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UK surname

Rasoul

A surname meaning messenger or apostle, derived from the Arabic word "rasul".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pollokshields East, Ealing and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rasoul is 109 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2014

109 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Rasoul surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Rasoul surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rasoul 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 19 #35,928
1998 modern 28 #35,053
1999 modern 27 #35,224
2000 modern 26 #35,295
2001 modern 25 #35,248
2002 modern 32 #34,790
2003 modern 36 #34,522
2004 modern 44 #34,053
2005 modern 50 #33,784
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 65 #33,045
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 84 #31,842
2010 modern 91 #31,497
2011 modern 85 #32,127
2012 modern 93 #31,409
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 106 #29,895
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Rasouls 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 Pollokshields East, Ealing, Hounslow and Westminster. 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 Pollokshields East Glasgow City
2 Ealing 016 Ealing
3 Ealing 004 Ealing
4 Hounslow 003 Hounslow
5 Westminster 010 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rasoul

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Rasoul surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Rasoul household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Rasoul is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rasoul 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

Rasoul 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rasoul is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Rasoul, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rasoul

The surname Rasoul originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "rasul," which means "messenger" or "envoy." This name has strong religious and cultural ties to the Islamic faith.

In the early days of Islam, during the 7th century AD, the name Rasoul was likely associated with individuals who played a significant role in spreading the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It may have been bestowed upon those who were trusted messengers or envoys of the Islamic faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rasoul can be found in various historical Islamic texts and manuscripts, such as the Sirat Rasul Allah, which details the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. This work, written in the 8th century AD, provides insights into the importance and meaning of the name during that period.

Over the centuries, the surname Rasoul has been carried by notable figures who have left their mark on history. One such individual was Rasoul Gamzatov, a renowned Russian poet and writer of Avar descent, who lived from 1923 to 2003. His powerful works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Rasoul was Rasoul Khadem, an Iranian musician and vocalist born in 1920. He was celebrated for his contributions to the classical Persian music tradition and his mastery of the tar and setar instruments.

In the realm of politics, Rasoul Khodaparast, an Iranian politician born in 1931, served as a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and played a significant role in shaping the post-revolutionary government of Iran.

The name Rasoul has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and other regions where Arabic influences have been prevalent. For example, there is a village called Rasoul in Lebanon, as well as a town called Rasoul Khail in Pakistan.

It is important to note that while the surname Rasoul has its origins in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of the Islamic faith and the migration of people over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Rasoul surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rasoul surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Rasoul a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Rasoul surname mean?

A surname meaning messenger or apostle, derived from the Arabic word "rasul".

What does the Rasoul map show?

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