Serroukh

Origin and Meaning

Serroukh is a British surname of Moroccan and Arabic origin. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "سرّوق," which means "a person from the east," or "a traveller from a faraway land." The Serroukh surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most individuals of North African or Middle Eastern descent bearing this surname.

Distribution and History

The distribution of the Serroukh surname in the United Kingdom is limited, with concentrations found in areas with significant North African diaspora communities, such as London and Birmingham. Individuals bearing the Serroukh surname may have family roots in Morocco, Algeria, or other North African countries.

Notable Individuals

Due to the limited prevalence of the Serroukh surname in the UK, there are no widely recognised or notable figures associated with this name in British history or contemporary society.

Variants and Similar Surnames

Variants of the Serroukh surname may include different spellings or Anglicised versions of the original Arabic name. Similar surnames of Arabic or North African origin may include variations like Sarouk, Sarroukh, or Serrouk.

In Popular Culture

The Serroukh surname is not commonly featured in popular culture or media in the United Kingdom, given its limited prevalence and recognition outside North African or Arab communities.

There are approximately 155 people named Serroukh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Serroukh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ahmed
  • Billal
  • Hisham
  • Jamal
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammed
  • Mustapha
  • Tarik
  • Yoseph
  • Youssef

Female

  • Aicha
  • Ekaterina
  • Farah
  • Fatima
  • Latifa
  • Mariam
  • Nabila
  • Naima
  • Sanaa
  • Sara

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