NameCensus.

UK surname

Nadir

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "low" or "lowest point."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Greenwich and Redcar and Cleveland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nadir is 118 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2016

118 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nadir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nadir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Nadir 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 2 #34,135
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1997 modern 27 #35,016
1998 modern 29 #34,948
1999 modern 34 #34,528
2000 modern 30 #34,885
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 37 #34,390
2003 modern 41 #34,113
2004 modern 44 #34,053
2005 modern 49 #33,859
2006 modern 57 #33,513
2007 modern 62 #33,346
2008 modern 74 #32,460
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 79 #32,759
2011 modern 87 #31,905
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

Back to top

Where Nadirs 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 Kirklees, Greenwich, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Kirklees 031 Kirklees
2 Greenwich 028 Greenwich
3 Redcar and Cleveland 009 Redcar and Cleveland
4 Stockton-on-Tees 014 Stockton-on-Tees
5 Redcar and Cleveland 022 Redcar and Cleveland

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Nadir

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Nadir

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nadir, 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 Nadir 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 Nadir household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Nadir 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.

Read profile summary

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

Nadir 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nadir 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 Nadir 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.

8
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 Nadir, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nadir

The surname Nadir is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic word "nadir" meaning "opposite" or "opposite point." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the medieval period.

The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 9th century when it appeared in various Arabic manuscripts and records. It is thought to have initially referred to an individual's location or position relative to a specific reference point, such as the celestial pole or the zenith.

In the 12th century, the surname Nadir was mentioned in the writings of the renowned Islamic philosopher and polymath, Al-Ghazali, who used it to describe the concept of the antipodal point on the celestial sphere.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname Nadir was Abu Nadir al-Tusi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1201 to 1274. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and non-Euclidean geometry.

Another notable figure with the surname Nadir was Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). Born in 1688, he was a skilled military leader who conquered vast territories and ruled over a vast empire spanning from the Indus River to the Caucasus Mountains.

In the 18th century, the name Nadir appeared in Ottoman records and documents, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its Arabic origins and gained wider recognition within the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, individuals with the surname Nadir were found in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Lebanon, and Algeria. One such individual was Ahmad Nadir, an Egyptian writer and journalist who lived from 1836 to 1896 and was known for his contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance.

As the surname Nadir spread across different regions and cultures, it was subject to various spellings and variations, such as Nadeer, Nadyr, and Nadier. These variations reflected local linguistic and cultural influences, as well as variations in transliteration from Arabic to other scripts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nadir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nadir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Nadir a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Nadir surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word meaning "low" or "lowest point."

What does the Nadir map show?

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