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UK surname

Zare

An occupational surname derived from the Iranian Persian word "zar" meaning goldsmith.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dudley, Leeds and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zare is 104 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2016

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Zare surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Zare surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zare 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
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 12 #36,785
1998 modern 13 #36,679
1999 modern 18 #36,151
2000 modern 15 #36,425
2001 modern 18 #35,961
2002 modern 22 #35,709
2003 modern 27 #35,279
2004 modern 30 #35,186
2005 modern 39 #34,652
2006 modern 40 #34,854
2007 modern 43 #34,845
2008 modern 47 #34,699
2009 modern 61 #33,915
2010 modern 74 #33,167
2011 modern 67 #33,704
2012 modern 89 #31,934
2013 modern 88 #32,349
2014 modern 95 #31,792
2015 modern 94 #31,872
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Zares 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 Dudley, Leeds, Barnet and Westminster. 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 Dudley 040 Dudley
2 Leeds 015 Leeds
3 Barnet 007 Barnet
4 Westminster 006 Westminster
5 Barnet 017 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zare

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Zare is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Zare 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

Zare 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 Zare 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
Asian - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Zare

The surname Zare traces its origins to the Persian-speaking regions of Iran, specifically during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Persian word "zār," which signifies a place associated with abundance and flourishing. Historically, the regions known for this surname include central and southern parts of Iran, particularly in the provinces of Fars and Khuzestan.

In historical records, variations in the spelling such as Zari and Zar have been documented. One early mention of the surname Zare dates back to an Iranian manuscript from the 13th century, where a merchant named Bahram Zare is recorded as one of the notable figures in the city of Shiraz. His contributions to the local trade and commerce highlight the name's association with prosperous individuals.

Another significant historical figure bearing this surname is Khodadad Zare, a renowned 16th-century Persian poet from the city of Isfahan. His lyrical contributions to Persian literature are well-documented in various anthologies, amplifying the cultural significance of the name.

By the 18th century, the name Zare appears in the context of local governance within the region of Shiraz, with records documenting one Habibullah Zare serving as a prominent city official. His administrative role during the Zand dynasty exemplifies the surname's linkage to influential societal roles.

Further reflecting the surname's historical presence, in the early 19th century during the Qajar dynasty, another Zare is noted: Ali Reza Zare, a respected scholar and advisor to the provincial governor in Fars. His contributions to educational reforms and civic administration are well-recognized in historical accounts of the period.

Shifting to the 20th century, Mohammad Zare emerged as a key figure in the nationalist movements of early 20th-century Iran. Born in 1892, he played a significant role in advocating for modern educational practices and social reforms, leaving a lasting legacy on the socio-political landscape of the country until his death in 1965.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Zare surname: questions and answers

How common is the Zare surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Zare a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Zare surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the Iranian Persian word "zar" meaning goldsmith.

What does the Zare map show?

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