Rasul

Rasul is a British surname of Arabic origin, derived from the word "rasoul," meaning "messenger" or "prophet" in Arabic. This surname is primarily found in communities with South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage living in the United Kingdom.

The Rasul surname may have been adopted by families who have ancestral ties to regions where Arabic influence is prevalent. It is often associated with Islamic heritage due to its linguistic connection to the term used for prophets in Islam.

Individuals bearing the surname Rasul can be found across various professions and industries in the UK, contributing to the multicultural tapestry of British society.

As with many surnames of diverse origins in the UK, the surname Rasul exemplifies the rich cultural heritage and migration history that has shaped the British population over the centuries.

There are approximately 1,427 people named Rasul in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,582nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Rasul.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Pakistan

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Faiz
  • Ghulam
  • Imran
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Shahid
  • Tahir
  • Tariq
  • Zahid

Female

  • Farah
  • Fozia
  • Ishrat
  • Nadia
  • Naila
  • Saima
  • Shabana
  • Shaheen
  • Shamim
  • Shazia
  • Sobia
  • Yasmin
  • Zubeda

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