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UK surname

Moustafa

An Arabic surname derived from the male given name Mustafa, meaning "the chosen one".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Barnet and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Moustafa is 219 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

216

2016, ranked #18,613

Peak year

2014

219 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016, ranked #18,613.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Moustafa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Moustafa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Moustafa 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 119 #24,302
1998 modern 124 #24,316
1999 modern 130 #23,805
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 139 #22,541
2002 modern 152 #21,723
2003 modern 145 #22,172
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 144 #22,367
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 149 #22,318
2008 modern 156 #21,862
2009 modern 169 #21,190
2010 modern 193 #19,880
2011 modern 192 #19,797
2012 modern 200 #19,207
2013 modern 206 #19,153
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 214 #18,712
2016 modern 216 #18,613

Geography

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Where Moustafas 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 Southwark, Barnet, Ealing and Enfield. 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 Southwark 027 Southwark
2 Barnet 007 Barnet
3 Ealing 007 Ealing
4 Enfield 026 Enfield
5 Enfield 013 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Moustafa

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Moustafa

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Moustafa surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Moustafa household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Moustafa is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Moustafa 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

Moustafa falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Moustafa 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 Moustafa, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Moustafa

The surname Moustafa is of Arabic origin, originating from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name "Mustafa," which means "the chosen one." This name has its roots in ancient Islamic history and is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Moustafa can be found in the writings of medieval Arab scholars and historians. In the 9th century, a prominent Islamic scholar named Abu Abdullah al-Moustafa was known for his extensive works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

During the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and Syria from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the Moustafa family held influential positions within the military and administrative ranks. In the 15th century, a Mamluk commander named Moustafa al-Ashrafi was renowned for his military prowess and leadership in several campaigns against the Crusaders.

In the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the 20th centuries, the Moustafa surname was particularly prominent among the ruling elite and scholarly circles. One notable figure was Moustafa Pasha, a grand vizier who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and administration of the Ottoman Empire.

During the 18th century, a celebrated Ottoman statesman and diplomat named Moustafa Rashid Pasha made significant contributions to the modernization efforts of the empire. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with European powers.

In the realm of literature, the renowned Egyptian writer and poet Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti, who lived from 1876 to 1924, is considered one of the pioneers of the Arabic literary renaissance. His works, which explored themes of social reform and modernity, had a profound impact on the literary landscape of the Arab world.

Throughout history, the surname Moustafa has been associated with various geographic locations and place names, reflecting the widespread presence of this family name across different regions. Examples include Moustafa Village in Egypt, Moustafa Bey in Lebanon, and Moustafa Pasha in Istanbul, Turkey.

While the surname Moustafa has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and cultural exchange. Nonetheless, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa.

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FAQ

Moustafa surname: questions and answers

How common is the Moustafa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 216 in 2016. That gives Moustafa a modern rank of #18,613.

What does the Moustafa surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from the male given name Mustafa, meaning "the chosen one".

What does the Moustafa map show?

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