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UK surname

Khalique

An Arabic honorific surname meaning "creator" or "originator".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khalique is 618 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

541

2016, ranked #9,407

Peak year

2010

618 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 541 in 2016, ranked #9,407.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Khalique surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khalique surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khalique 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 403 #10,955
1998 modern 446 #10,469
1999 modern 462 #10,249
2000 modern 446 #10,516
2001 modern 452 #10,192
2002 modern 461 #10,228
2003 modern 463 #10,026
2004 modern 472 #9,926
2005 modern 504 #9,393
2006 modern 520 #9,208
2007 modern 557 #8,813
2008 modern 578 #8,650
2009 modern 591 #8,691
2010 modern 618 #8,587
2011 modern 591 #8,793
2012 modern 522 #9,575
2013 modern 549 #9,352
2014 modern 547 #9,426
2015 modern 544 #9,406
2016 modern 541 #9,407

Geography

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Where Khaliques 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 Camden, Burnley, Tower Hamlets and Manchester. 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 Camden 026 Camden
2 Burnley 003 Burnley
3 Tower Hamlets 021 Tower Hamlets
4 Tower Hamlets 007 Tower Hamlets
5 Manchester 027 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khalique

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Khalique

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Khalique is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

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

Khalique 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

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

Meaning and origin of Khalique

The surname Khalique has its origins in the Middle East, believed to have emerged during the 7th century CE in the region now known as Iraq. It is derived from the Arabic word "khaliqa," which means "creator" or "maker," and was likely initially used as a descriptive name or occupational surname for artisans or craftsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Khalique surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, where a prominent scholar and philosopher named Abu Bakr al-Khalique (born around 780 CE) is mentioned for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

During the medieval period, the Khalique name spread across the Middle East and parts of the Islamic world, including regions of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia. In the 11th century, a renowned poet and mystic named Attar al-Khalique (1145-1221 CE) was born in the city of Nishapur, which was then part of the Persian Empire.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the Khalique surname also found its way to the Indian subcontinent. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mir Khalique Khan (1525-1590) served as a military commander and nobleman under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Another prominent individual with the Khalique surname was Abd al-Khalique (1670-1738), a Persian scholar and historian who authored several influential works on the history of the Safavid dynasty in Iran.

During the 19th century, a renowned Indian scholar and linguist named Syed Ahmed Khan Khalique (1817-1898) played a pivotal role in the educational and social reform movements of the time, advocating for the modernization of traditional Islamic education.

While the Khalique surname has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region, reflecting the diverse and dynamic histories of the people who have carried this surname through the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khalique surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khalique surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 541 in 2016. That gives Khalique a modern rank of #9,407.

What does the Khalique surname mean?

An Arabic honorific surname meaning "creator" or "originator".

What does the Khalique map show?

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