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UK surname

Masud

A surname deriving from Arabic meaning happy, fortunate, or prosperous.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Masud is 363 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

363

2016, ranked #12,777

Peak year

2016

363 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 363 in 2016, ranked #12,777.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Masud surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Masud surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Masud 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 3 #34,257
1997 modern 145 #21,571
1998 modern 159 #20,916
1999 modern 169 #20,233
2000 modern 193 #18,616
2001 modern 190 #18,520
2002 modern 202 #18,189
2003 modern 216 #17,229
2004 modern 241 #16,086
2005 modern 250 #15,639
2006 modern 263 #15,215
2007 modern 288 #14,428
2008 modern 304 #14,000
2009 modern 329 #13,548
2010 modern 352 #13,187
2011 modern 361 #12,800
2012 modern 352 #12,913
2013 modern 350 #13,186
2014 modern 358 #13,045
2015 modern 361 #12,857
2016 modern 363 #12,777

Geography

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Where Masuds 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 Newham, Bradford, Reading, Mansfield and Redbridge. 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 Newham 023 Newham
2 Bradford 048 Bradford
3 Reading 014 Reading
4 Mansfield 013 Mansfield
5 Redbridge 029 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Masud

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Masud

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

Masud 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

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

Meaning and origin of Masud

The surname MASUD is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "mas'ud" meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." This name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria, during the early Islamic period around the 7th century AD.

The earliest recorded mention of the name MASUD can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the Middle Ages. One notable example is the medieval Arabic scholar and poet Abu'l-Fazl al-Masud, who lived in the 11th century AD and was known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

The name MASUD gained prominence during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory stretching from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries AD. Several influential figures with the surname MASUD emerged during this period, including the famous Persian poet and philosopher Hakim Masud Ghaznavi, who lived in the 11th century.

In the later centuries, the name MASUD spread to other regions, particularly in South Asia, where it became associated with Muslim rulers and nobility. One notable figure was Sultan Masud I, who ruled the Ghaznavid Empire in modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan from 1031 to 1041 AD.

Another significant historical figure with the surname MASUD was Mirza Masud Beg, a 17th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.

The name MASUD has also been found in various places and regions over the centuries, often reflecting the movement and migration of people. For example, the name appears in records from the Ottoman Empire, where it was sometimes spelled as "Mesud" or "Masood."

While the surname MASUD is predominantly found in the Middle East, South Asia, and among Muslim communities, it has also been adopted by people of other faiths and cultures over time, reflecting the diverse and multicultural nature of many societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Masud surname: questions and answers

How common is the Masud surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 363 in 2016. That gives Masud a modern rank of #12,777.

What does the Masud surname mean?

A surname deriving from Arabic meaning happy, fortunate, or prosperous.

What does the Masud map show?

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