PERVEZ
Pervez
Pervez is a British surname of South Asian origin, particularly common among individuals with roots in Pakistan. The name is derived from the Persian words par meaning 'piece' or 'part', and vez meaning 'son', signifying 'son of a noble' or 'nobleman' in Persian etymology.
History
The Pervez surname is believed to have been brought to Britain during the period of the British Raj when interactions between India and Britain were frequent. Many individuals bearing the surname Pervez may have migrated to Britain either for employment opportunities or to seek a new life. Over time, the name has become woven into the fabric of the British multicultural society.
Distribution
The Pervez surname can be found across various regions in the UK, with notable concentrations in cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bradford, which have significant South Asian communities.
Notable Individuals
- Amir Pervez: A renowned British-Pakistani artist known for his vibrant and culturally rich paintings.
- Zara Pervez: An up-and-coming British-Pakistani entrepreneur who founded a successful tech start-up in London.
The surname Pervez has enriched the diversity of British society and contributed to the multicultural tapestry that defines contemporary Britain.
There are approximately 1,033 people named Pervez in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,182nd most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Pervez.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amjad
- Aslam
- Imran
- Khalid
- Maqsood
- Mo
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Muhammed
- Sajid
- Shahid
- Tariq
- Zishan
Female
- Asma
- Farrah
- Farzana
- Nasreen
- Nazia
- Rehana
- Sadaf
- Saima
- Shabnam
- Shazia