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UK surname

Tariq

An Arabic surname meaning the conquerer or the morning star.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tariq is 3,477 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

3,477

2016, ranked #1,948

Peak year

2016

3,477 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,477 in 2016, ranked #1,948.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Tariq surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tariq surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tariq 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 954 #5,699
1998 modern 1,056 #5,423
1999 modern 1,140 #5,143
2000 modern 1,241 #4,768
2001 modern 1,247 #4,651
2002 modern 1,457 #4,164
2003 modern 1,562 #3,855
2004 modern 1,724 #3,531
2005 modern 1,847 #3,290
2006 modern 2,035 #3,038
2007 modern 2,241 #2,807
2008 modern 2,391 #2,682
2009 modern 2,628 #2,530
2010 modern 2,904 #2,380
2011 modern 2,950 #2,312
2012 modern 3,092 #2,163
2013 modern 3,239 #2,117
2014 modern 3,324 #2,077
2015 modern 3,391 #2,017
2016 modern 3,477 #1,948

Geography

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Where Tariqs 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 Oldham, Rochdale, Pendle, Luton and Manchester. 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 Oldham 035 Oldham
2 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
3 Pendle 011 Pendle
4 Luton 015 Luton
5 Manchester 027 Manchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tariq

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tariq

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

Tariq 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

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

Meaning and origin of Tariq

The surname Tariq is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "tariq" meaning "the morning star" or "the bringer of light." The name can be traced back to the 7th century and the Arab conquests of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly the Islamic invasion of Spain in 711 CE, led by the Berber general Tariq ibn Ziyad.

Tariq ibn Ziyad, born around 670 CE, is considered the first person to bear this surname. He was a Berber Muslim commander who led the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, establishing the first Islamic rule in the region. His name has been recorded in various historical chronicles and manuscripts, including the works of Ibn Khaldun and Al-Razi.

During the Moorish rule of Spain, the name Tariq became popular among the Muslim population. It was often associated with bravery, leadership, and the spread of Islam. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tariq can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a 13th-century document that listed the names of those who participated in the conquest of Seville in 1248.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Tariq. One such individual was Abu Bakr ibn Tariq (1019-1094), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Valencia, Spain. Another was Tariq al-Zammouri (1234-1303), a Moroccan explorer and traveler who is believed to have reached the Canary Islands in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name Tariq appeared in various documents related to the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. For instance, the "Libro de Repartimiento de Lorca" from 1452 mentions a certain Tariq al-Lori, a Muslim landowner in the city of Lorca.

As the Moors were expelled from Spain in the late 15th century, many families with the surname Tariq migrated to North Africa, particularly to Morocco and Algeria. In these regions, the name continued to be prominent, with several notable figures emerging, such as Ahmed Tariq al-Masmoudi (1688-1766), a Moroccan scholar and author of the "Khulasatu al-Athar."

While the surname Tariq is primarily associated with the Arab and Muslim world, it has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnicities and religions, particularly in regions where Arabic influence has been significant, such as parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

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FAQ

Tariq surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tariq surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,477 in 2016. That gives Tariq a modern rank of #1,948.

What does the Tariq surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning the conquerer or the morning star.

What does the Tariq map show?

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