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UK surname

Haidari

A surname of Arabic origin denoting someone from the city of Haidari or Haidarabad.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Richmond upon Thames, Coventry and Wolverhampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haidari is 179 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

179

2016, ranked #21,086

Peak year

2016

179 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 179 in 2016, ranked #21,086.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Haidari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haidari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haidari 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 29 #34,948
1999 modern 24 #35,514
2000 modern 28 #35,080
2001 modern 29 #34,839
2002 modern 28 #35,139
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 41 #34,306
2005 modern 45 #34,160
2006 modern 60 #33,235
2007 modern 68 #32,760
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 106 #29,305
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 143 #24,019
2013 modern 155 #23,108
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 173 #21,542
2016 modern 179 #21,086

Geography

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Where Haidaris 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 Richmond upon Thames, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Brent and Southwark. 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 Richmond upon Thames 020 Richmond upon Thames
2 Coventry 015 Coventry
3 Wolverhampton 016 Wolverhampton
4 Brent 028 Brent
5 Southwark 018 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haidari

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Haidari, 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 Haidari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Haidari 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, Haidari 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

Haidari 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

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

Meaning and origin of Haidari

The surname HAIDARI is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, specifically in countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and parts of Central Asia. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "Haidari," which is derived from the name "Haidar," a title given to Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.

The earliest recorded instances of the HAIDARI surname can be found in historical texts and manuscripts from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. The name was commonly associated with individuals who were followers or descendants of Ali ibn Abi Talib, and it became a patronymic surname in many parts of the Islamic world.

In Afghanistan, the HAIDARI surname is particularly prevalent among the Hazara ethnic group, who have historically lived in the central and northern regions of the country. The name is also found among certain tribes and communities in Iran, such as the Qashqai nomads and the people of Khorasan province.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the HAIDARI surname was Mir Sayyid Ali Haidari, a 15th-century Sufi scholar and poet from Herat, Afghanistan. His works, including the epic poem "Rawzat al-Shuhada" (Garden of Martyrs), are still widely studied and celebrated in the region.

Another prominent individual with the HAIDARI surname was Muhammad Husayn Haidari, a 19th-century Afghan scholar and author who wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. His book "Al-Fawa'id al-Madaniyyah" (The Civil Benefits) is considered a seminal work on Islamic law.

In more recent history, Abdul Hakim Haidari was a renowned Afghan calligrapher and artist who lived from 1904 to 1988. His intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and public buildings throughout Afghanistan and are highly regarded in the Islamic art world.

The HAIDARI surname has also been associated with places and geographical locations. For instance, Haidari Bagh is a historic town in the Ghor province of Afghanistan, known for its beautiful gardens and ancient ruins.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Nasrin Haidari, a contemporary Afghan author and activist who has gained recognition for her literary works and advocacy for women's rights and education. Born in 1986, she is a prominent figure in the Afghan literary and cultural landscape.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Haidari surname: questions and answers

How common is the Haidari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 179 in 2016. That gives Haidari a modern rank of #21,086.

What does the Haidari surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin denoting someone from the city of Haidari or Haidarabad.

What does the Haidari map show?

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