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UK surname

Persad

Of Indian origin, referring to a respected or venerated person.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Persad is 153 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2012

153 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Persad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Persad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Persad 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 1 #34,435
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 136 #23,013
1999 modern 129 #23,907
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 128 #23,665
2002 modern 128 #24,150
2003 modern 140 #22,634
2004 modern 140 #22,793
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 135 #23,486
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 149 #23,408
2012 modern 153 #22,963
2013 modern 153 #23,314
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Persads 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 Hammersmith and Fulham, Barnet, Camden, Islington and Kingston upon Hull. 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 007 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Barnet 035 Barnet
3 Camden 009 Camden
4 Islington 012 Islington
5 Kingston upon Hull 026 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Persad

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Persad surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Persad household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Persad is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Persad 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

Persad falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Persad 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Persad, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Persad

The surname Persad has its origins in India, primarily in the northern regions. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Persian word "Parsa," which means "worshiper" or "follower of the true faith." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who were devout practitioners of their religious beliefs.

One of the earliest known references to the Persad surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a historical record compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This text mentions several individuals bearing the name Persad, indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.

In the 17th century, the Persad surname appeared in various administrative records and land ownership documents in the regions of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. This suggests that families with this surname had established themselves as landowners and played a significant role in the local communities.

One notable individual with the Persad surname was Lala Lajpat Rai Persad, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and leader of the Indian National Congress. He was born in 1865 and played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Another famous figure was Kanaklata Persad, a revolutionary and martyr who participated in the Indian independence movement. She was born in 1916 and sacrificed her life during the Quit India Movement in 1942, fighting against British colonial rule.

In the literary realm, Munshi Premchand, whose full name was Dhanpat Rai Shrivastav Persad, was a renowned Hindi writer and novelist. Born in 1880, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in modern Hindi literature.

The Persad surname has also been associated with various places and locations in India. For instance, the village of Persadganj in Uttar Pradesh, which was once known as Persadnagar, likely derived its name from the presence of families with the Persad surname in the area.

Throughout the centuries, the Persad surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Parsad, Parsaad, and Persaud, reflecting the regional linguistic differences and the influence of different languages and dialects across India.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Persad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Persad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Persad a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Persad surname mean?

Of Indian origin, referring to a respected or venerated person.

What does the Persad map show?

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