UK surname

Quadir

An Arabic surname meaning "powerful" or "capable".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Glenwood North, Camden and Bournemouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Quadir is 141 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

130

2016, ranked #26,152

Peak year

2014

141 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016, ranked #26,152.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Quadir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Quadir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Quadir 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	98	#27,179
1998	modern	105	#26,822
1999	modern	100	#27,757
2000	modern	98	#27,988
2001	modern	102	#27,093
2002	modern	113	#26,024
2003	modern	118	#25,146
2004	modern	111	#26,293
2005	modern	123	#24,663
2006	modern	122	#25,010
2007	modern	130	#24,389
2008	modern	127	#25,020
2009	modern	126	#25,686
2010	modern	130	#25,775
2011	modern	123	#26,512
2012	modern	129	#25,705
2013	modern	136	#25,252
2014	modern	141	#24,855
2015	modern	131	#25,979
2016	modern	130	#26,152

Geography

Where Quadirs 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 Glenwood North, Camden, Bournemouth, Slough and Tonbridge and Malling. 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	Glenwood North	Glasgow City
2	Camden 018	Camden
3	Bournemouth 014	Bournemouth
4	Slough 009	Slough
5	Tonbridge and Malling 013	Tonbridge and Malling

Forenames

First names often paired with Quadir

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Yasmin Rahima Angela Audrey Munazza Razwana Jannatul Rana Martha Mary

Recent male names

Abdul Mohammed Mahbub Hafiz Mohammad Ismail Muhammad Muhammed Robert Md

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Quadir

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Quadir 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

Quadir 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

Quadir falls in decile 2 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 Quadir 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 Quadir, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Quadir

The surname Quadir is believed to have originated in the Arab world, specifically in regions such as Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "qadir," meaning "capable" or "powerful." The name likely gained prominence during the early days of Islamic civilization, when Arabic culture and language spread across the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quadir can be found in historical documents from the 7th century, during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate. Records indicate that there were individuals bearing this name among the ranks of the ruling elite and military commanders of that era. The name's association with power and capability may have contributed to its adoption by prominent figures of the time.

Throughout the medieval period, the name Quadir appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly in regions under Islamic rule. For instance, it was documented in the court chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from Baghdad between the 8th and 13th centuries. The name was also mentioned in the works of renowned scholars and historians of that era, such as Al-Tabari and Ibn Khaldun.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes flourished, the name Quadir likely spread to other parts of the world. One notable figure who bore this surname was Al-Quadir Billah, the Abbasid caliph who reigned from 1031 to 1075 CE. His reign witnessed the resurgence of the Abbasid Caliphate's power and influence in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Quadir was Majd ad-Din al-Quadir, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century. His works, which encompassed poetry, philosophy, and Islamic mysticism, earned him widespread recognition and admiration during his lifetime.

In the 13th century, the name Quadir appeared in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. One notable figure from this period was Baybars al-Quadir, a Mamluk sultan who reigned from 1260 to 1277 CE and is credited with repelling the Mongol invasion of the region.

As the centuries passed, the name Quadir continued to be used across various parts of the Arab world, and it eventually spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. Today, it remains a common surname among individuals of Arab descent, particularly those with roots in countries like Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Quadir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Quadir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016. That gives Quadir a modern rank of #26,152.

What does the Quadir surname mean?