UK surname

Haseeb

An Arabic surname meaning pleasant, kind, or friend.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Dudley and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haseeb is 168 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2015

168 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Haseeb surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haseeb surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Haseeb 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	26	#35,135
1998	modern	32	#34,633
1999	modern	26	#35,320
2000	modern	32	#34,705
2001	modern	31	#34,648
2002	modern	37	#34,390
2003	modern	38	#34,361
2004	modern	37	#34,640
2005	modern	44	#34,255
2006	modern	58	#33,433
2007	modern	61	#33,440
2008	modern	78	#32,081
2009	modern	93	#30,682
2010	modern	110	#28,666
2011	modern	120	#26,930
2012	modern	155	#22,762
2013	modern	164	#22,236
2014	modern	161	#22,728
2015	modern	168	#21,971
2016	modern	164	#22,314

Geography

Where Haseebs 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 Bradford, Dudley, Ealing, Hounslow and Rushcliffe. 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	Bradford 039	Bradford
2	Dudley 042	Dudley
3	Ealing 023	Ealing
4	Hounslow 024	Hounslow
5	Rushcliffe 005	Rushcliffe

Forenames

First names often paired with Haseeb

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Farhana Nazish Sara Faiza Sana Farah Tahira Mehjabeen Nazneen Mahnoor

Recent male names

Abdul Mohammed Muhammad Mohammad Khurram Nadeem Hussain Faisal Noman Muhammed

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Haseeb

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

Haseeb 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

Haseeb 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Haseeb

The surname "HASEEB" originates from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East region, particularly in areas that are now part of Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. It is derived from the Arabic word "haseeb," which means "noble" or "well-bred." The name has its roots in the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HASEEB" can be found in historical Arabic manuscripts and texts from the Abbasid Caliphate era, which lasted from the 8th to the 13th century. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals with the name, indicating their noble lineage or distinguished status within the society of that time.

During the medieval period, the name "HASEEB" gained prominence in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in parts of the Iberian Peninsula, which was under Islamic rule for several centuries. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Haseeb, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century, and Ibn Haseeb al-Baghdadi, a prominent poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 10th century.

The name "HASEEB" also appears in historical records and manuscripts from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century. One notable figure was Ahmed Haseeb Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century.

In more recent times, the surname "HASEEB" has been associated with various individuals of notable achievements. For example, Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, an Indian Islamic scholar and author who lived from 1914 to 1999, bore this surname. Another prominent figure was Haseeb Ahsan, a Pakistani actor, writer, and director born in 1943, who made significant contributions to the Pakistani entertainment industry.

It is worth noting that the name "HASEEB" has also been linked to certain place names and locations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the town of Al-Haseeb in modern-day Iraq is believed to have derived its name from the Arabic word "haseeb," potentially indicating a connection to the noble lineage associated with this surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Haseeb surname: questions and answers

How common is the Haseeb surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Haseeb a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Haseeb surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning pleasant, kind, or friend.

What does the Haseeb map show?

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