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UK surname

Mazhar

An Arabic surname meaning a person who is illustrious or celebrated.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Oldham, Slough and Woking.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mazhar is 544 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

544

2016, ranked #9,364

Peak year

2016

544 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 544 in 2016, ranked #9,364.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mazhar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mazhar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mazhar 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 154 #20,780
1998 modern 172 #19,883
1999 modern 189 #18,862
2000 modern 212 #17,554
2001 modern 214 #17,211
2002 modern 247 #15,941
2003 modern 247 #15,733
2004 modern 291 #14,138
2005 modern 301 #13,812
2006 modern 315 #13,440
2007 modern 335 #13,001
2008 modern 363 #12,359
2009 modern 403 #11,659
2010 modern 429 #11,324
2011 modern 439 #10,995
2012 modern 494 #9,959
2013 modern 514 #9,824
2014 modern 541 #9,517
2015 modern 543 #9,419
2016 modern 544 #9,364

Geography

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Where Mazhars 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 Oldham, Slough, Woking, Newham and 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 Oldham 022 Oldham
2 Slough 007 Slough
3 Woking 004 Woking
4 Newham 013 Newham
5 Birmingham 051 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mazhar

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mazhar

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

Mazhar 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

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

Meaning and origin of Mazhar

The surname MAZHAR originated in the Arabic-speaking world, and its roots can be traced back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mazhar," which means "manifestation" or "appearance." It is believed that the surname was initially given to individuals who were known for their eloquence or ability to express themselves clearly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAZHAR surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived from 838 to 923 CE. In his historical chronicles, he mentions a scholar named Abu Ali al-Mazhar, who was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

During the medieval period, the MAZHAR name gained prominence in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa. In the 10th century, a family of scholars and poets bearing the MAZHAR surname emerged in the city of Cordoba, which was then part of the Umayyad Caliphate in modern-day Spain. One notable figure from this family was Abu al-Qasim al-Mazhar, who was born in 961 CE and became a renowned poet and literary critic.

In the 12th century, the MAZHAR name appeared in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi. He mentions a scholar named Shams al-Din al-Mazhar, who was a contemporary and friend of the renowned Sufi mystic, Ibn Arabi.

The MAZHAR surname also found its way to the Indian subcontinent, where it became associated with individuals of Arab descent who settled in various regions. One notable figure was Mirza Mazhar Jan-e-Janan, a 19th-century Urdu poet and scholar who was born in 1799 in Delhi and was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and poetry.

Another prominent individual with the MAZHAR surname was Muhammad Mazhar Ali Khan, an Indian Muslim scholar and historian who lived from 1835 to 1885. He authored several books on Islamic history and was a respected figure in the field of Islamic studies in the Indian subcontinent.

Throughout history, the MAZHAR surname has been carried by scholars, poets, and intellectuals from various parts of the Arabic-speaking world and beyond. While its origins lie in the Middle East, the name has traveled and taken root in different cultures, reflecting the rich diversity of the Arabic language and its influence on global societies.

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FAQ

Mazhar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mazhar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 544 in 2016. That gives Mazhar a modern rank of #9,364.

What does the Mazhar surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning a person who is illustrious or celebrated.

What does the Mazhar map show?

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