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UK surname

Perveen

A surname derived from the Persian word 'parvin' meaning pleiades or celestial cluster of stars.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Perveen is 659 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

659

2016, ranked #8,088

Peak year

2016

659 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 659 in 2016, ranked #8,088.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Perveen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Perveen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Perveen 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 277 #14,253
1998 modern 310 #13,578
1999 modern 346 #12,726
2000 modern 366 #12,167
2001 modern 373 #11,830
2002 modern 425 #10,941
2003 modern 424 #10,789
2004 modern 455 #10,208
2005 modern 484 #9,659
2006 modern 504 #9,432
2007 modern 537 #9,057
2008 modern 553 #8,924
2009 modern 567 #8,959
2010 modern 586 #8,946
2011 modern 617 #8,500
2012 modern 629 #8,285
2013 modern 636 #8,345
2014 modern 648 #8,274
2015 modern 650 #8,196
2016 modern 659 #8,088

Geography

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Where Perveens 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 Manchester, Kirklees, Peterborough, Birmingham and Rochdale. 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 Manchester 027 Manchester
2 Kirklees 043 Kirklees
3 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
4 Birmingham 051 Birmingham
5 Rochdale 015 Rochdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Perveen

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

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

Perveen 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

Perveen 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Perveen 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 Perveen, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Perveen

The surname Perveen has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "Parvin," meaning "pleiades" or "the constellation of stars." This name gained prominence during the medieval period in the Persian Empire, which encompassed regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.

In the 11th century, the name Perveen appeared in several Persian literary works, including the famous epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It was often used as a poetic reference to the beauty and radiance of the Pleiades star cluster.

The earliest documented use of Perveen as a surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Khorasan, which is now part of Iran and Afghanistan. During this time, the name was associated with individuals from noble or scholarly backgrounds.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Perveen was Khwaja Perveen (1253-1317), a renowned Persian poet and mystic from Herat, Afghanistan. His poetry collection, "Divan-e-Perveen," is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature.

In the 16th century, the Mughal Empire brought Persian cultural influences to the Indian subcontinent, and the name Perveen began to appear in the region. One notable figure was Perveen Baksh (1550-1605), a Mughal prince and the son of Emperor Akbar.

Another prominent individual with the surname Perveen was Mirza Mohammad Perveen (1769-1838), a Persian scholar and poet who served as the prime minister of the Qajar dynasty in Iran.

During the 19th century, the name Perveen gained popularity among the Muslim communities of South Asia, particularly in present-day Pakistan and India. One famous bearer of the name was Perveen Shakir (1952-1994), a renowned Urdu poet and civil servant from Pakistan, known for her feminist and socially conscious writings.

Another notable figure was Perveen Rehman (1957-present), a Pakistani social activist and journalist who has been a prominent voice for women's rights and education in the country.

The surname Perveen has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, nobility, and activists, reflecting its rich historical and cultural significance in the Persian and South Asian regions.

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FAQ

Perveen surname: questions and answers

How common is the Perveen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 659 in 2016. That gives Perveen a modern rank of #8,088.

What does the Perveen surname mean?

A surname derived from the Persian word 'parvin' meaning pleiades or celestial cluster of stars.

What does the Perveen map show?

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