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UK surname

Hakimi

A surname of Arabic origin, potentially meaning "wise" or "learned person".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hakimi is 154 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2015

154 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Hakimi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hakimi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hakimi 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 15 #36,409
1998 modern 20 #35,885
1999 modern 22 #35,725
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 26 #35,152
2002 modern 29 #35,030
2003 modern 34 #34,681
2004 modern 42 #34,222
2005 modern 41 #34,478
2006 modern 54 #33,780
2007 modern 62 #33,346
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 81 #32,172
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 140 #24,779
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Hakimis 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, Cherwell, Croydon, Harrow and Newham. 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 016 Richmond upon Thames
2 Cherwell 017 Cherwell
3 Croydon 013 Croydon
4 Harrow 020 Harrow
5 Newham 025 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hakimi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hakimi

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

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Hakimi 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

Hakimi 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

Hakimi 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Hakimi

The surname HAKIMI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hakim," meaning "wise" or "learned." It was initially used as an honorific title bestowed upon scholars, philosophers, and those revered for their knowledge and wisdom.

One of the earliest known references to the name HAKIMI can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian philosopher and polymath, Al-Khwarizmi, who lived between 780 and 850 AD. His works on mathematics, astronomy, and geography were highly influential during the Abbasid Caliphate and beyond.

In the 11th century, the HAKIMI name gained prominence in the region of modern-day Iran and Central Asia. Several prominent figures emerged, including Avicenna (980-1037), a Persian polymath known for his contributions to medicine, philosophy, and logic. His full name, Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abd Allah ibn Sina, bears the honorific title "al-Hakim" (the Wise).

As the Islamic empires expanded, the HAKIMI name spread across the Middle East and North Africa. In the 12th century, the name was associated with the renowned physician and philosopher, Ibn Rushd (1126-1198), also known as Averroes in the West. His philosophical works had a significant impact on medieval European thought.

The HAKIMI surname also found its way into the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal Empire, where it was adopted by families of scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Hakim Ajmal Khan (1663-1749), a prominent physician and founder of the Unani system of medicine in India.

During the Ottoman Empire, the HAKIMI name was associated with various scholars and statesmen. One notable figure was Mustafa Hakimi (1590-1676), an Ottoman historian and geographer who authored several works on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Throughout history, the HAKIMI surname has been associated with individuals of great intellectual prowess, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its connection to the Arabic word "hakim" and the reverence for knowledge has endured.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hakimi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hakimi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Hakimi a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Hakimi surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin, potentially meaning "wise" or "learned person".

What does the Hakimi map show?

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