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UK surname

Jawad

A surname indicating generosity, liberality, or nobility.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jawad is 569 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

544

2016, ranked #9,364

Peak year

2014

569 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 544 in 2016, ranked #9,364.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jawad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jawad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jawad 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 119 #24,302
1998 modern 146 #22,031
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 192 #18,683
2001 modern 192 #18,388
2002 modern 243 #16,147
2003 modern 262 #15,150
2004 modern 288 #14,254
2005 modern 303 #13,757
2006 modern 350 #12,448
2007 modern 381 #11,798
2008 modern 403 #11,398
2009 modern 449 #10,690
2010 modern 492 #10,178
2011 modern 479 #10,280
2012 modern 529 #9,461
2013 modern 558 #9,223
2014 modern 569 #9,132
2015 modern 552 #9,277
2016 modern 544 #9,364

Geography

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Where Jawads 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 Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Brent and Hambleton. 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 Westminster 015 Westminster
2 Kensington and Chelsea 014 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Brent 003 Brent
4 Brent 009 Brent
5 Hambleton 002 Hambleton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jawad

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Jawad surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jawad household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jawad is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Jawad 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

Jawad falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Jawad

The surname JAWAD is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "jawad," which means "generosity" or "magnanimity." The name likely emerged during the early Islamic era, possibly in the 7th or 8th century.

JAWAD has been historically associated with various regions in the Middle East, including parts of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria, where Arabic was the predominant language. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and genealogical records from that period.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname JAWAD was Abul Hassan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Jawad, who lived from 811 to 835 CE. He was the ninth Imam in the Twelver Shia Islam tradition and is revered for his religious teachings and wisdom.

During the medieval period, the name JAWAD appeared in various historical records and documents from the Islamic world. For instance, it can be found in the writings of renowned scholars and poets, such as Ibn Qutaybah (828-889 CE) and Al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE).

In the modern era, several prominent individuals have carried the surname JAWAD. One notable figure was Fazlollah Nouri Jawad (1876-1958), an Iranian philosopher, scholar, and politician who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran.

Another individual of note was Muhsin Al-Jawad (1899-1982), an Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1965 to 1967. He was instrumental in promoting Arab nationalism and played a crucial role in the country's political landscape.

Additionally, Abd al-Karim Qasim Jawad (1914-1963) was an Iraqi military officer and politician who briefly served as the Prime Minister of Iraq in 1958 after leading a coup d'état that overthrew the monarchy.

In the field of literature, Mustafa Jawad (1905-1986) was a renowned Iraqi poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of modern Arabic literature. His works explored themes of love, social justice, and national identity.

Furthermore, Ghassan Jawad (born 1952) is a contemporary Iraqi author and scholar who has written extensively on the history and culture of Iraq. He has published several books and articles, shedding light on the rich heritage of the region.

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FAQ

Jawad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jawad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 544 in 2016. That gives Jawad a modern rank of #9,364.

What does the Jawad surname mean?

A surname indicating generosity, liberality, or nobility.

What does the Jawad map show?

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