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UK surname

Salahuddin

An Arabic surname derived from Salah al-Din meaning "righteousness of the faith".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salahuddin is 149 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2014

149 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Salahuddin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Salahuddin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Salahuddin 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 49 #32,776
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 64 #31,692
2000 modern 64 #31,735
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 80 #30,387
2003 modern 70 #31,486
2004 modern 76 #31,125
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 101 #28,505
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 136 #24,830
2013 modern 146 #24,107
2014 modern 149 #23,969
2015 modern 142 #24,617
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Salahuddins 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 Slough, Waltham Forest, Kensington and Chelsea and Redbridge. 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 Slough 007 Slough
2 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest
3 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
5 Redbridge 036 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salahuddin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salahuddin

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

Salahuddin 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

Salahuddin 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Salahuddin

The surname "SALAHUDDIN" has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the era of the Crusades. This name is believed to have originated in regions that are now part of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SALAHUDDIN" can be found in various historical accounts and chronicles from the 12th century. It is associated with the renowned Muslim leader and military commander, Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known in the Western world as Saladin (1137-1193). He was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty and played a pivotal role in the Third Crusade, successfully defending Muslim territories against the invading Christian forces.

The name "SALAHUDDIN" is derived from the Arabic words "salah" meaning "righteousness" or "virtue," and "al-Din" meaning "the religion" or "the faith." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "the righteousness of the faith" or "the virtue of the religion." It is a name that carries significant religious and cultural significance within the Islamic tradition.

In addition to Saladin, several other notable historical figures have borne the surname "SALAHUDDIN." One such individual was Salahuddin Ayyubi (1138-1193), a Kurdish commander and military leader who served as the vizier of the Ayyubid dynasty under Saladin's rule. Another was Salahuddin Yusuf (1426-1459), a ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria during the 15th century.

The name "SALAHUDDIN" has also been associated with various places and locations throughout history. For instance, the Salahuddin Citadel, a medieval fortified complex located in the city of Cairo, Egypt, was named after Saladin himself, reflecting his legacy and influence in the region.

Other notable individuals with the surname "SALAHUDDIN" include:

1. Salahuddin Khilji (1339-1346), the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate of India. 2. Salahuddin Yusuf (1490-1550), a Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Kashmir, known for his contributions to Islamic literature and philosophy. 3. Salahuddin Siddiqui (1891-1975), an Indian Muslim scholar, writer, and educator who played a significant role in the independence movement of British India. 4. Salahuddin Ahmed (1920-2001), a Bangladeshi politician and statesman who served as the third President of Bangladesh from 1986 to 1988. 5. Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury (1952-2015), a Bangladeshi politician and businessman who was controversially executed for his alleged involvement in war crimes during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Salahuddin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Salahuddin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Salahuddin a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Salahuddin surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from Salah al-Din meaning "righteousness of the faith".

What does the Salahuddin map show?

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