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UK surname

Kazi

An occupational surname referring to a judge, magistrate or official.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham, Bolton and Kirklees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kazi is 1,050 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,050

2016, ranked #5,548

Peak year

2016

1,050 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,050 in 2016, ranked #5,548.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kazi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kazi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kazi 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 527 #8,948
1998 modern 556 #8,853
1999 modern 579 #8,642
2000 modern 598 #8,447
2001 modern 622 #8,062
2002 modern 654 #7,907
2003 modern 685 #7,516
2004 modern 712 #7,293
2005 modern 731 #7,091
2006 modern 780 #6,764
2007 modern 817 #6,578
2008 modern 841 #6,484
2009 modern 894 #6,305
2010 modern 949 #6,129
2011 modern 952 #6,067
2012 modern 942 #6,026
2013 modern 964 #6,005
2014 modern 998 #5,867
2015 modern 1,013 #5,749
2016 modern 1,050 #5,548

Geography

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Where Kazis 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 Birmingham, Bolton, Kirklees and Leicester. 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 Birmingham 033 Birmingham
2 Birmingham 035 Birmingham
3 Bolton 025 Bolton
4 Kirklees 013 Kirklees
5 Leicester 017 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kazi

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

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

Kazi 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

Kazi falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Kazi

The surname KAZI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura. The name can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier.

KAZI is derived from the Arabic word "qazi," which means a judge or a magistrate. It was a title bestowed upon Islamic legal scholars and judges who presided over religious and civil matters in the region. Over time, the title became a hereditary surname for the descendants of these judicial officials.

In the historical records of Bengal, the name KAZI appears frequently, particularly in documents related to land ownership and administration. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of Sufi saints and Islamic scholars from the region, who often mentioned KAZI families in their works.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAZI is in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative manual written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The book mentions several KAZI families who held influential positions in the judicial system of the Mughal Empire.

In the 17th century, the KAZI surname was also prominent in the court records of the Nawabs of Bengal, who were the regional rulers under the Mughal Empire. Notable individuals with the KAZI surname from this period include Qazi Nur Muhammad (1618-1679), a renowned Islamic scholar and judge who served as the Chief Qazi of Bengal during the reign of Aurangzeb.

Another notable KAZI figure was Qazi Abdul Karim (1633-1711), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who wrote several treatises on Islamic law and was appointed as the Chief Qazi of Bengal by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

In the 18th century, the KAZI surname was associated with the Muslim gentry and landed aristocracy of Bengal. One prominent example is Qazi Fazl-e-Karim (1724-1794), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who established several educational institutions and mosques in the region.

During the British colonial period in India, the KAZI surname continued to be associated with the Muslim landed elite and judicial officials. One notable figure was Sir Abdur Rahman Kazi (1855-1927), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the first Indian Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

Throughout its history, the KAZI surname has been closely linked to the Islamic legal and judicial traditions of Bengal, reflecting the significant role played by these families in shaping the region's socio-cultural and legal landscape over several centuries.

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FAQ

Kazi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kazi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,050 in 2016. That gives Kazi a modern rank of #5,548.

What does the Kazi surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a judge, magistrate or official.

What does the Kazi map show?

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