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UK surname

Jawed

A surname with roots in Arabic meaning "generous" or "open-handed."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jawed is 198 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

198

2016, ranked #19,713

Peak year

2016

198 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 198 in 2016, ranked #19,713.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Jawed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jawed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jawed 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 8 #32,887
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1997 modern 65 #31,141
1998 modern 71 #30,869
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 91 #28,952
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 114 #25,664
2004 modern 128 #24,117
2005 modern 134 #23,406
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 155 #21,726
2008 modern 168 #20,828
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 173 #21,327
2011 modern 172 #21,248
2012 modern 176 #20,915
2013 modern 182 #20,795
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 193 #20,056
2016 modern 198 #19,713

Geography

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Where Jaweds 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Bury, Bradford and Waltham Forest. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 015 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Bury 008 Bury
3 Bradford 038 Bradford
4 Waltham Forest 021 Waltham Forest
5 Bradford 050 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jawed

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jawed

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

Jawed 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

Jawed 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Jawed

The surname Jawed is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "jāwad," which means "generous" or "noble." This surname likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic naming conventions heavily influenced the cultures of the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jawed can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. The name appears in records of notable scholars and intellectuals from that era, suggesting that it was associated with individuals of high social standing or academic achievement.

In the 13th century, the surname Jawed gained prominence in Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia, where it was adopted by influential families and individuals. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Jawad" or "Jauad," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and transliteration.

Throughout the centuries, the Jawed surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Abul Fazl Jawed (1551-1602), a renowned historian and author from the Mughal Empire, best known for his literary work, "Akbarnama." 2. Sayyid Ahmad Jawed (1837-1897), an Indian Muslim scholar and leader of the Faraizi movement, who advocated for religious reforms and education. 3. Jawed Shikiba (1921-2012), an Afghan poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to the Dari language and literature. 4. Jawed Ludin (born 1957), an Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chief of Staff to the President of Afghanistan. 5. Jawed Karim (born 1979), an American computer scientist and co-founder of YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform.

The surname Jawed has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. For example, the city of Jawad in Iran and the town of Jawad in Pakistan are believed to have derived their names from this surname or its variations.

While the surname Jawed has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has spread across various regions and communities, gaining recognition and prominence throughout history.

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FAQ

Jawed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jawed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 198 in 2016. That gives Jawed a modern rank of #19,713.

What does the Jawed surname mean?

A surname with roots in Arabic meaning "generous" or "open-handed."

What does the Jawed map show?

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