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UK surname

Talib

A surname indicating a student or seeker of knowledge.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Talib is 387 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

387

2016, ranked #12,170

Peak year

2016

387 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 387 in 2016, ranked #12,170.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Talib surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Talib surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Talib 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 133 #22,705
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 166 #20,458
2000 modern 162 #20,735
2001 modern 161 #20,543
2002 modern 174 #19,971
2003 modern 190 #18,683
2004 modern 216 #17,331
2005 modern 235 #16,335
2006 modern 255 #15,521
2007 modern 276 #14,855
2008 modern 283 #14,724
2009 modern 302 #14,353
2010 modern 330 #13,786
2011 modern 339 #13,404
2012 modern 342 #13,184
2013 modern 349 #13,215
2014 modern 371 #12,689
2015 modern 369 #12,627
2016 modern 387 #12,170

Geography

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Where Talibs 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 East Staffordshire, Derby, Luton and Birmingham. 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 East Staffordshire 011 East Staffordshire
2 Derby 016 Derby
3 East Staffordshire 013 East Staffordshire
4 Luton 010 Luton
5 Birmingham 037 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Talib

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Talib

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

Talib 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

Talib 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Talib

The surname TALIB originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam and the Arab conquests.

TALIB is derived from the Arabic word "talib," meaning "student" or "seeker of knowledge." It was initially used as a descriptive term or a byname for individuals who were dedicated to studying and acquiring knowledge, particularly in the fields of religion, literature, and philosophy.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the pursuit of knowledge was highly valued, and many scholars and intellectuals emerged from the Arab world. It is likely that some of these learned individuals or their descendants adopted the name TALIB as a surname to reflect their scholarly pursuits or affiliations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name TALIB can be found in the works of renowned Arab philosophers and historians, such as Al-Tabari (838-923 CE) and Al-Biruni (973-1048 CE), who mentioned individuals bearing this surname in their writings.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Talib al-Baghdadi (1039-1109 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on various subjects, including jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis.

During the Ayyubid Dynasty (1171-1260 CE), which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa, there was a notable individual named Saif al-Din al-Talib (1183-1249 CE), who served as a military commander and governor under the Ayyubid Sultan Al-Kamil.

In the 13th century, the Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517 CE) in Egypt and the Levant witnessed the rise of a prominent family bearing the surname TALIB. One of its members, Badr al-Din al-Talib (1239-1302 CE), was a renowned scholar, judge, and author who wrote extensively on Islamic law and theology.

Another notable figure with the surname TALIB was Abu Bakr al-Talib (1480-1550 CE), a Moroccan scholar and poet who lived during the Saadian Dynasty. He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his poetic works.

Over the centuries, the surname TALIB spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, as individuals and families migrated or established themselves in different areas. While the name has maintained its Arabic roots, it has also been subject to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation due to regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Talib surname: questions and answers

How common is the Talib surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 387 in 2016. That gives Talib a modern rank of #12,170.

What does the Talib surname mean?

A surname indicating a student or seeker of knowledge.

What does the Talib map show?

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