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UK surname

Zaki

A surname meaning bright, intelligent, or clever in Arabic.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zaki is 303 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

278

2016, ranked #15,579

Peak year

2013

303 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016, ranked #15,579.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Zaki surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Zaki surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zaki 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 144 #21,660
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 160 #20,943
2000 modern 167 #20,332
2001 modern 169 #19,912
2002 modern 193 #18,713
2003 modern 214 #17,343
2004 modern 234 #16,416
2005 modern 231 #16,529
2006 modern 223 #17,036
2007 modern 228 #16,984
2008 modern 241 #16,481
2009 modern 255 #16,183
2010 modern 270 #15,896
2011 modern 268 #15,843
2012 modern 280 #15,248
2013 modern 303 #14,651
2014 modern 289 #15,251
2015 modern 284 #15,344
2016 modern 278 #15,579

Geography

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Where Zakis 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, Walsall, Lambeth, Brent and Wolverhampton. 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 003 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Walsall 030 Walsall
3 Lambeth 004 Lambeth
4 Brent 032 Brent
5 Wolverhampton 026 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zaki

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Zaki, 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 Zaki surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Zaki 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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Zaki is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Zaki 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

Zaki falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Zaki

The surname Zaki has its origins in the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The earliest records of the surname Zaki can be traced back to the medieval Islamic period, around the 9th to 11th centuries, a time when Arabic culture and language were flourishing and spreading.

The name Zaki is derived from the Arabic word زكي, which means "pure,” "chaste," or "righteous." It shares its roots with other Semitic languages and has variations in spelling, such as Zakki or Zaqqi, depending on the dialect and region. The use of the surname often indicated a person of notable virtue or good character.

Historical references to the surname Zaki can be found in various Islamic texts and records. One of the earliest references is in the works of scholars during the Abbasid Caliphate, a period when many names were documented in manuscripts for scientific, literary, and religious achievements. These texts often highlighted individuals with commendable reputations, reflecting the meaning of their surnames.

The earliest recorded individuals holding the surname Zaki include Mohammed Al-Zaki, a renowned scholar and mathematician who resided in Baghdad during the late 10th century. His works in the field of algebra significantly contributed to the development of mathematics in the Islamic Golden Age. Another notable figure is Al-Zaki Al-Halabi, a 12th-century poet from Aleppo, whose verses are still celebrated for their beauty and depth.

One prominent historical figure with the surname Zaki was Zaki Pasha, born in 1830 and died in 1900, who served as an influential Egyptian statesman and governor during the Ottoman Empire. His leadership and reforms in administrative governance were well-documented in various state and historical records.

In the 19th century, Mohammed Zaki Bey, an Egyptian military officer born in 1816 and died in 1888, gained prominence for his role in modernizing the Egyptian military. His efforts were crucial in establishing a more structured and efficient military framework, influencing Egypt's defensive capabilities.

Another significant historical personality is Zaki Naguib Mahmoud, a celebrated Egyptian philosopher and professor, born in 1905 and died in 1993. His contributions to the understanding and interpretation of Islamic philosophy have had a lasting impact on modern philosophical discourse in the Arab world.

The surname Zaki, with its rich etymological roots and historical significance, has been borne by many individuals who have left indelible marks in their respective fields. These individuals reflect the core virtues associated with the name, emphasizing purity, righteousness, and intellectual contributions across different periods and regions.

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FAQ

Zaki surname: questions and answers

How common is the Zaki surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016. That gives Zaki a modern rank of #15,579.

What does the Zaki surname mean?

A surname meaning bright, intelligent, or clever in Arabic.

What does the Zaki map show?

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