UK surname

Majid

An Arabic surname meaning glorious or illustrious.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Majid is 3,027 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

2,923

2016, ranked #2,309

Peak year

2011

3,027 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 2,923 in 2016, ranked #2,309.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Majid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Majid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Majid 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
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1911	historical	5	#33,427
1997	modern	1,664	#3,571
1998	modern	1,806	#3,439
1999	modern	1,912	#3,304
2000	modern	1,962	#3,214
2001	modern	1,966	#3,150
2002	modern	2,193	#2,928
2003	modern	2,281	#2,772
2004	modern	2,402	#2,654
2005	modern	2,441	#2,595
2006	modern	2,583	#2,471
2007	modern	2,716	#2,402
2008	modern	2,795	#2,360
2009	modern	2,900	#2,332
2010	modern	3,017	#2,293
2011	modern	3,027	#2,248
2012	modern	2,931	#2,288
2013	modern	2,981	#2,288
2014	modern	2,980	#2,299
2015	modern	2,929	#2,310
2016	modern	2,923	#2,309

Geography

Where Majids 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 Middlesbrough, Bradford and Calderdale. 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	Middlesbrough 001	Middlesbrough
2	Bradford 044	Bradford
3	Bradford 034	Bradford
4	Calderdale 014	Calderdale
5	Bradford 033	Bradford

Forenames

First names often paired with Majid

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Shazia Saima Nadia Nazia Yasmin Shabana Samina Farzana Sadia Sarah

Recent male names

Abdul Mohammed Asif Imran Mohammad Muhammad Tahir Tariq Shahid Ali

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Majid

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

Majid 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

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Majid

The surname Majid is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "majd" which means glory or honor. This name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa.

The earliest known use of the name Majid can be found in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over large parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century AD. During this period, the name Majid was commonly used as a descriptive surname or honorific title, indicating a person of high social status or noble lineage.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Majid was Abu Bakr al-Majid, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his works were widely circulated throughout the Islamic world.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Majid was Al-Majid al-Tusi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy and is considered one of the most influential scholars of his time.

In the 13th century, the name Majid gained prominence in the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant. The Mamluk ruler Al-Malik al-Majid, who reigned from 1290 to 1293 AD, was known for his military prowess and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk army.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 14th to the 20th century, the surname Majid was also widely used. One notable individual from this period was Mehmed Majid Pasha, a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Majid has been associated with various place names and settlements across the Arab world. For example, the town of Majdal in present-day Lebanon and the city of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights both derive their names from the word "majd" and its related forms.

While the surname Majid has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has also been adopted by various ethnic and religious communities across the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and migrations that have shaped the region over centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Majid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Majid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,923 in 2016. That gives Majid a modern rank of #2,309.

What does the Majid surname mean?