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UK surname

Khattak

A Pashtun tribe name traditionally associated with warriors and martial skills.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khattak is 313 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

313

2016, ranked #14,318

Peak year

2016

313 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016, ranked #14,318.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Khattak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khattak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khattak 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 62 #31,412
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 86 #29,484
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 121 #24,939
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 180 #19,526
2007 modern 193 #18,923
2008 modern 219 #17,597
2009 modern 244 #16,706
2010 modern 265 #16,115
2011 modern 262 #16,098
2012 modern 292 #14,770
2013 modern 291 #15,067
2014 modern 305 #14,678
2015 modern 309 #14,430
2016 modern 313 #14,318

Geography

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Where Khattaks 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. 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 070 Birmingham
2 Birmingham 055 Birmingham
3 Birmingham 058 Birmingham
4 Birmingham 063 Birmingham
5 Birmingham 067 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khattak

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

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

Khattak 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

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

Meaning and origin of Khattak

The surname Khattak has its origins in the Pashtun tribes of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. It traces its roots back to the Khattaks, a powerful Pashtun tribe that inhabited the areas around Peshawar, Kohat, and the Khyber Pass region. This name is believed to have derived from the Pashto word "khat," which means "rough" or "harsh," perhaps referring to the rugged terrain or the warrior-like nature of the tribe.

The Khattak tribe has been mentioned in various historical accounts and records dating back to the 16th century. They played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs, often engaging in conflicts with the Mughal Empire and other regional powers. In the 17th century, the Khattak chief, Khush Hal Khan Khattak, gained prominence as a renowned Pashto poet and warrior, renowned for his literary works and military exploits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Khattak can be found in the writings of the Mughal historian, Abul Fazl, who documented the Khattak tribe in his work, "Akbarnama," during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The surname has also been mentioned in various Persian and Afghan manuscripts, further attesting to its historical significance.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Khattak. One such figure was Malik Ahmad Khan Khattak (1540-1620), a powerful chieftain and military commander who played a pivotal role in the region's political landscape during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Another prominent Khattak was Khushal Khan Khattak (1613-1689), a renowned Pashtun warrior-poet and chief of the Khattak tribe, who is revered for his literary contributions and resistance against the Mughal Empire.

In more recent times, notable figures with the surname Khattak include Muhammad Ayub Khan Khattak (1907-1974), a former President and military dictator of Pakistan, and Imran Khan Khattak (born 1952), a former cricketer and the current Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Khattaks have also produced numerous scholars, poets, and political leaders over the centuries, making a significant impact on the cultural and political landscape of the region.

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FAQ

Khattak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khattak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016. That gives Khattak a modern rank of #14,318.

What does the Khattak surname mean?

A Pashtun tribe name traditionally associated with warriors and martial skills.

What does the Khattak map show?

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