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UK surname

Najib

An Arabic surname meaning "honorable" or "noble."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Najib is 490 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

462

2016, ranked #10,607

Peak year

2010

490 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 462 in 2016, ranked #10,607.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Najib surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Najib surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Najib 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 256 #15,034
1998 modern 295 #14,029
1999 modern 313 #13,587
2000 modern 307 #13,717
2001 modern 313 #13,361
2002 modern 347 #12,699
2003 modern 353 #12,345
2004 modern 368 #12,001
2005 modern 389 #11,423
2006 modern 404 #11,159
2007 modern 426 #10,809
2008 modern 437 #10,694
2009 modern 477 #10,206
2010 modern 490 #10,211
2011 modern 485 #10,180
2012 modern 471 #10,313
2013 modern 477 #10,376
2014 modern 475 #10,472
2015 modern 472 #10,452
2016 modern 462 #10,607

Geography

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Where Najibs 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 Sheffield, Bradford, Calderdale, Derby and Rotherham. 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 Sheffield 075 Sheffield
2 Bradford 044 Bradford
3 Calderdale 012 Calderdale
4 Derby 018 Derby
5 Rotherham 017 Rotherham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Najib

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Najib

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Najib 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

Najib 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

Najib 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Najib

The surname Najib is an Arabic name that originated in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "najib," which means "noble" or "honorable." The name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early years of Islam.

In the Arabian Peninsula, the name Najib was commonly used by members of noble families and clans. It was a way to distinguish those of high social status and lineage. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and genealogical records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Najib was Al-Najib ibn Abdur Rahman Al-Hanafi, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of Hadith studies, which focused on the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Another notable figure was Najib ad-Din al-Batihi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Syria. His works, which included poetry and spiritual writings, were widely read and appreciated during his time.

In the 14th century, the name Najib appeared in the chronicles of Ibn Khaldun, a renowned Arab historian and philosopher. He mentioned a family named Banu Najib, who ruled over parts of present-day Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Najib was associated with several influential figures, including Najib Pasha, an 18th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of Egypt.

Another prominent individual was Najib al-Rihani, a 19th-century Lebanese writer and intellectual who played a significant role in the Arab Renaissance movement. He was born in 1841 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Arabic literature.

Over time, the surname Najib spread to various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where it continued to be associated with families of noble or distinguished backgrounds. Today, it is a common surname found in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Najib surname: questions and answers

How common is the Najib surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 462 in 2016. That gives Najib a modern rank of #10,607.

What does the Najib surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "honorable" or "noble."

What does the Najib map show?

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