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UK surname

Youssef

An Arabic surname meaning "God increases in piety, power, and influence," derived from the name Joseph.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Youssef is 327 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

324

2016, ranked #13,966

Peak year

2014

327 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 324 in 2016, ranked #13,966.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Youssef surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Youssef surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Youssef 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 124 #23,669
1998 modern 140 #22,615
1999 modern 142 #22,607
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 194 #18,651
2003 modern 211 #17,513
2004 modern 226 #16,829
2005 modern 228 #16,683
2006 modern 229 #16,748
2007 modern 243 #16,243
2008 modern 256 #15,817
2009 modern 290 #14,778
2010 modern 320 #14,088
2011 modern 307 #14,386
2012 modern 322 #13,799
2013 modern 325 #13,924
2014 modern 327 #13,976
2015 modern 325 #13,927
2016 modern 324 #13,966

Geography

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Where Youssefs 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Hounslow and Islington. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 021 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Westminster 010 Westminster
3 Westminster 011 Westminster
4 Hounslow 026 Hounslow
5 Islington 018 Islington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Youssef

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Youssef surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Youssef household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Youssef is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Youssef 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

Youssef falls in decile 2 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 Youssef 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 Youssef, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Youssef

The surname Youssef has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic name Yusuf, which itself is a cognate of the Biblical Hebrew name Joseph. The name Yusuf is of great significance in Islamic tradition, as it was the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Youssef can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts from the 9th century, where it was spelled in various ways, such as Yusuf, Yusof, and Youssef. During this period, the name was particularly prevalent in regions like Egypt, Syria, and the Levant.

In the 11th century, the surname Youssef appears in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111), who mentions a contemporary scholar named Youssef al-Baghdadi. This suggests that the surname was well-established in the scholarly circles of the time.

The Crusades, which lasted from the 11th to the 13th centuries, also provide some historical references to individuals bearing the surname Youssef. One notable figure was Youssef ibn Ayyub (1165-1240), a Kurdish sultan who founded the Ayyubid dynasty and played a pivotal role in the battles against the Crusaders.

As the Arab world expanded and trade routes opened up, the surname Youssef spread to other regions, including North Africa and parts of Europe. In Spain, during the period of Muslim rule from the 8th to the 15th centuries, the surname Youssef was adopted by some members of the Moorish population.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Youssef throughout history are:

1. Youssef Kamal (1890-1973), an Egyptian actor and comedian often referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of Egypt." 2. Youssef Idris (1927-1991), an Egyptian writer and playwright known for his works depicting the struggles of the working class. 3. Youssef Chahine (1926-2008), an acclaimed Egyptian film director and one of the pioneers of Egyptian cinema. 4. Youssef Bey (1835-1909), a Lebanese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the 19th century. 5. Youssef Rahi (1938-2005), a Lebanese singer and composer who was a prominent figure in the Arabic music scene.

It is worth noting that while the surname Youssef has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and cultural exchange.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Youssef surname: questions and answers

How common is the Youssef surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 324 in 2016. That gives Youssef a modern rank of #13,966.

What does the Youssef surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "God increases in piety, power, and influence," derived from the name Joseph.

What does the Youssef map show?

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