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UK surname

Parvez

A surname of Arabic origin meaning successful or victorious.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Parvez is 922 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

918

2016, ranked #6,215

Peak year

2010

922 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 918 in 2016, ranked #6,215.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Parvez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Parvez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Parvez 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
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 435 #10,351
1998 modern 485 #9,825
1999 modern 518 #9,410
2000 modern 548 #8,976
2001 modern 547 #8,833
2002 modern 604 #8,428
2003 modern 625 #8,060
2004 modern 666 #7,705
2005 modern 704 #7,310
2006 modern 744 #7,029
2007 modern 796 #6,721
2008 modern 843 #6,474
2009 modern 886 #6,341
2010 modern 922 #6,266
2011 modern 919 #6,225
2012 modern 887 #6,314
2013 modern 920 #6,247
2014 modern 920 #6,274
2015 modern 914 #6,258
2016 modern 918 #6,215

Geography

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Where Parvez' 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 Bradford, Burnley, Bury and Oldham. 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 Bradford 025 Bradford
2 Burnley 003 Burnley
3 Bradford 033 Bradford
4 Bury 008 Bury
5 Oldham 022 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Parvez

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

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

Parvez 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

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

Meaning and origin of Parvez

The surname Parvez originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Pakistan and northern India. Its roots can be traced back to the Persian language, where the word "Parvez" means "victorious" or "prosperous." The name gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name Parvez can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Mughal period. One notable example is the Akbarnama, a biographical account of the life and reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. The book mentions several individuals with the surname Parvez, indicating their connections to the royal court or their achievements in various fields.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Parvez date back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Mirza Ghazi Beg Parvez, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of Akbar during the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Mirza Rustam Parvez, a renowned military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Jahangir in the early 17th century.

The surname Parvez has been associated with several place names and older spellings over the centuries. For example, the town of Parvez in present-day Pakistan was named after a local ruler or nobleman bearing the surname Parvez. Additionally, the name has appeared in various forms, such as Parvaiz, Parvayz, and Parwez, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Among the famous individuals throughout history who bore the surname Parvez, one can mention:

1. Amir Khusrau Parvez (1253-1325), a renowned Sufi mystic, scholar, and writer who contributed greatly to the development of Persian literature and music during the Delhi Sultanate.

2. Mirza Muhammad Parvez (1589-1640), a prominent nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

3. Muhammad Parvez Mirza (1637-1677), a Mughal prince and the son of the emperor Aurangzeb, known for his involvement in various military campaigns and administrative roles.

4. Mir Jumla Parvez (1611-1663), a distinguished military leader, statesman, and governor who played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb.

5. Nasir Parvez (1847-1924), a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from British India, renowned for his contributions to the ghazal poetry tradition.

The surname Parvez has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the cultural and political tapestry of the Indian subcontinent. Its association with the Mughal Empire and its enduring presence in various regions and literary traditions make it a fascinating subject of study for historians and scholars alike.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Parvez surname: questions and answers

How common is the Parvez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 918 in 2016. That gives Parvez a modern rank of #6,215.

What does the Parvez surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning successful or victorious.

What does the Parvez map show?

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