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UK surname

Jindal

An Indian surname indicating a person who worked in the wheat trade or flour milling.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jindal is 117 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2015

117 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • 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.

Jindal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jindal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jindal 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 32 #34,472
1998 modern 38 #34,066
1999 modern 36 #34,323
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 43 #33,871
2003 modern 50 #33,362
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 58 #33,094
2006 modern 60 #33,235
2007 modern 71 #32,484
2008 modern 81 #31,713
2009 modern 85 #31,717
2010 modern 106 #29,305
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Jindals 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 Redbridge, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hertsmere and Hillingdon. 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 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
2 Ealing 005 Ealing
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 011 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Hertsmere 005 Hertsmere
5 Hillingdon 019 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jindal

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jindal 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 Jindal

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jindal, 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 Jindal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jindal 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

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Jindal 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

Jindal 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

Jindal 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jindal is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Jindal, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jindal

The surname Jindal is of Indian origin and can be traced back to the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the states of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Jinda," which means "alive" or "living." The name is associated with the Jind or Jat community, a prominent agricultural and warrior class in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jindal can be found in historical documents and manuscripts dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable reference is the mention of the Jindal clan in the "Ain-i-Akbari," an administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605).

During the medieval period, the Jindal surname was closely linked to the Jat community's involvement in agriculture and military service. Several individuals with the name Jindal served as warriors and chieftains, playing crucial roles in local power dynamics and conflicts.

In the 18th century, the Jindal surname gained prominence with the rise of the Jindal dynasty, a ruling family in the Jind princely state, located in the present-day state of Haryana. The dynasty was founded by Raja Gaj Singh Jindal, who established the principality in the early 1700s.

One of the most notable figures in the Jindal family was Sir Ranbir Singh Jindal (1872-1949), a prominent politician and statesman who served as the last ruling Maharaja of Jind State. He played a significant role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence.

Another prominent individual with the Jindal surname was Hari Chand Jindal (1892-1957), an Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He established the Jindal Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India, known for its businesses in steel, power, and mining.

The Jindal surname has also been associated with several other notable individuals throughout history, including:

1. Naveen Jindal (born 1970), an Indian businessman and former Member of Parliament, who currently heads the Jindal Steel and Power Limited. 2. Savitri Jindal (born 1950), an Indian businesswoman and the chairperson emeritus of the O.P. Jindal Group. 3. Prithviraj Jindal (1892-1963), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. 4. Kailash Jindal (born 1945), an Indian billionaire businessman and the chairman of the JSW Group. 5. Priya Jindal (born 1986), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the social media platform Kinsing.

While the Jindal surname has its roots in northern India, it has gained recognition globally due to the success and achievements of individuals from the Jindal family in various fields, including business, politics, and entrepreneurship.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jindal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jindal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Jindal a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Jindal surname mean?

An Indian surname indicating a person who worked in the wheat trade or flour milling.

What does the Jindal map show?

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