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UK surname

Yasir

An Arabic surname derived from the name Yasir, meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yasir is 344 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

344

2016, ranked #13,347

Peak year

2016

344 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 344 in 2016, ranked #13,347.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Yasir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yasir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yasir 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 14 #36,528
1998 modern 15 #36,457
1999 modern 26 #35,320
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 56 #32,753
2003 modern 61 #32,352
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 138 #23,156
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 185 #20,010
2010 modern 221 #18,205
2011 modern 236 #17,279
2012 modern 268 #15,745
2013 modern 310 #14,403
2014 modern 322 #14,113
2015 modern 322 #14,023
2016 modern 344 #13,347

Geography

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Where Yasirs 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, Bradford, Calderdale, Redbridge and Wandsworth. 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 Bradford 033 Bradford
3 Calderdale 012 Calderdale
4 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
5 Wandsworth 035 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yasir

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

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

Yasir 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

Yasir 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 Yasir 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Yasir, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Yasir

The surname Yasir originates from the Arabic-speaking regions, primarily within the Arabian Peninsula, and its roots can be traced back to the early Islamic period around the 7th century. The name Yasir is derived from the Arabic word "yusr," which means "ease" or "wealth." In historical contexts, the name often signified someone who was prosperous or someone who brought ease to others, possibly indicating a person of notable status or wealth within their community.

The earliest records of the surname Yasir appear in Islamic texts and hadiths, where it is mentioned in relation to early followers of Islam. One prominent historical figure is Ammar bin Yasir, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. He played a significant role in early Islamic history, known for his piety and staunch support of the Prophet during the formative years of Islam.

Another historical reference is found in the city of Al-Mada'in in Iraq, where records from the Abbasid Caliphate period (8th to 13th centuries) mention individuals bearing the surname Yasir. This reinforces its use and significance in the Islamic world, particularly in regions that were part of the Abbasid Empire’s wide-reaching influence.

Yasir has also been associated with the spread of Islam into North Africa and Andalusia (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Historical manuscripts from the 10th century Moorish Spain reference a certain Abu Yasir al-Balansi, a scholar and poet renowned for his literary contributions. His works have been mentioned in various Andalusian chronicles, positioning him as a significant cultural figure of his time.

In the Indian subcontinent, during the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, administrative records note the presence of Yasir as a surname among the elite and scholar classes. One notable example is Yasir Khan, an advisor in the court of Emperor Akbar, whose reforms in agriculture and trade were documented in the Mughal administrative records.

Additionally, Ottoman Empire records from the 18th century cite several individuals with the surname Yasir, attesting to its continued prominence. One such individual is Yusuf Yasir Pasha, a governor of Ottoman territories in the Balkans, whose tenure was marked by significant infrastructural developments and policies that improved local governance.

These historical references show the surname Yasir not only across different periods but also spanning a wide geographical area, reflecting the spread of Islamic culture and the movement of people through trade, conquest, and scholarship.

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FAQ

Yasir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yasir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 344 in 2016. That gives Yasir a modern rank of #13,347.

What does the Yasir surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from the name Yasir, meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous."

What does the Yasir map show?

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