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UK surname

Naveed

A Muslim surname referring to one who spreads or promotes good news.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naveed is 1,000 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,000

2016, ranked #5,806

Peak year

2016

1,000 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,000 in 2016, ranked #5,806.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Naveed surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Naveed surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Naveed 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 5 #33,418
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 154 #21,316
1999 modern 183 #19,248
2000 modern 219 #17,195
2001 modern 229 #16,467
2002 modern 293 #14,203
2003 modern 334 #12,847
2004 modern 397 #11,345
2005 modern 471 #9,867
2006 modern 536 #8,994
2007 modern 637 #7,998
2008 modern 704 #7,450
2009 modern 764 #7,147
2010 modern 799 #7,035
2011 modern 843 #6,657
2012 modern 876 #6,378
2013 modern 953 #6,065
2014 modern 967 #6,033
2015 modern 982 #5,898
2016 modern 1,000 #5,806

Geography

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Where Naveeds 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 Oldham, Manchester, Redbridge, Bradford and Barking and Dagenham. 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 Oldham 035 Oldham
2 Manchester 027 Manchester
3 Redbridge 034 Redbridge
4 Bradford 044 Bradford
5 Barking and Dagenham 008 Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naveed

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naveed

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

Naveed 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

Naveed 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 Naveed 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 Naveed, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Naveed

The surname Naveed has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Pakistan. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name Naveed is derived from the Persian word "navid," which means "bearer of good news" or "harbinger of joy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Naveed can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a person named Naveed Khan, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

In the 17th century, the Naveed surname was also documented in the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, an autobiographical memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. This text references a nobleman named Mirza Naveed Beg, who served as a high-ranking military commander.

During the 18th century, the Naveed family gained prominence in the region of Sindh, which is now a part of modern-day Pakistan. One notable figure from this era was Mir Naveed Ali Khan, a Sindhi ruler who governed the princely state of Khairpur from 1783 to 1828.

In the 19th century, the Naveed surname was also found among the ruling families of the Rajput dynasties in the Indian subcontinent. One prominent example is Maharaja Naveed Singh, who ruled the princely state of Patiala from 1876 to 1900.

Another notable figure bearing the Naveed surname was Sir Naveed Ahmed Khan, a prominent lawyer and politician from the British Indian Empire. He was born in 1869 and served as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council, representing the interests of the Muslim community.

Throughout history, the Naveed surname has been associated with various place names and spellings. For instance, the town of Naveedabad in the Sindh province of Pakistan is believed to have been named after a member of the Naveed family who once ruled the area.

While the surname Naveed has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing the surname Naveed can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy and history of this distinctive name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Naveed surname: questions and answers

How common is the Naveed surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,000 in 2016. That gives Naveed a modern rank of #5,806.

What does the Naveed surname mean?

A Muslim surname referring to one who spreads or promotes good news.

What does the Naveed map show?

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