UK surname

Kadar

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic meaning "measure" or "amount."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Colchester, Barnet and Havering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kadar is 164 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2016

164 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Kadar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kadar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Kadar 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
1997	modern	54	#32,210
1998	modern	59	#32,027
1999	modern	63	#31,798
2000	modern	61	#32,039
2001	modern	61	#31,891
2002	modern	76	#30,830
2003	modern	73	#31,186
2004	modern	74	#31,306
2005	modern	79	#30,950
2006	modern	84	#30,665
2007	modern	92	#29,929
2008	modern	87	#30,999
2009	modern	101	#29,445
2010	modern	118	#27,404
2011	modern	128	#25,793
2012	modern	143	#24,019
2013	modern	145	#24,207
2014	modern	156	#23,231
2015	modern	156	#23,106
2016	modern	164	#22,314

Geography

Where Kadars 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 Colchester, Barnet, Havering and Wolverhampton. 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	Colchester 014	Colchester
2	Barnet 041	Barnet
3	Colchester 004	Colchester
4	Havering 017	Havering
5	Wolverhampton 020	Wolverhampton

Forenames

First names often paired with Kadar

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Anna Rebecca Eva Lucy Miriam Maria Sara Anne Sophia Gabriella

Recent male names

Abdul Zoltan Zsolt George Gabor Martin Sheik Mohammed Adil Richard

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Kadar

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

Kadar 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

Kadar falls in decile 3 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Kadar

The surname KADAR is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Turkey and Syria. It is derived from the Arabic word "qadr," meaning "power," "destiny," or "fate." The name can trace its roots back to the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic expansion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KADAR can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars, who often used it as a title or honorific for individuals who demonstrated great wisdom, leadership, or spiritual prowess. It was not uncommon for scholars, religious leaders, or influential figures to adopt KADAR as a surname or epithet, signifying their perceived role in shaping the course of events.

In the 11th century, the name KADAR appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and Anatolia. One notable bearer of the name was Abu'l-Qasim Kadar, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the reign of the Seljuk Sultan Malik Shah I (1072-1092).

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes opened up, the name KADAR spread to other regions, including the Balkans and parts of Eastern Europe. In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent Ottoman statesman named Kadar Bey, who served as the governor of several provinces in the Balkans.

During the Ottoman period, the name KADAR became more prevalent in the Anatolian region of modern-day Turkey. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in this region can be found in the town of Kadar, located in the province of Amasya. The town's name is believed to have been derived from the surname of its founding family or a notable figure associated with the area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname KADAR:

1. Mehmed Kadar Pasha (1560-1637), an Ottoman grand vizier and military commander who served during the reign of Sultan Murad IV. 2. Ibrahim Kadar (1680-1745), a prominent Ottoman calligrapher and poet known for his contributions to the Naskh and Thuluth scripts. 3. Osman Kadar (1850-1920), a Turkish writer, journalist, and political activist who played a significant role in the Young Turk movement. 4. Ziya Kadar (1898-1964), a Turkish diplomat and statesman who served as the Foreign Minister of Turkey from 1954 to 1957. 5. Ali Kadar (1917-1989), a renowned Turkish author and playwright whose works explored social and political themes in modern Turkish society.

While the surname KADAR has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and beyond, carried by individuals and families who trace their ancestry back to the regions where the name originated.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kadar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kadar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Kadar a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Kadar surname mean?