UK surname

Masri

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "from Egypt" or "the Egyptian".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Masri is 128 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2016

128 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Masri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Masri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Masri 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	70	#30,968
1999	modern	75	#30,661
2000	modern	77	#30,486
2001	modern	75	#30,481
2002	modern	83	#30,070
2003	modern	88	#29,506
2004	modern	87	#29,897
2005	modern	85	#30,219
2006	modern	90	#29,893
2007	modern	95	#29,493
2008	modern	99	#29,181
2009	modern	100	#29,597
2010	modern	113	#28,162
2011	modern	111	#28,294
2012	modern	111	#28,332
2013	modern	113	#28,502
2014	modern	118	#27,961
2015	modern	125	#26,808
2016	modern	128	#26,401

Geography

Where Masris 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, Wigan, Charnwood and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 021	Camden
2	Wigan 030	Wigan
3	Charnwood 003	Charnwood
4	Charnwood 010	Charnwood
5	Kensington and Chelsea 014	Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

First names often paired with Masri

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Ramune Elaine Maria Ruth Nicole Arti Nadia Rebecca Hiba Ilona

Recent male names

Mohamad George Mazen Alexander Joseph Jack Al Adam James Alfred

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Masri

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Masri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Masri 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Masri is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Masri 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

Masri falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Masri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Masri, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Masri

The surname MASRI has its roots in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle East, specifically Egypt and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era.

The name MASRI is derived from the Arabic word "Misr," which means Egypt or the land of the Nile. It was likely adopted as a surname by individuals or families who either hailed from Egypt or had some connection to the region. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 9th century, where it appeared in various historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Abbasid Caliphate.

During the medieval period, the MASRI name was prominently associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals from Egypt and the broader Arab world. One notable figure was Abu al-Hasan al-Masri, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his authorship of several important legal texts.

Another prominent bearer of the MASRI name was Ibn Masri, a 13th-century Arab historian and traveler who chronicled his journeys through various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the time.

In the 14th century, the MASRI name was also associated with a prominent family of scholars and poets from Cairo, Egypt. This family produced several notable figures, including Ibn al-Masri, a renowned poet and literary critic, and Ahmed al-Masri, a scholar of Islamic law and theology.

As the centuries passed, the MASRI name spread beyond the Middle East and found its way into other parts of the world through migration and trade. In the 18th century, for instance, there are records of a merchant named Yusuf MASRI who established a successful trading company in India, contributing to the economic and cultural exchange between the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

Historically, the MASRI name has also been associated with various place names and spellings. For example, in some regions, it was sometimes spelled as "MASRY" or "MASARI," reflecting regional linguistic variations. Additionally, the name has been linked to certain place names in Egypt, such as "Masri al-Qadima" (Ancient Cairo) and "Masri al-Jadida" (New Cairo), further solidifying its connection to the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Masri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Masri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Masri a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Masri surname mean?