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UK surname

Tayyab

A Muslim surname meaning "virtuous" or "pure."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tayyab is 177 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

177

2016, ranked #21,230

Peak year

2016

177 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016, ranked #21,230.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Tayyab surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tayyab surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tayyab 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 32 #34,472
1998 modern 36 #34,246
1999 modern 40 #33,967
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 47 #33,219
2002 modern 59 #32,468
2003 modern 60 #32,446
2004 modern 70 #31,681
2005 modern 81 #30,740
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 141 #24,294
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 172 #21,575
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 165 #22,241
2016 modern 177 #21,230

Geography

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Where Tayyabs 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 Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Manchester, Rochdale and Brent. 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 Tower Hamlets 021 Tower Hamlets
2 Redbridge 032 Redbridge
3 Manchester 027 Manchester
4 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
5 Brent 031 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tayyab

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tayyab

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

Tayyab 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

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

Meaning and origin of Tayyab

The surname Tayyab is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "tayyib," which means "good," "pleasant," or "virtuous." The name likely emerged during the early centuries of Islam, possibly as a descriptive name or a title bestowed upon individuals known for their good character or moral qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tayyab can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 8th to 10th centuries. These documents often mention individuals bearing this name, although specific details about their lives and accomplishments are scarce. Variations in spelling, such as Tayib, Taib, or Taieb, were common during this period due to the lack of standardized writing conventions.

One notable figure from this era was Abu Tayyab al-Mutanabbi, a renowned Arab poet who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He was widely celebrated for his eloquent and influential verses, which explored themes of courage, honor, and loyalty. His works have been studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts for centuries.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Tayyab spread across various regions of the Islamic world, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula. It can be found in historical records from places like Andalusia (present-day Spain) and Morocco, where Arab and Berber communities had established settlements.

In the 14th century, a scholar and jurist named Tayyab al-Idrisi, born in Morocco, gained recognition for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Maliki school of Islamic law. His influential writings on legal principles and religious rulings were widely referenced by contemporaries and subsequent generations of scholars.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the surname Tayyab eventually spread to other parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent, where it became more prevalent during the Mughal Empire's rule in the 16th to 18th centuries. One notable figure from this period was Tayyab Ali Khan, a military commander and nobleman who served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

In more recent times, the name Tayyab has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, and professionals. For example, Tayyab Mahmud was a Pakistani writer and journalist known for his literary contributions in the 20th century, while Tayyab Siddiqui is a contemporary Canadian actor and filmmaker of Pakistani descent.

Overall, the surname Tayyab has a rich history spanning centuries and crossing geographical boundaries, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped its evolution and the lives of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tayyab surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tayyab surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016. That gives Tayyab a modern rank of #21,230.

What does the Tayyab surname mean?

A Muslim surname meaning "virtuous" or "pure."

What does the Tayyab map show?

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