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UK surname

Pervaiz

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pervaiz is 524 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

524

2016, ranked #9,666

Peak year

2016

524 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 524 in 2016, ranked #9,666.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Pervaiz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pervaiz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pervaiz 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 183 #18,642
1998 modern 200 #18,114
1999 modern 210 #17,712
2000 modern 234 #16,470
2001 modern 236 #16,094
2002 modern 284 #14,524
2003 modern 291 #14,100
2004 modern 325 #13,161
2005 modern 346 #12,464
2006 modern 373 #11,854
2007 modern 425 #10,837
2008 modern 441 #10,600
2009 modern 473 #10,269
2010 modern 482 #10,319
2011 modern 487 #10,155
2012 modern 492 #9,989
2013 modern 510 #9,871
2014 modern 516 #9,862
2015 modern 513 #9,836
2016 modern 524 #9,666

Geography

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Where Pervaiz' 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 Gravesham, Redbridge, Birmingham, Newham and Preston. 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 Gravesham 003 Gravesham
2 Redbridge 032 Redbridge
3 Birmingham 083 Birmingham
4 Newham 008 Newham
5 Preston 016 Preston

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pervaiz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pervaiz

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

Pervaiz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Pervaiz

The surname Pervaiz originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region that is now Pakistan. It is derived from the Persian word "parwez," which means "prosperous" or "victorious." The name likely dates back to the medieval period, when Persian culture and language had a significant influence on the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pervaiz can be found in the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, a memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the early 17th century. The emperor mentions a nobleman named Mirza Pervaiz, who was a member of his court.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Pervaiz was Sayyid Pervaiz Ali Shah, a Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Pakistan. He was born in 1714 and is revered for his spiritual teachings and literary works.

Another prominent individual with the surname Pervaiz was Sir Pervaiz Iqbal, a Pakistani civil servant and diplomat who served as the country's Ambassador to the United States from 1958 to 1962. He was born in 1903 and played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the United States.

In the realm of sports, Pervaiz Iqbal was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1954 and is remembered for his contributions as a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

Additionally, Pervaiz Hoodbhoy is a renowned Pakistani nuclear physicist and activist who has been a vocal advocate for scientific education and secularism in the country. He was born in 1950 and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work.

While the surname Pervaiz is most commonly found in Pakistan, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it has been a part of history for centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pervaiz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pervaiz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 524 in 2016. That gives Pervaiz a modern rank of #9,666.

What does the Pervaiz surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".

What does the Pervaiz map show?

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