UK surname

Razzaq

A surname possibly derived from the Arabic name meaning "provider" or "sustainer".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Razzaq is 1,016 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

1,004

2016, ranked #5,786

Peak year

2014

1,016 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 1,004 in 2016, ranked #5,786.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Razzaq surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Razzaq surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Razzaq 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
1911	historical	1	#34,332
1997	modern	439	#10,264
1998	modern	505	#9,518
1999	modern	542	#9,079
2000	modern	548	#8,976
2001	modern	554	#8,762
2002	modern	674	#7,736
2003	modern	679	#7,576
2004	modern	713	#7,287
2005	modern	747	#6,986
2006	modern	769	#6,851
2007	modern	806	#6,637
2008	modern	839	#6,501
2009	modern	888	#6,333
2010	modern	982	#5,967
2011	modern	972	#5,944
2012	modern	968	#5,882
2013	modern	1,000	#5,822
2014	modern	1,016	#5,786
2015	modern	1,006	#5,780
2016	modern	1,004	#5,786

Geography

Where Razzaqs 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, Waltham Forest, Derby, Oldham and Kirklees. 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	Waltham Forest 019	Waltham Forest
3	Derby 016	Derby
4	Oldham 035	Oldham
5	Kirklees 031	Kirklees

Forenames

First names often paired with Razzaq

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Sobia Saima Iram Uzma Shaheen Asma Shahida Samina Nazia Nadia

Recent male names

Abdul Mohammed Mohammad Muhammad Imran Shahid Kashif Tariq Faisal Kamran

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Razzaq

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

Razzaq 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

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Razzaq

The surname RAZZAQ is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic conquests. It is derived from the Arabic word "Razzaq," which means "the provider" or "the sustainer," and is considered to be one of the 99 names of God in Islam.

The name RAZZAQ first appeared in written records during the early Islamic era, particularly in regions that were conquered by the Arab Muslim armies, such as the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Persia. It was commonly adopted by individuals who converted to Islam or were descendants of Arab settlers in these areas.

One of the earliest known references to the surname RAZZAQ can be found in the writings of Al-Tabari, a renowned Islamic scholar and historian who lived from 838 to 923 AD. In his work, "The History of Prophets and Kings," he mentions individuals with the name RAZZAQ serving in various capacities during the early Islamic caliphates.

During the medieval period, the surname RAZZAQ gained prominence in various parts of the Muslim world, from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia. Notable individuals bearing this name include Abd al-Razzaq al-Sanhaji (1057-1117), a renowned Muslim jurist and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal), and Abd al-Razzaq al-Kashani (1335-1459), a Persian philosopher and theologian.

In the Ottoman Empire, the RAZZAQ surname was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in religious and scholarly pursuits. One notable figure was Mustafa Razzaq Efendi (1642-1708), an Ottoman calligrapher and poet who served as the head of the calligraphers' guild in Istanbul.

Other notable individuals with the surname RAZZAQ include:

1. Muhammad Razzaq (1919-1992), a Pakistani historian and author known for his works on Islamic history and culture. 2. Abdul Razzaq (born 1979), a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 1999 to 2013. 3. Razzaq Farraj Haidari (1944-2007), an Iraqi poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. 4. Razzaq Abdel Qadir (born 1957), an Iraqi-British writer and journalist who has written extensively on Middle Eastern affairs. 5. Abdul Razzaq Hekmati (1932-2020), an Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to 1996.

While the surname RAZZAQ has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various regions and is now found among individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, particularly in areas with significant Muslim populations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Razzaq surname: questions and answers

How common is the Razzaq surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,004 in 2016. That gives Razzaq a modern rank of #5,786.

What does the Razzaq surname mean?