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UK surname

Rashid

An Arabic surname meaning "rightly guided," often referring to one who follows the correct path in Islam.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rashid is 9,416 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

9,341

2016, ranked #696

Peak year

2010

9,416 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 9,341 in 2016, ranked #696.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Rashid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rashid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rashid 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 4,499 #1,458
1998 modern 4,997 #1,364
1999 modern 5,370 #1,278
2000 modern 5,720 #1,183
2001 modern 5,625 #1,179
2002 modern 6,305 #1,079
2003 modern 6,592 #1,004
2004 modern 6,975 #943
2005 modern 7,297 #888
2006 modern 7,770 #823
2007 modern 8,164 #789
2008 modern 8,523 #758
2009 modern 9,004 #737
2010 modern 9,416 #715
2011 modern 9,244 #720
2012 modern 8,967 #726
2013 modern 9,229 #717
2014 modern 9,358 #710
2015 modern 9,309 #706
2016 modern 9,341 #696

Geography

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Where Rashids 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, Rochdale, Oldham, Middlesbrough and Birmingham. 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 033 Bradford
2 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
3 Oldham 035 Oldham
4 Middlesbrough 001 Middlesbrough
5 Birmingham 139 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rashid

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rashid

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

Rashid 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

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

Meaning and origin of Rashid

The surname "RASHID" is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East and North Africa region. The name is derived from the Arabic word "rashid," which means "righteous," "guided," or "rightly guided." This name was commonly given to individuals who were considered pious and followed the teachings of Islam diligently.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "RASHID" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of the Islamic caliphates. Many individuals with this surname were scholars, religious leaders, or influential figures in the Islamic world. One notable example is Al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 CE and presided over the golden age of Islamic civilization.

During the medieval period, the surname "RASHID" spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, carried by travelers, merchants, and scholars. In some areas, the name took on slightly different spellings or pronunciations, such as "Rasheed" or "Rashed," reflecting local linguistic variations.

The surname "RASHID" can also be found in historical records and manuscripts from the region, including the works of renowned scholars and writers. One such example is the renowned historian and traveler Ibn Battuta, who was born in 1304 CE in Tangier, Morocco, and traveled extensively throughout the Islamic world, leaving behind detailed accounts of his journeys.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "RASHID." One example is Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 CE and is renowned for his patronage of arts, sciences, and literature. Another prominent figure is Rashid al-Din Sinan, also known as the "Old Man of the Mountain," who was the leader of the Ismaili sect of Shia Islam in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

In more recent times, the surname "RASHID" has been carried by individuals from various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One example is Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian-American historian and academic who was born in 1948 and has authored several influential works on the history of the Middle East.

The surname "RASHID" has also been associated with notable literary figures, such as the Egyptian writer and playwright Rashad Abdu Rashid, who was born in 1935 and is known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature.

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FAQ

Rashid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rashid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 9,341 in 2016. That gives Rashid a modern rank of #696.

What does the Rashid surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "rightly guided," often referring to one who follows the correct path in Islam.

What does the Rashid map show?

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