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UK surname

Gondal

A locational surname originating from the village of Gondal in Gujarat, India.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Manchester and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Gondal is 252 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

240

2016, ranked #17,278

Peak year

2015

252 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 240 in 2016, ranked #17,278.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Gondal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Gondal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Gondal 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 67 #30,915
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 96 #28,299
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 127 #24,019
2004 modern 144 #22,379
2005 modern 159 #20,983
2006 modern 180 #19,526
2007 modern 182 #19,618
2008 modern 189 #19,315
2009 modern 190 #19,656
2010 modern 216 #18,492
2011 modern 228 #17,673
2012 modern 237 #17,132
2013 modern 234 #17,556
2014 modern 235 #17,619
2015 modern 252 #16,705
2016 modern 240 #17,278

Geography

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Where Gondals 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 Bradford, Manchester and Hounslow. 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 Bradford 037 Bradford
2 Manchester 022 Manchester
3 Bradford 033 Bradford
4 Bradford 040 Bradford
5 Hounslow 016 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Gondal

These lists show first names that appear often with the Gondal surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Gondal

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Gondal, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Gondal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Gondal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Gondal is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Gondal 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

Gondal 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Gondal

The surname Gondal originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Rajasthan in northwestern India. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Gond," which refers to the Gond tribe, one of the largest tribal groups in central India.

Gondal is closely associated with the princely state of the same name, located in the Kathiawar peninsula of present-day Gujarat. The Gondal State was established in the 15th century and was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan. The name Gondal may have been adopted by members of this ruling family or by individuals closely associated with the state.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Gondal can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains references to individuals with the surname Gondal serving in various capacities within the Mughal imperial court.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Gondal was Kumbhaji II, the ruler of the Gondal State from 1721 to 1753. He is credited with expanding the territory and influence of the Gondal State during his reign. Another prominent individual was Bhagvatsinghji Sagramji Gondal (1855-1944), a social reformer and educator who established several educational institutions in Gondal.

The surname Gondal has also been associated with literary figures, such as Kavi Kalapi (1723-1824), a renowned Gujarati poet and scholar who served as the court poet of the Gondal State. Additionally, Dhananjaya Raja Gondal (1841-1925) was a distinguished scholar of Sanskrit literature and the author of several notable works.

Throughout history, the surname Gondal has been closely tied to the region of Rajasthan and Gujarat in India, with its origins likely stemming from the ruling elite of the Gondal State and the Gond tribal community.

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FAQ

Gondal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Gondal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 240 in 2016. That gives Gondal a modern rank of #17,278.

What does the Gondal surname mean?

A locational surname originating from the village of Gondal in Gujarat, India.

What does the Gondal map show?

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