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UK surname

Kausar

A surname possibly derived from the Arabic word "Kauthar" referring to an abundant source of honor or glory.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kausar is 3,178 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

3,178

2016, ranked #2,140

Peak year

2016

3,178 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,178 in 2016, ranked #2,140.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kausar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kausar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kausar 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 1,011 #5,446
1998 modern 1,147 #5,071
1999 modern 1,282 #4,654
2000 modern 1,387 #4,323
2001 modern 1,395 #4,233
2002 modern 1,621 #3,799
2003 modern 1,714 #3,557
2004 modern 1,885 #3,258
2005 modern 2,065 #2,991
2006 modern 2,285 #2,734
2007 modern 2,457 #2,604
2008 modern 2,564 #2,527
2009 modern 2,692 #2,470
2010 modern 2,799 #2,448
2011 modern 2,948 #2,313
2012 modern 3,058 #2,187
2013 modern 3,120 #2,182
2014 modern 3,150 #2,178
2015 modern 3,139 #2,163
2016 modern 3,178 #2,140

Geography

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Where Kausars 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 Bradford and Pendle. 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 Bradford 033 Bradford
2 Bradford 042 Bradford
3 Bradford 044 Bradford
4 Pendle 013 Pendle
5 Pendle 011 Pendle

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kausar

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kausar

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

Kausar 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

Kausar 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 Kausar 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 Kausar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kausar

The surname Kausar originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kawthar," which translates to "abundance" or "plenty." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who possessed wealth or lived in prosperous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kausar can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The word "kawthar" appears in the 108th chapter, which is titled "Al-Kawthar." This chapter is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century AD, indicating the antiquity of the name's origins.

The surname Kausar gained prominence during the Islamic Golden Age, a period spanning from the 8th to the 13th centuries AD. During this time, many scholars, scientists, and intellectuals with the surname Kausar made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. One notable figure from this era was Abu'l-Wafa al-Kausar (940-998 AD), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who made advancements in the study of spherical trigonometry.

In the following centuries, the name Kausar continued to be prevalent in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Historical records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories from the 14th to the early 20th centuries, mention individuals bearing the surname Kausar. One such individual was Mustafa Kausar (1680-1748), a prominent Ottoman calligrapher and poet who lived during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III.

The name Kausar also found its way into regions influenced by Islamic culture and trade routes. In South Asia, particularly in areas like modern-day Pakistan and India, the surname Kausar can be traced back to the 16th century, when Muslim rulers and scholars from the Middle East and Central Asia migrated to the subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Mir Kausar (1530-1605), a renowned Sufi poet and scholar from Delhi, whose works were widely celebrated in the Mughal court.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kawsar, Kauther, and Kawthar, reflecting local linguistic adaptations. Additionally, the surname Kausar has been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Kausar located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, and the Kausar River, a tributary of the Indus River in the same region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kausar, including Mirza Kausar Ali Khan (1792-1865), a prominent Indian-Muslim philosopher and scholar from Lucknow; Ghulam Mustafa Kausar (1870-1934), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Punjab; and Mohammad Kausar Niazi (1912-1994), a highly celebrated Pakistani novelist and playwright.

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FAQ

Kausar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kausar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,178 in 2016. That gives Kausar a modern rank of #2,140.

What does the Kausar surname mean?

A surname possibly derived from the Arabic word "Kauthar" referring to an abundant source of honor or glory.

What does the Kausar map show?

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