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UK surname

Kadhim

An Arabic surname meaning "servant" or "one who serves".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Camden and Elmbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kadhim is 128 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2016

128 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kadhim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kadhim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kadhim 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 29 #34,795
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 60 #32,388
2003 modern 59 #32,530
2004 modern 64 #32,286
2005 modern 66 #32,303
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 119 #27,250
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 121 #27,255
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Kadhims 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 Southwark, Camden, Elmbridge and Westminster. 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 Southwark 025 Southwark
2 Camden 020 Camden
3 Elmbridge 009 Elmbridge
4 Elmbridge 015 Elmbridge
5 Westminster 014 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kadhim

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kadhim surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kadhim household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Kadhim 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

Kadhim 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

Kadhim falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Kadhim

The surname KADHIM has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "Kadhim," which means "forbearing" or "one who suppresses anger." The name is often associated with the seventh Imam of Shia Islam, Musa al-Kadhim, who was known for his patience and forbearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KADHIM can be traced back to the medieval Islamic world, where it was commonly used by families and individuals who revered or claimed descent from Imam Musa al-Kadhim. The name has been documented in various historical manuscripts and records, particularly those related to Islamic scholarship and religious literature.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname KADHIM was Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Ali al-Kadhim, who lived in the 8th century CE and was a prominent scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith (prophetic traditions). Another notable figure was Ahmad ibn Isa al-Kadhim, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and author from Baghdad.

During the Ottoman Empire period, the surname KADHIM was prevalent among families and individuals residing in regions that are now part of modern-day Iraq, Iran, and Syria. It was particularly common in cities like Baghdad, Najaf, and Karbala, which were important centers of Shia Islamic learning and culture.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname KADHIM. One such figure was Muhammad Kadhim Khurasani, a 19th-century Iranian Shia scholar and jurist who played a significant role in the constitutional revolution of Iran. Another was Mirza Muhammad Kadhim, a 19th-century Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Persia (now Iran) from 1909 to 1910.

In the 20th century, the KADHIM surname gained prominence with individuals like Muhsin al-Kadhimi, an Iraqi politician and the current Prime Minister of Iraq since 2020. Additionally, Ali Kadhim, an Iraqi footballer who played for the national team in the 1980s and 1990s, and Hamza al-Kadhimi, an Iraqi poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature, have also carried this surname.

It is worth noting that the surname KADHIM has also been adopted by families and individuals outside the Middle East, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those with historical ties to the Islamic world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kadhim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kadhim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Kadhim a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Kadhim surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "servant" or "one who serves".

What does the Kadhim map show?

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