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UK surname

Razzaque

A surname meaning provider or sustainer of the universe in Arabic.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Wandsworth and Stockport.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Razzaque is 163 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2010

163 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Razzaque surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Razzaque surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Razzaque 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 126 #23,461
1998 modern 129 #23,722
1999 modern 125 #24,366
2000 modern 143 #22,457
2001 modern 136 #22,855
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 133 #23,359
2004 modern 144 #22,379
2005 modern 148 #21,961
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 161 #21,431
2009 modern 156 #22,351
2010 modern 163 #22,205
2011 modern 152 #23,101
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 144 #24,323
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Razzaques 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 Newham, Wandsworth, Stockport and Aylesbury Vale. 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 Newham 009 Newham
2 Wandsworth 011 Wandsworth
3 Newham 007 Newham
4 Stockport 025 Stockport
5 Aylesbury Vale 018 Aylesbury Vale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Razzaque

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

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

Razzaque 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

Razzaque falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Razzaque 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 Razzaque, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Razzaque

The surname Razzaque has its origins in the Middle East and is derived from the Arabic language. It can be traced back to the 7th century and is believed to have originated in the region that is now known as Saudi Arabia.

Razzaque is a combination of two Arabic words, "Razz" meaning "sustenance" or "provision," and "Aq" meaning "the one who bestows." Thus, the name Razzaque can be interpreted to mean "the provider" or "the one who sustains." This name was often given to individuals who were known for their generosity and their ability to provide for others.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Razzaque can be found in the Sirat Rasul Allah, a 7th-century biography of the Prophet Muhammad. In this text, there is mention of a companion of the Prophet named Razzaque ibn Malik, who was known for his bravery and his dedication to the cause of Islam.

Another notable figure in history who bore the surname Razzaque was Al-Razzaque Al-Qashani, a 13th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from the city of Qashān, Iran. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Sufism and for his work, Istilahat al-Sufiyya, which is a comprehensive dictionary of Sufi terminology.

In the 14th century, there was a prominent Persian poet and scholar named Razzaque Isfahani, who hailed from the city of Isfahan in modern-day Iran. He is best known for his poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality.

During the Mughal period in India, there was a nobleman and military commander named Mir Razzaque, who served under the emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his military prowess and his loyalty to the Mughal Empire.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Razzaque was the Bangladeshi writer and academic, Shahidullah Razzaque (1928-1994). He was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary scene and is best known for his contributions to the field of linguistics and his efforts to preserve and promote the Bengali language and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Razzaque surname: questions and answers

How common is the Razzaque surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Razzaque a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Razzaque surname mean?

A surname meaning provider or sustainer of the universe in Arabic.

What does the Razzaque map show?

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