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UK surname

Hammad

An Arabic surname meaning "praiseworthy" or "praised one".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hammad is 210 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

210

2016, ranked #18,965

Peak year

2016

210 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 210 in 2016, ranked #18,965.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 63 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hammad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hammad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hammad 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
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 63 #25,901
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 48 #33,111
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 49 #33,187
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 60 #32,388
2003 modern 78 #30,654
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 114 #26,120
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 148 #23,141
2010 modern 159 #22,577
2011 modern 168 #21,563
2012 modern 190 #19,864
2013 modern 200 #19,524
2014 modern 207 #19,259
2015 modern 205 #19,269
2016 modern 210 #18,965

Geography

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Where Hammads 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 Hounslow, Merton, Manchester, Waltham Forest and Exeter. 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 Hounslow 016 Hounslow
2 Merton 014 Merton
3 Manchester 027 Manchester
4 Waltham Forest 019 Waltham Forest
5 Exeter 001 Exeter

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hammad

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

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

Hammad 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

Hammad falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Hammad

The surname HAMMAD has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is derived from the Arabic root "H-M-D," which means "to praise" or "to laud." The name is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive byname or nickname for someone who was highly regarded for their praiseworthy qualities or deeds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HAMMAD can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in historical manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Hummad" or "Hamad," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 10th century CE, the name HAMMAD gained prominence with the rise of the Hamdanid dynasty, a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of northern Mesopotamia and Syria. The dynasty was founded by Hamdan ibn Hamdun, who hailed from the town of Mosul in modern-day Iraq. Several members of this dynasty bore the surname HAMMAD, including Sayf al-Dawla (915-967 CE), a renowned military leader and patron of arts and literature.

Throughout the medieval period, the HAMMAD surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across the Middle East and North Africa. One notable example is the Moroccan scholar and traveler Ibn Battuta (1304-1368 CE), who mentioned individuals with the surname HAMMAD in his famous travelogue "Rihla" (The Travels).

In the 16th century, the HAMMAD surname was associated with the Banu Hammad, a Berber dynasty that ruled parts of modern-day Algeria and Morocco. The founder of this dynasty, Hammad ibn Buluggin (c. 940-1028 CE), was a powerful ruler and military leader who established his capital in the city of Qalat Banu Hammad (present-day M'Sila, Algeria).

Other notable individuals with the surname HAMMAD throughout history include:

1. Umar ibn Hafs al-Hammad (d. 834 CE), a renowned Muslim scholar and hadith transmitter from Baghdad. 2. Abu Bakr al-Hammad (d. 908 CE), a prominent Islamic jurist and legal scholar from Basra. 3. Ibn Hammad (1031-1095 CE), a Moroccan scholar and historian who wrote about the Almoravid dynasty. 4. Hammad al-Rawiya (d. 1187 CE), a famous Arab poet and storyteller from Baghdad. 5. Hammad al-Najjar (1858-1923), a Syrian scholar and reformer who advocated for women's education and social reforms.

While the surname HAMMAD has its roots in the Middle East and the Arabic language, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to hold significance in many Arab and Muslim communities, often associated with a legacy of scholarship, leadership, and cultural contributions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hammad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hammad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 210 in 2016. That gives Hammad a modern rank of #18,965.

What does the Hammad surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "praiseworthy" or "praised one".

What does the Hammad map show?

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