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UK surname

Rasool

An Arabic surname meaning "prophet" or "messenger of God".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Rasool surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,167, ranked #5,066, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rasool is 1,167 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 116600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

1,167

2016, ranked #5,066

Peak year

2016

1,167 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rasool had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,167 in 2016, ranked #5,066.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Rasool surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rasool surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rasool 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 535 #8,852
1998 modern 571 #8,675
1999 modern 605 #8,399
2000 modern 656 #7,883
2001 modern 634 #7,925
2002 modern 741 #7,174
2003 modern 779 #6,805
2004 modern 825 #6,503
2005 modern 865 #6,220
2006 modern 932 #5,877
2007 modern 985 #5,675
2008 modern 1,011 #5,605
2009 modern 1,038 #5,602
2010 modern 1,113 #5,383
2011 modern 1,123 #5,282
2012 modern 1,094 #5,315
2013 modern 1,149 #5,189
2014 modern 1,156 #5,177
2015 modern 1,152 #5,149
2016 modern 1,167 #5,066

Geography

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Where Rasools 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 Rochdale, Kirklees, Birmingham and Leeds. 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 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
2 Kirklees 023 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
4 Birmingham 070 Birmingham
5 Leeds 042 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rasool

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rasool

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

Rasool 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

Rasool 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 Rasool 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Rasool

The surname Rasool has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "rasul," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." This name was originally associated with individuals who served as messengers or emissaries in various capacities.

During the early Islamic era, the name Rasool gained significance as it was one of the titles bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad, who was regarded as the messenger of God. Consequently, many of his companions and followers adopted the name Rasool as a mark of respect and devotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rasool can be found in the Hadith literature, which chronicles the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad. The Hadith mentions several individuals with the surname Rasool, indicating its widespread use among the early Muslim community.

Throughout the centuries, the name Rasool has been carried by notable figures across various fields. In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (865-925 CE), a renowned physician and philosopher, bore the surname Rasool. Another prominent individual was Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i (767-820 CE), the founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence.

During the medieval period, the name Rasool appeared in various regions influenced by Islamic culture, including present-day Iran, Central Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. One notable bearer of the name was Amir Khusrau (1253-1325 CE), a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Delhi Sultanate in India.

As the Islamic faith spread across the world, the surname Rasool has been adopted by individuals in various regions, including parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. For instance, Abul Ala Maududi (1903-1979 CE), a influential Islamic scholar and revivalist from British India, carried the surname Rasool.

Over time, the name Rasool has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences it has encountered. However, its core meaning and association with the role of a messenger or envoy have remained consistent throughout its long history.

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1881 census detail

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Rasool families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rasool surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 1 Rasools recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.63x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 52.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Ham in Essex leads with 1 Rasools recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
East Ham 1 2500.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rasool surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ho 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Rasool households.

Occupation Count
Ships Boy 1

FAQ

Rasool surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rasool surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Rasool surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rasool surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,167 in 2016. That gives Rasool a modern rank of #5,066.

What does the Rasool surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "prophet" or "messenger of God".

What does the Rasool map show?

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