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UK surname

Mourad

An Arabic surname meaning "desired, wished for."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Cheshire East and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mourad is 111 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

94

2016, ranked #31,871

Peak year

2010

111 bearers

Map years

1

2006 to 2006

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 94 in 2016, ranked #31,871.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mourad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mourad surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

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Mourad 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 42 #33,459
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 57 #32,367
2000 modern 62 #31,939
2001 modern 63 #31,693
2002 modern 65 #31,903
2003 modern 74 #31,091
2004 modern 78 #30,919
2005 modern 90 #29,527
2006 modern 100 #28,283
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 102 #29,286
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 107 #28,979
2012 modern 101 #30,078
2013 modern 94 #31,656
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 94 #31,871

Geography

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Where Mourads 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 Westminster, Cheshire East, Kensington and Chelsea and Hounslow. 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 Westminster 011 Westminster
2 Cheshire East 012 Cheshire East
3 Kensington and Chelsea 020 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Westminster 005 Westminster
5 Hounslow 011 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mourad

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mourad, 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 Mourad surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mourad 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mourad is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mourad 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

Mourad falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mourad is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mourad, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mourad

The surname MOURAD has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt, during the medieval period.

The name MOURAD is derived from the Arabic word "Murad," which means "desired" or "wished for." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were highly desired or greatly wished for by their parents or families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MOURAD can be found in historical records from the 13th century, during the Mamluk period in Egypt. These records mention individuals with the name MOURAD serving in various administrative and military roles within the Mamluk Sultanate.

In the 14th century, there are mentions of a scholar and poet named Mourad al-Dimashqi (1305-1379), who hailed from Damascus, Syria. His works and writings have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries, providing valuable insights into the literary and intellectual traditions of the time.

During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the early 20th century, the surname MOURAD was prominent among families residing in regions such as modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. One notable figure from this period was Mourad Pasha (1523-1611), an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, there are records of a prominent Lebanese family with the surname MOURAD. One member of this family, Mourad Farah (1819-1892), was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the development of modern Lebanese society.

Another notable figure with the surname MOURAD was Mourad Bourouiba (1932-1992), an Algerian revolutionary and politician who played a crucial role in the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule.

Throughout history, the surname MOURAD has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the geographical spread of individuals bearing this name. For example, there are towns and villages in Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt that share the name "Mourad" or variations of it, such as "Mouraditeh" or "Mouradiyeh."

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FAQ

Mourad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mourad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 94 in 2016. That gives Mourad a modern rank of #31,871.

What does the Mourad surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "desired, wished for."

What does the Mourad map show?

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