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UK surname

Haider

A surname of Austrian origin, derived from the German word "heide," meaning one who dwells on a heath or moor.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Haider surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,872, ranked #3,401, up from #32,081 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haider is 1,879 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16918.2%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

1,872

2016, ranked #3,401

Peak year

2014

1,879 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haider had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,872 in 2016, ranked #3,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 33 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Haider surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haider surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haider 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 33 #29,814
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 591 #8,235
1998 modern 688 #7,582
1999 modern 757 #7,098
2000 modern 769 #6,971
2001 modern 775 #6,815
2002 modern 922 #6,085
2003 modern 997 #5,607
2004 modern 1,103 #5,170
2005 modern 1,204 #4,745
2006 modern 1,266 #4,552
2007 modern 1,357 #4,338
2008 modern 1,451 #4,136
2009 modern 1,568 #3,948
2010 modern 1,711 #3,734
2011 modern 1,708 #3,683
2012 modern 1,745 #3,560
2013 modern 1,848 #3,455
2014 modern 1,879 #3,431
2015 modern 1,843 #3,465
2016 modern 1,872 #3,401

Geography

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Where Haiders 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 Derby, Manchester, Luton and Rochdale. 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 Derby 018 Derby
2 Manchester 027 Manchester
3 Luton 011 Luton
4 Rochdale 010 Rochdale
5 Manchester 008 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haider

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

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

Haider 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

Haider 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Haider

The surname Haider is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "haidara" which means "lion" or "brave person." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions like modern-day Saudi Arabia and Iraq, during the early Islamic period.

The name is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law and cousin, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was also known as Al-Haidara, meaning "the lion." This connection suggests that the name may have been adopted by some of Ali's descendants or followers as a way to honor him.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haider can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and scholars, such as Ibn Ishaq's "Sirat Rasul Allah" (Biography of the Messenger of God), which dates back to the 8th century AD.

In terms of historical figures bearing the name Haider, one notable example is Haider Ali (1722-1782), a renowned ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. He is renowned for his military prowess and for successfully resisting British colonial expansion during his reign.

Another notable figure is Haider Raza (1922-2016), an influential Indian painter who was a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group and a key figure in the modern Indian art movement. His vibrant and abstract works were heavily influenced by his Indian heritage and explored themes of spirituality and nature.

In the literary world, Haider Khan (1642-1707), also known as Haider Quli Khan, was a renowned poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire. He wrote extensively in Persian and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Urdu literature.

The name Haider has also been associated with various place names, particularly in regions with a strong Muslim influence. For example, Haidara is a town in northern Iraq, and Haidar is a district in the city of Pune, India, named after the historical figure Haider Ali.

It is worth noting that while the surname Haider has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic history, it has since spread to various parts of the world and has been adopted by people of diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or historical connections to the Middle East.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haider families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haider surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 11 Haiders recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.26x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 10.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 7 Haiders recorded in 1881 and an index of 67.37x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 7 67.37x
Hornsey 4 294.12x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haider surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Azsieh 1
Emily 1
Mable 1
Maria 1
Minnie 1
Pauline 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Haider surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Chas.F. 2
G. 1
Otto 1
Sigmund 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Haider households.

FAQ

Haider surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haider surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Haider surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haider surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,872 in 2016. That gives Haider a modern rank of #3,401.

What does the Haider surname mean?

A surname of Austrian origin, derived from the German word "heide," meaning one who dwells on a heath or moor.

What does the Haider map show?

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