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UK surname

Jadhav

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yadhav' meaning a descendant of the Yadava clan.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jadhav is 287 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

273

2016, ranked #15,800

Peak year

2014

287 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016, ranked #15,800.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jadhav surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jadhav surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jadhav 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 58 #31,831
1998 modern 70 #30,968
1999 modern 65 #31,605
2000 modern 62 #31,939
2001 modern 62 #31,798
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 77 #30,762
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 124 #24,750
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 191 #19,592
2010 modern 219 #18,319
2011 modern 220 #18,096
2012 modern 234 #17,291
2013 modern 264 #16,191
2014 modern 287 #15,342
2015 modern 273 #15,789
2016 modern 273 #15,800

Geography

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Where Jadhavs 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 Breckland, Hounslow, Brent and Harrow. 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 Breckland 016 Breckland
2 Hounslow 012 Hounslow
3 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
4 Brent 020 Brent
5 Harrow 023 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jadhav

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jadhav

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jadhav is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Jadhav 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

Jadhav falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jadhav 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Jadhav

The surname Jadhav has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Jadav," which refers to the Yadava clan, an ancient Hindu clan tracing its lineage to Lord Krishna. This clan was prominent in the region during the medieval period.

The earliest known references to the name can be found in historical records and inscriptions from the 12th and 13th centuries. The Yadava dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka from the 9th to the 14th centuries, played a significant role in the propagation of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pandharpur inscriptions from the 13th century, which mention individuals with the surname Jadhav holding prominent positions in the Yadava court. The name is also found in various medieval manuscripts and literary works from the region.

Notable historical figures with the surname Jadhav include Bhillama Jadhav, a prominent military leader and minister during the reign of the Yadava king Ramachandra in the 13th century. Malhar Rao Jadhav, a Maratha military commander in the 18th century, played a crucial role in the Maratha campaigns against the Mughal Empire.

Another notable figure is Khanderao Jadhav, a 16th-century Maratha warrior who fought against the Mughal forces and was instrumental in establishing the Maratha Empire's dominance in the Deccan region. Yashwantrao Jadhav, born in 1810, was a prominent social reformer and leader of the Yadav community in Maharashtra during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Bhaurao Krishnaji Jadhav, born in 1888, was a prominent Indian independence activist and a member of the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was involved in various non-violent protests against British rule.

The surname Jadhav has its roots in the ancient Yadava clan and has been associated with military prowess, leadership, and social reform throughout history. While the name has evolved in its spellings and variations over time, it continues to hold a prominent place in the cultural and historical fabric of Maharashtra and the Indian subcontinent.

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FAQ

Jadhav surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jadhav surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016. That gives Jadhav a modern rank of #15,800.

What does the Jadhav surname mean?

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yadhav' meaning a descendant of the Yadava clan.

What does the Jadhav map show?

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