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UK surname

Hakeem

An Arabic surname meaning wise or learned person.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Halfway, Hallside and Drumsagard, Reading and Daventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hakeem is 184 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2014

184 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hakeem surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hakeem surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hakeem 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
1997 modern 90 #28,360
1998 modern 90 #28,920
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 118 #25,317
2005 modern 140 #22,774
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 146 #22,596
2008 modern 148 #22,627
2009 modern 159 #22,072
2010 modern 172 #21,404
2011 modern 173 #21,172
2012 modern 173 #21,135
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 184 #20,809
2015 modern 180 #20,997
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Hakeems 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 Halfway, Hallside and Drumsagard, Reading, Daventry, Redditch and Burgh, Eastfield and Silverbank. 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 Halfway, Hallside and Drumsagard South Lanarkshire
2 Reading 013 Reading
3 Daventry 007 Daventry
4 Redditch 012 Redditch
5 Burgh, Eastfield and Silverbank South Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hakeem

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hakeem surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hakeem

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hakeem 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

Hakeem 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hakeem 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Hakeem

The surname HAKEEM has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'hakeem', which means 'wise', 'learned', or 'philosopher'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions that now comprise modern-day Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other parts of the Arab world.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HAKEEM can be traced back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. This period witnessed a flourishing of Arabic literature, science, and philosophy, and it is likely that individuals who excelled in these fields were bestowed with the honorific title of 'hakeem'.

One of the earliest and most notable figures bearing the surname HAKEEM was Abu Bakr al-Razi (854-925 CE), a Persian polymath and philosopher who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, alchemy, and philosophy. His works, such as the "Kitab al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book), were widely studied and influenced generations of scholars.

Another prominent individual with the surname HAKEEM was Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE), also known as Avicenna in the West. He was a Persian polymath, physician, and philosopher who wrote extensively on various subjects, including medicine, astronomy, and metaphysics. His seminal work, "The Canon of Medicine", remained a standard medical text in Europe and the Islamic world for centuries.

In the 12th century, the renowned mathematician and astronomer Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274 CE) made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and the development of observatories. His work on planetary models and his treatise on astronomy, "Zij-i Ilkhani", were highly influential in the scientific community of his time.

During the 14th century, the theologian and philosopher Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 CE) gained renown for his groundbreaking work, "The Muqaddimah", which is considered a pioneering work in the fields of sociology, historiography, and economics. His insights and theories on the rise and fall of civilizations have had a lasting impact on various disciplines.

The surname HAKEEM continued to be associated with scholarly and intellectual pursuits throughout the centuries, with many notable figures bearing this name contributing to various fields of knowledge and philosophy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hakeem surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hakeem surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Hakeem a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Hakeem surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning wise or learned person.

What does the Hakeem map show?

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