UK surname

Hundal

An Indian surname originating from the Jat community in Punjab region.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hundal is 449 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

417

2016, ranked #11,504

Peak year

2010

449 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 417 in 2016, ranked #11,504.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

Hundal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hundal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Hundal 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
1861	historical	2	#34,135
1997	modern	245	#15,483
1998	modern	250	#15,675
1999	modern	268	#15,070
2000	modern	274	#14,796
2001	modern	274	#14,576
2002	modern	311	#13,666
2003	modern	332	#12,914
2004	modern	337	#12,818
2005	modern	335	#12,795
2006	modern	350	#12,448
2007	modern	368	#12,125
2008	modern	391	#11,675
2009	modern	407	#11,556
2010	modern	449	#10,931
2011	modern	449	#10,807
2012	modern	435	#10,959
2013	modern	442	#10,997
2014	modern	438	#11,149
2015	modern	428	#11,276
2016	modern	417	#11,504

Geography

Where Hundals 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 Hounslow, Leicester, Ealing, Slough and Redbridge. 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	Hounslow 016	Hounslow
2	Leicester 038	Leicester
3	Ealing 026	Ealing
4	Slough 012	Slough
5	Redbridge 034	Redbridge

Forenames

First names often paired with Hundal

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Surinder Sarbjit Kulwinder Amandeep Rupinder Kamaljit Manjit Gurpreet Harpreet Jasbir

Recent male names

Inderjit Amarjit Gurinder Sandeep Harjit Satvir Jatinder Ravinder Pavandeep Harinder

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Hundal

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Hundal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Hundal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Hundal 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

Hundal 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

Hundal falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Hundal 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 - Indian

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Hundal

The surname Hundal has its roots in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, with origins dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Hindi word "hund," which means "elephant." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in handling or training elephants, or perhaps were part of a profession or occupation related to these majestic animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hundal surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Punjab, which was then ruled by the Mughal Empire. During this period, many surnames emerged as a way to distinguish between different families and lineages. The Hundal name likely originated as a descriptive surname, reflecting the occupation or association of the family with elephants.

Throughout the centuries, the Hundal surname has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts. For instance, in the 18th century, there are references to individuals bearing this name in the chronicles of the Sikh Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Punjab region during that time.

Notable individuals with the Hundal surname have made their mark across various fields. One prominent figure was Sardar Baghel Singh Hundal (1867-1938), a prominent Sikh leader and politician who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He actively campaigned for the rights of the Sikh community and advocated for greater autonomy within the British Raj.

Another noteworthy individual was Sardar Balwant Singh Hundal (1892-1962), a renowned educationist and social reformer. He dedicated his life to promoting education and empowering marginalized communities in the Punjab region. He established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to uplift the underprivileged sections of society.

In the realm of arts and literature, Sardar Gurbakhsh Singh Hundal (1926-2005) was a celebrated Punjabi writer and poet. His works, which explored themes of social justice, spirituality, and human relationships, garnered widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards.

The Hundal surname has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as the village of Hundal in the Ludhiana district. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between the name and the region's history and geography.

While the Hundal surname has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of the Punjab region, where it has endured as a testament to the rich tapestry of names and their significance in preserving cultural identities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hundal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hundal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 417 in 2016. That gives Hundal a modern rank of #11,504.

What does the Hundal surname mean?