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UK surname

Majeed

An Arabic surname meaning "illustrious" or "glorious".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Majeed is 1,474 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,474

2016, ranked #4,178

Peak year

2016

1,474 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,474 in 2016, ranked #4,178.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Majeed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Majeed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Majeed 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 417 #10,674
1998 modern 492 #9,715
1999 modern 535 #9,175
2000 modern 606 #8,374
2001 modern 626 #8,019
2002 modern 724 #7,318
2003 modern 778 #6,815
2004 modern 828 #6,485
2005 modern 904 #6,009
2006 modern 970 #5,690
2007 modern 1,067 #5,313
2008 modern 1,139 #5,068
2009 modern 1,239 #4,815
2010 modern 1,320 #4,638
2011 modern 1,323 #4,569
2012 modern 1,363 #4,397
2013 modern 1,406 #4,354
2014 modern 1,444 #4,296
2015 modern 1,459 #4,233
2016 modern 1,474 #4,178

Geography

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Where Majeeds 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 Manchester, Bradford, Dudley and Rochdale. 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 Manchester 027 Manchester
2 Bradford 007 Bradford
3 Dudley 032 Dudley
4 Rochdale 012 Rochdale
5 Rochdale 015 Rochdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Majeed

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

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Majeed is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Majeed 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

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

Meaning and origin of Majeed

The surname MAJEED has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic era. The name is derived from the Arabic word "majid," which means "glorious" or "honorable." It is a variation of the word "majd," which is an Arabic term used to describe glory, grandeur, and majesty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MAJEED can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and records dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. During this period, the name was commonly used by individuals residing in regions that are now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran.

In the 11th century, the name MAJEED appeared in various historical documents and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Central Asia. One notable individual bearing this surname was Al-Majeed Al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 11th century (1020 - 1092).

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the MAJEED surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and South Asia. In the 13th century, there are records of individuals with the surname MAJEED residing in regions that are now part of modern-day Turkey and India.

One of the earliest known individuals with the MAJEED surname was Shaikh Majeed al-Din, a prominent Sufi scholar and mystic who lived in the city of Lahore, which is now part of Pakistan, during the 13th century (1210 - 1285). His teachings and writings greatly influenced the spread of Sufism in the region.

Another notable figure was Abu'l-Majeed Sanjaari, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century (1330 - 1391). His works, which focused on spiritual and mystical themes, were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 16th century, the MAJEED surname gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, with several individuals holding important positions in the imperial court and bureaucracy. One such individual was Mehmed Majeed Efendi, a high-ranking Ottoman official and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1595 to 1597.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the MAJEED surname gradually spread to other regions, including parts of Europe and the Americas. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Middle East and the Islamic world, where it has been associated with honor, glory, and scholarly pursuits for centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Majeed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Majeed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,474 in 2016. That gives Majeed a modern rank of #4,178.

What does the Majeed surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "illustrious" or "glorious".

What does the Majeed map show?

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