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UK surname

Junaid

An Arabic surname meaning "soldier" or "warrior".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bexley, Cardiff and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Junaid is 355 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

355

2016, ranked #13,020

Peak year

2016

355 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 355 in 2016, ranked #13,020.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Junaid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Junaid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Junaid 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 59 #31,734
1998 modern 65 #31,477
1999 modern 75 #30,661
2000 modern 74 #30,785
2001 modern 71 #30,907
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 130 #23,902
2005 modern 146 #22,146
2006 modern 182 #19,402
2007 modern 210 #17,904
2008 modern 224 #17,337
2009 modern 267 #15,661
2010 modern 287 #15,195
2011 modern 280 #15,310
2012 modern 301 #14,476
2013 modern 324 #13,961
2014 modern 327 #13,976
2015 modern 338 #13,527
2016 modern 355 #13,020

Geography

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Where Junaids 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 Bexley, Cardiff, Redbridge, Newham 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 Bexley 008 Bexley
2 Cardiff 042 Cardiff
3 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
4 Newham 037 Newham
5 Waltham Forest 024 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Junaid

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Junaid

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

Junaid 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

Junaid 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 Junaid 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
Black - African

This describes the area pattern most associated with Junaid, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Junaid

The surname JUNAID has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the Arabic word 'Junayd', which means 'soldier' or 'warrior'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the early days of Islam.

The name JUNAID gained prominence as a surname during the 7th and 8th centuries, when the Arab conquests spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. Many Arab soldiers and warriors took on the name JUNAID as a surname, reflecting their military prowess and association with the Islamic conquest.

One of the earliest known references to the surname JUNAID can be found in the writings of the famous Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th century. He mentions several individuals with the surname JUNAID in his historical chronicles, suggesting that the name was well-established by that time.

During the medieval period, the surname JUNAID was also prevalent in various parts of the Muslim world, including the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), where the Moors had established their rule. Several notable figures from that era bore the surname JUNAID, such as Abu al-Qasim Junaid al-Baghdadi (830-910 AD), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad.

In the 12th century, the surname JUNAID appeared in the writings of the celebrated Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi. He mentioned a certain Junaid al-Baghdadi, who was likely a descendant of the aforementioned Sufi mystic, indicating the enduring presence of the surname in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname JUNAID was Malik Junaid, a 13th-century ruler of the Ghurid Dynasty, who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. His reign was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of the famous Minaret of Jam in present-day Afghanistan.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the surname JUNAID spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia and Southeast Asia. One notable example is the 16th-century Sufi scholar and poet, Shaikh Junaid Baghdadi, who was born in Baghdad but later settled in India, where he contributed to the rich literary and spiritual traditions of the region.

Throughout history, the surname JUNAID has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, mystics, rulers, and warriors, reflecting the multifaceted nature of this name and its deep-rooted cultural significance.

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FAQ

Junaid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Junaid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 355 in 2016. That gives Junaid a modern rank of #13,020.

What does the Junaid surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "soldier" or "warrior".

What does the Junaid map show?

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