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UK surname

Razi

An Arabic surname meaning "from the city of Rayy" in modern-day Iran.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Razi is 115 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

115 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Razi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Razi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Razi 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 39 #33,759
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 38 #34,142
2000 modern 41 #33,889
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 50 #33,282
2003 modern 48 #33,533
2004 modern 55 #33,154
2005 modern 56 #33,264
2006 modern 74 #31,850
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 103 #29,780
2011 modern 106 #29,157
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 114 #28,347
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Razis 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 Hounslow, Redbridge, Derby, Newham and Wandsworth. 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 Hounslow 010 Hounslow
2 Redbridge 030 Redbridge
3 Derby 005 Derby
4 Newham 010 Newham
5 Wandsworth 037 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Razi

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

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

Razi 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

Razi falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Razi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Razi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Razi

The surname RAZI has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically Iran. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Razi', which means 'from the city of Ray'. Ray, also known as Shahr-e-Rey, is an ancient city located in the vicinity of present-day Tehran, Iran.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the city of Ray was a prominent center of learning and culture. One of the most renowned individuals bearing the surname RAZI was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and scholar who lived from 854 to 925 CE.

The surname RAZI can be traced back to historical records from the 9th century, when it appeared in various manuscripts and writings from the region. One notable example is the work of Al-Razi himself, who authored numerous books on various subjects, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy.

In the 10th century, another prominent figure with the surname RAZI emerged – Abu Hatim Ahmad bin Hamdan al-Razi, a renowned scholar of hadith (Islamic traditions) and Arabic literature. He was born in Ray in 933 CE and died in 1025 CE.

The RAZI surname continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals throughout the medieval period. In the 11th century, Abu'l-Qasim al-Razi, a celebrated Persian physician and philosopher, made significant contributions to the field of medicine with his works on smallpox and other diseases.

During the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and Central Asia from the 11th to the 13th century, the RAZI surname was prominent among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Nizam al-Mulk, a Persian scholar and vizier of the Seljuk Empire, who was born in Rey in 1018 CE.

As the centuries passed, the RAZI surname spread beyond the boundaries of Iran, carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of the Middle East and beyond. In more recent history, the name has been associated with notable figures such as Mohammad Razi, an Iranian poet and literary critic born in 1865, and Syed Razi, an Indian politician and freedom fighter who lived from 1878 to 1927.

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FAQ

Razi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Razi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Razi a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Razi surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "from the city of Rayy" in modern-day Iran.

What does the Razi map show?

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