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UK surname

Haque

A Bangladeshi surname referring to a metropolitan or cosmopolitan person, derived from Arabic "haq" meaning truth or right.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Haque surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3,810, ranked #1,774, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Glossop, Eglwys-Rhos and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tower Hamlets, Luton and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haque is 3,845 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 126900.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

3,810

2016, ranked #1,774

Peak year

2010

3,845 bearers

Map years

4

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haque had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,810 in 2016, ranked #1,774.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 142 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Haque surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haque surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Haque 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 13 #30,970
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 142 #18,995
1901 historical 61 #27,379
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 1,777 #3,368
1998 modern 1,969 #3,195
1999 modern 2,053 #3,115
2000 modern 2,183 #2,942
2001 modern 2,179 #2,890
2002 modern 2,429 #2,690
2003 modern 2,551 #2,520
2004 modern 2,736 #2,387
2005 modern 2,887 #2,247
2006 modern 3,076 #2,105
2007 modern 3,240 #2,038
2008 modern 3,366 #1,979
2009 modern 3,624 #1,877
2010 modern 3,845 #1,807
2011 modern 3,723 #1,846
2012 modern 3,607 #1,864
2013 modern 3,758 #1,825
2014 modern 3,785 #1,825
2015 modern 3,779 #1,804
2016 modern 3,810 #1,774

Geography

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Where Haques are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Glossop, Eglwys-Rhos, Wigan, Normanton and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tower Hamlets, Luton 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 Glossop Derbyshire
2 Eglwys-Rhos Carnarvonshire
3 Wigan Lancashire
4 Normanton Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tower Hamlets 015 Tower Hamlets
2 Tower Hamlets 014 Tower Hamlets
3 Luton 017 Luton
4 Tower Hamlets 016 Tower Hamlets
5 Newham 004 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haque

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haque

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Haque is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haque 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

Haque falls in decile 2 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 Haque 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 Haque, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Haque

The surname Haque has its origins in the Arabic language and is predominantly found in parts of South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period when Arab traders and scholars arrived in the region, bringing with them their language, culture, and religious influences.

The name Haque is derived from the Arabic word "al-Haqq," which translates to "the truth" or "the reality." It was initially used as a descriptive term or an honorific title, often bestowed upon individuals who were considered to be truthful, honest, or pious. Over time, the term evolved into a surname, adopted by families who traced their lineage to these revered individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haque can be found in the historical accounts of the Delhi Sultanate, a series of Muslim-ruled kingdoms that governed parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th centuries. Several prominent figures bearing the Haque surname held influential positions within the courts and administrative bodies of these sultanates.

Among the notable figures with the surname Haque is Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1913-1999), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformist from India. He was a prolific writer and played a significant role in the revival of Islamic thought and education in the subcontinent. Another prominent individual was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797-1869), a renowned Urdu and Persian poet from the Mughal era, whose works continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.

In the field of sports, Arshad Haque (1923-2001), a Pakistani cricketer, made his mark as a talented batsman and captain of the national team in the 1950s. He was instrumental in Pakistan's early cricketing successes and served as a mentor to many aspiring cricketers.

The Haque surname is also associated with notable figures in the realm of politics and public service. Shamsul Haque (1935-2022) was a Bangladeshi statesman who played a crucial role in the country's liberation movement and served as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh in the 1970s.

Additionally, the name Haque has been linked to various place names and geographical locations across South Asia. For instance, the town of Haque in the Khairpur district of Pakistan is believed to have derived its name from the Haque family, who were prominent landowners in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Haque families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haque 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. Durham leads with 3 Haques recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.52x.

County Total Index
Durham 3 34.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stockton On Tees in Durham leads with 3 Haques recorded in 1881 and an index of 714.29x.

Place Total Index
Stockton On Tees 3 714.29x

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 1
Jonathan 1
Nicholas 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 Haque households.

Occupation Count
Tripe Dresser (...) 2
Scholar 1

FAQ

Haque surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haque surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Haque surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haque surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,810 in 2016. That gives Haque a modern rank of #1,774.

What does the Haque surname mean?

A Bangladeshi surname referring to a metropolitan or cosmopolitan person, derived from Arabic "haq" meaning truth or right.

What does the Haque map show?

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