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UK surname

Naheed

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "gem" or "precious stone".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Manchester, Bradford and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naheed is 321 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

313

2016, ranked #14,318

Peak year

2015

321 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016, ranked #14,318.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Naheed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Naheed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Naheed 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 155 #20,684
1998 modern 159 #20,916
1999 modern 169 #20,233
2000 modern 172 #19,974
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 200 #18,294
2003 modern 219 #17,085
2004 modern 234 #16,416
2005 modern 244 #15,900
2006 modern 251 #15,696
2007 modern 247 #16,042
2008 modern 260 #15,648
2009 modern 263 #15,843
2010 modern 291 #15,050
2011 modern 306 #14,410
2012 modern 301 #14,476
2013 modern 317 #14,186
2014 modern 316 #14,301
2015 modern 321 #14,062
2016 modern 313 #14,318

Geography

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Where Naheeds 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 Manchester, Bradford, Peterborough and Pendle. 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 Manchester 027 Manchester
2 Bradford 042 Bradford
3 Peterborough 012 Peterborough
4 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
5 Pendle 011 Pendle

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naheed

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

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

Naheed 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

Naheed 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 Naheed is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Naheed, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Naheed

The surname Naheed is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Eastern region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nahid," which means "rising" or "uplifting." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval era, possibly as early as the 7th or 8th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naheed can be found in ancient manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled from Baghdad between the 8th and 13th centuries. These manuscripts make reference to individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its widespread use among Arab communities during that period.

In the late 11th century, a renowned scholar and poet from Isfahan, Persia, named Naheed al-Din al-Isfahani, gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works, which include poetic anthologies and treatises on language and rhetoric, have been widely studied and celebrated throughout the ages.

During the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula from the 13th to the 16th century, the name Naheed appears in various administrative records and chronicles. One notable figure from this era was Naheed al-Din al-Qalqashandi, a renowned Egyptian scholar and historian who authored a comprehensive encyclopedia on Islamic governance and administration.

In the 14th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, Syria, known as Naheed al-Din al-Tawqi, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His writings and legal opinions were widely respected and influential during his time.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the surname Naheed was Naheed al-Din al-Ghazi, a renowned military commander and statesman who served under the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of Ottoman territories and is remembered for his military campaigns and strategic leadership.

Throughout its history, the surname Naheed has been associated with various place names and locations across the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting its Arabic roots and the migrations of individuals bearing this name over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Naheed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Naheed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016. That gives Naheed a modern rank of #14,318.

What does the Naheed surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "gem" or "precious stone".

What does the Naheed map show?

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