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UK surname

Nazim

The surname referring to someone charged with the oversight or administration of an area or organization.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Haringey and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nazim is 214 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

214

2016, ranked #18,740

Peak year

2014

214 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016, ranked #18,740.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nazim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nazim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nazim 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 75 #30,109
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 100 #27,757
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 119 #25,026
2004 modern 130 #23,902
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 153 #21,643
2007 modern 167 #20,719
2008 modern 180 #19,946
2009 modern 192 #19,527
2010 modern 203 #19,264
2011 modern 203 #19,098
2012 modern 195 #19,540
2013 modern 213 #18,743
2014 modern 214 #18,825
2015 modern 210 #18,958
2016 modern 214 #18,740

Geography

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Where Nazims 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 Barnet, Haringey, Enfield and Netherlee. 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 Barnet 040 Barnet
2 Barnet 004 Barnet
3 Haringey 018 Haringey
4 Enfield 020 Enfield
5 Netherlee East Renfrewshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nazim

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

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

Nazim 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

Nazim falls in decile 3 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 Nazim 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 Nazim, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nazim

The surname Nazim has its origins in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "nazim," which means "organizer" or "arranger." The name is closely associated with the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Arab world.

Historically, the name Nazim can be traced back to the 9th century, when it first appeared in various records and manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari, who lived from 838 to 923 CE.

During the 11th century, the name gained prominence among the ruling elites and literary circles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which was centered in present-day Iraq. Several notable figures with the surname Nazim emerged during this period, including the celebrated poet and philosopher, Nazim al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE), who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Arabic poets of all time.

In the 13th century, the surname Nazim spread throughout the Islamic world, particularly in regions under the influence of the Ottoman Empire. One noteworthy individual from this era was Nazim al-Din al-Nasafi (1201-1285 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Hanafi jurisprudence.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its territories, the surname Nazim became more widely dispersed across various regions, including parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. During the 16th century, the name appeared in historical records from the Balkan region, particularly in areas that were under Ottoman rule at the time.

One notable figure from this period was Nazim Effendi (1540-1610 CE), a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces within the empire. Another prominent individual was Nazim Pasha (1760-1820 CE), a military commander and statesman who played a pivotal role in the Ottoman-Russian wars of the early 19th century.

In more recent times, the surname Nazim has been carried by several influential figures, such as Nazim Hikmet (1902-1963 CE), a renowned Turkish poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the literary and political circles of the 20th century. Additionally, Nazim Al-Haqqani (1922-2014 CE), a prominent Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Cyprus, was widely respected for his teachings and contributions to the Naqshbandi order.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nazim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nazim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 214 in 2016. That gives Nazim a modern rank of #18,740.

What does the Nazim surname mean?

The surname referring to someone charged with the oversight or administration of an area or organization.

What does the Nazim map show?

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