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UK surname

Javid

A surname indicating Persian ancestry or roots.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Calderdale, Walsall and Rochdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Javid is 715 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

715

2016, ranked #7,592

Peak year

2016

715 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 715 in 2016, ranked #7,592.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Javid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Javid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Javid 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 10 #32,589
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 276 #14,290
1998 modern 307 #13,690
1999 modern 348 #12,670
2000 modern 368 #12,130
2001 modern 361 #12,102
2002 modern 410 #11,226
2003 modern 425 #10,765
2004 modern 471 #9,942
2005 modern 498 #9,467
2006 modern 535 #9,007
2007 modern 564 #8,730
2008 modern 590 #8,528
2009 modern 630 #8,271
2010 modern 680 #7,956
2011 modern 691 #7,762
2012 modern 666 #7,912
2013 modern 688 #7,838
2014 modern 707 #7,712
2015 modern 697 #7,736
2016 modern 715 #7,592

Geography

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Where Javids 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 Calderdale, Walsall, Rochdale, Bradford and Stobswell. 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 Calderdale 012 Calderdale
2 Walsall 033 Walsall
3 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
4 Bradford 044 Bradford
5 Stobswell Dundee City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Javid

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Javid

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

Javid 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

Javid 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Javid

The surname Javid has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word "javid," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." The name dates back to the medieval period and was likely given to individuals who were considered wise, learned, or had a profound understanding of spirituality and the eternal nature of existence.

In the 10th century, the name Javid appeared in several Persian manuscripts and historical records, particularly those related to Sufism and Islamic philosophy. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Ahmad Javid, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet who lived in present-day Iran during the 11th century.

The name Javid also has connections to certain place names in the Middle East. For instance, the city of Javid in modern-day Iran may have derived its name from individuals with this surname who settled in the region during the medieval period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Javid. One of the most prominent was Hakim Abul Qasim Javid, a celebrated Persian philosopher and physician who lived in the 11th century. His works on medicine and philosophy had a significant influence on the intellectual landscape of the time.

Another prominent figure was Mahmud Javid, a Persian poet and writer who lived in the 13th century. He is best known for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to the development of the Persian literary tradition.

In the 19th century, Mirza Javid Khan was a prominent Persian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Persia (modern-day Iran) to the court of Napoleon III in France. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic relations between Persia and European nations.

Mawlana Javid Iqbal, born in 1877 and died in 1938, was a renowned philosopher, poet, and politician from British India (now Pakistan). He is widely regarded as the spiritual father of the nation of Pakistan and is celebrated for his influential works on Islamic philosophy and his vision of an independent Muslim state.

Lastly, Sabri Javid, born in 1923 and died in 2013, was a prominent Turkish politician and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1983 to 1989. He played a significant role in implementing economic reforms and modernizing Turkey's economy during his tenure.

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FAQ

Javid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Javid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 715 in 2016. That gives Javid a modern rank of #7,592.

What does the Javid surname mean?

A surname indicating Persian ancestry or roots.

What does the Javid map show?

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