UK surname

Khader

An Arabic surname meaning "the green one" or "evergreen."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Brent and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khader is 116 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2013

116 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Khader surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khader surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Khader 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	1	#34,435
1891	historical	5	#33,939
1911	historical	1	#34,332
1997	modern	26	#35,135
1998	modern	31	#34,740
1999	modern	32	#34,717
2000	modern	34	#34,517
2001	modern	36	#34,171
2002	modern	51	#33,193
2003	modern	49	#33,456
2004	modern	52	#33,418
2005	modern	63	#32,602
2006	modern	66	#32,629
2007	modern	75	#32,079
2008	modern	76	#32,279
2009	modern	90	#31,094
2010	modern	100	#30,225
2011	modern	98	#30,384
2012	modern	105	#29,362
2013	modern	116	#27,992
2014	modern	112	#28,934
2015	modern	108	#29,512
2016	modern	112	#28,844

Geography

Where Khaders 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 Westminster, Brent, Liverpool and Newham. 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	Westminster 004	Westminster
2	Westminster 005	Westminster
3	Brent 025	Brent
4	Liverpool 039	Liverpool
5	Newham 014	Newham

Forenames

First names often paired with Khader

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Tasmyn Amani Donna Nasrin Carol Ilham Zohra Fatima Joyce Nada

Recent male names

Abdul Ali Ahmed Mohammed Murad Mohamed Syed Maher Said Tariq

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Khader

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Khader surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Khader 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Khader is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Khader 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Khader 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khader is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Khader, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Khader

The surname KHADER originates from the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where it first emerged during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "khadir," which means "green" or "verdant," often referring to lush vegetation or fertile lands.

This name was likely adopted by individuals or families who lived in or near areas known for their greenery, such as oases or agricultural regions. In some cases, it may have been used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a verdant area or worked as a gardener or farmer.

Historical records indicate that the name KHADER appeared in various manuscripts and documents from the 12th to the 15th centuries, particularly in regions under Islamic rule. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies) by al-Samani, a renowned Arabic scholar from the 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KHADER was Abu Bakr al-Khader, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in present-day Iraq during the 12th century. Another noteworthy figure was Fatima al-Khader, a renowned poet and literary figure from Andalusia (present-day Spain) in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name KHADER was associated with the town of Al-Khader, located near Bethlehem in present-day Palestine. This town was known for its fertile lands and agricultural production, which may have contributed to the adoption of the surname by local residents.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule in the Middle East and North Africa, the surname KHADER continued to be prominent among Arab populations. One notable figure from this period was Ahmed al-Khader, a celebrated Islamic scholar and judge who lived in Damascus, Syria, in the 16th century.

Another influential individual was Fatima al-Khader, a highly respected Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Morocco, who lived during the 17th century and was renowned for her teachings and writings on Islamic spirituality.

As the centuries passed, the surname KHADER spread across various regions and cultures, carried by individuals and families who migrated or were part of trade and cultural exchanges. Today, it remains a common surname in many Arab and Islamic communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khader surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khader surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Khader a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Khader surname mean?