UK surname

Mujahid

A surname indicating a Muslim who struggles for the faith or against nonbelievers.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newport, Preston and Rochdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mujahid is 137 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

134

2016, ranked #25,636

Peak year

2015

137 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016, ranked #25,636.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Mujahid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mujahid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mujahid 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	41	#33,552
1998	modern	51	#32,816
1999	modern	45	#33,511
2000	modern	45	#33,526
2001	modern	49	#33,048
2002	modern	65	#31,903
2003	modern	77	#30,762
2004	modern	71	#31,578
2005	modern	88	#29,831
2006	modern	100	#28,283
2007	modern	99	#28,852
2008	modern	100	#29,001
2009	modern	109	#28,145
2010	modern	120	#27,124
2011	modern	122	#26,647
2012	modern	126	#26,148
2013	modern	124	#26,842
2014	modern	135	#25,581
2015	modern	137	#25,226
2016	modern	134	#25,636

Geography

Where Mujahids 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 Newport, Preston, Rochdale, Newham and Kirklees. 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	Newport 011	Newport
2	Preston 011	Preston
3	Rochdale 015	Rochdale
4	Newham 014	Newham
5	Kirklees 033	Kirklees

Forenames

First names often paired with Mujahid

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Samira Saeeda Bushra Aisha Asifa Marie Deeba Saima Saira Safa

Recent male names

Mohammed Muhammad Mohammad Ali Abdul Syed Salahuddin Asad Maqsood Mohamed

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mujahid

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

Mujahid 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

Mujahid 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mujahid

The surname Mujahid has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "jihad," which means "struggle" or "to strive." The term "mujahid" refers to one who engages in jihad, either through armed struggle or through spiritual and personal efforts.

The name Mujahid likely emerged during the early centuries of Islamic expansion, when Muslim armies were engaged in battles and conquests across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. It may have been initially used as an honorific title for those who participated in these military campaigns or engaged in spiritual struggles against their own desires and temptations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mujahid can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and chroniclers, who often used the term to describe warriors and religious figures who played significant roles in the spread of Islam.

In the 12th century, a famous scholar and jurist named Mujahid al-Deen al-Baghawi was born in Bagh, a region in modern-day Afghanistan. He wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic thought.

Another notable figure with the surname Mujahid was Mujahid ibn Jabr, a renowned Quranic scholar and early exegete who lived in the 7th century. He was born in Mecca and was highly respected for his knowledge of the Quran and its interpretation.

In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Mujahid al-Din Balkhi was born in Balkh, a city in modern-day Afghanistan. His poetry and spiritual teachings played a significant role in the spread of Sufism throughout the region.

During the 14th century, a scholar and historian named Mujahid al-Din al-Isfahani was born in Isfahan, a city in modern-day Iran. He wrote extensively on the history of the region and was considered a leading authority on the subject.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mujahid Khan was a military commander and member of the Mughal nobility in India. He served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Mujahid throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots in the Islamic world and its associations with religious scholarship, military prowess, and spiritual devotion.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mujahid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mujahid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 134 in 2016. That gives Mujahid a modern rank of #25,636.

What does the Mujahid surname mean?

A surname indicating a Muslim who struggles for the faith or against nonbelievers.

What does the Mujahid map show?

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