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UK surname

Hameed

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "praised" or "commendable".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hameed is 1,497 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,497

2016, ranked #4,134

Peak year

2016

1,497 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,497 in 2016, ranked #4,134.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hameed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hameed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hameed 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 9 #32,724
1997 modern 553 #8,617
1998 modern 609 #8,299
1999 modern 651 #7,931
2000 modern 688 #7,592
2001 modern 685 #7,485
2002 modern 806 #6,737
2003 modern 854 #6,323
2004 modern 901 #6,084
2005 modern 958 #5,745
2006 modern 1,101 #5,142
2007 modern 1,191 #4,839
2008 modern 1,220 #4,782
2009 modern 1,333 #4,509
2010 modern 1,447 #4,300
2011 modern 1,440 #4,276
2012 modern 1,370 #4,383
2013 modern 1,472 #4,213
2014 modern 1,481 #4,211
2015 modern 1,494 #4,154
2016 modern 1,497 #4,134

Geography

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Where Hameeds 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 Sandwell, Manchester, Wycombe and Burnley. 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 Sandwell 021 Sandwell
2 Manchester 008 Manchester
3 Wycombe 013 Wycombe
4 Burnley 003 Burnley
5 Manchester 027 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hameed

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

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

Hameed 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

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

Meaning and origin of Hameed

The surname HAMEED has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Hamid," which means "praiseworthy" or "laudable."

The earliest known record of the surname HAMEED dates back to the 7th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Islamic Golden Age. During this period, the name was associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals who made significant contributions to the fields of science, literature, and philosophy.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname HAMEED was Al-Hameed al-Tusi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1201 to 1274 CE. He was known for his work on the theory of parallel lines and his contributions to the development of trigonometry.

Another prominent individual with the surname HAMEED was Hameed al-Din al-Ghazali, a highly influential Islamic philosopher and theologian who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. He is widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy, and his works had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of literature, the name HAMEED is associated with Hameed al-Din al-Isfahani, a prominent Persian poet and literary critic who lived during the 13th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to the development of Persian poetry and his influential works on literary theory and criticism.

The surname HAMEED also has connections to various place names and geographical locations in the Middle East. For instance, the town of Hameediyah in Iraq is believed to be named after a historical figure bearing the surname HAMEED.

Throughout history, the name HAMEED has been carried by numerous influential individuals, including Hameed al-Zahrawi, a renowned Arab surgeon and scholar of the 10th century, known as the "Father of Modern Surgery." Additionally, Hameed al-Muqaddasi, a famous Arab geographer and travel writer of the 10th century, is also associated with this surname.

The surname HAMEED has a rich historical legacy, spanning various fields and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and the medieval period, when it was closely associated with intellectual and cultural achievements in the Islamic world.

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FAQ

Hameed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hameed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,497 in 2016. That gives Hameed a modern rank of #4,134.

What does the Hameed surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "praised" or "commendable".

What does the Hameed map show?

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