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UK surname

Sajid

From Arabic, meaning happy, blissful, or fortunate.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sajid is 1,203 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,203

2016, ranked #4,944

Peak year

2016

1,203 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,203 in 2016, ranked #4,944.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sajid surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sajid surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sajid 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 323 #12,888
1998 modern 353 #12,470
1999 modern 393 #11,602
2000 modern 440 #10,629
2001 modern 432 #10,584
2002 modern 491 #9,752
2003 modern 543 #8,932
2004 modern 600 #8,346
2005 modern 658 #7,701
2006 modern 732 #7,121
2007 modern 767 #6,926
2008 modern 795 #6,786
2009 modern 875 #6,413
2010 modern 948 #6,133
2011 modern 990 #5,865
2012 modern 1,077 #5,383
2013 modern 1,132 #5,243
2014 modern 1,169 #5,133
2015 modern 1,178 #5,054
2016 modern 1,203 #4,944

Geography

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Where Sajids 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 Birmingham, Oldham, Manchester and Bradford. 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 Birmingham 140 Birmingham
2 Oldham 022 Oldham
3 Manchester 027 Manchester
4 Bradford 033 Bradford
5 Oldham 035 Oldham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sajid

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

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

Sajid 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

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

Meaning and origin of Sajid

The surname Sajid has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "sajid," which means "one who prostrates" or "one who bows down in prayer." This connection to Islam and religious devotion suggests that the name may have been adopted by early Muslim families or individuals.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sajid can be traced back to historical records from the 7th and 8th centuries, during the early days of the Islamic caliphates. It is likely that the name was initially used by Arab families or individuals who had embraced Islam and were living in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Mesopotamia, and parts of North Africa.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Sajid has been carried by various notable individuals across the Muslim world. One such person was Al-Sajid al-Bukhari, a renowned 9th-century Islamic scholar and hadith collector who authored the widely respected work "Sahih al-Bukhari," a compilation of authentic hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).

Another historical figure bearing the surname Sajid was Sajid al-Din al-Kawaneen, a 13th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial movements.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname Sajid has been present since the early medieval period, particularly among Muslim communities. One notable individual was Mir Sajid, a 16th-century Sufi mystic and poet from the region of present-day Pakistan, whose writings and teachings had a profound influence on the spiritual and cultural landscape of the region.

During the Mughal Empire era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the surname Sajid was also found among members of the nobility and courtiers. One such example is Sajid Khan, a prominent military commander and administrator who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

In more recent history, the surname Sajid has continued to be prevalent among Muslim communities across various regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. It has been carried by scholars, artists, politicians, and individuals from diverse walks of life.

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FAQ

Sajid surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sajid surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,203 in 2016. That gives Sajid a modern rank of #4,944.

What does the Sajid surname mean?

From Arabic, meaning happy, blissful, or fortunate.

What does the Sajid map show?

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