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Haidar

The surname HAIDAR has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Haidar," which means "lion" or "brave warrior." It is believed to have first emerged in the region during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAIDAR can be found in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory stretching from modern-day Iran to North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. The name was often associated with warriors, rulers, and prominent figures during this period.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Haidar al-Din al-Isfahani, a Persian scholar and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to literature and poetry. Born in Isfahan, Iran, he lived from 1119 to 1201 CE and is considered one of the most influential poets of his time.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname HAIDAR was Haidar Ali Khan, an 18th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. He was born in 1722 and played a significant role in the resistance against British expansionism in the region until his death in 1782.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name HAIDAR was also found among military leaders and government officials. One such figure was Haidar Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century.

In more recent times, Haidar Abdel-Shafi, a prominent Palestinian politician and academic, carried the surname HAIDAR. Born in Gaza in 1919, he was a leading figure in the Palestinian national movement and served as the head of the Palestinian delegation to the Madrid Peace Conference in 1991.

The surname HAIDAR has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the town of Haidar in modern-day Iraq is believed to have derived its name from an individual bearing the surname HAIDAR.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Haidar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Haidar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 212 in 2016. That gives Haidar a modern rank of #18,843.

What does the Haidar surname mean?

A surname with Arabic origins, meaning lion or brave.

What does the Haidar map show?

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