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UK surname

Kader

A Turkish surname meaning "fate" or "destiny" in Arabic.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Kader surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 453, ranked #10,748, up from #34,027 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kader is 456 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 45200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

453

2016, ranked #10,748

Peak year

2015

456 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kader had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 453 in 2016, ranked #10,748.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Kader surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kader surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kader 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 6 #33,230
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 128 #23,238
1998 modern 141 #22,517
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 163 #20,657
2001 modern 153 #21,197
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 222 #16,942
2004 modern 241 #16,086
2005 modern 270 #14,822
2006 modern 301 #13,886
2007 modern 316 #13,566
2008 modern 344 #12,874
2009 modern 405 #11,616
2010 modern 424 #11,449
2011 modern 394 #11,997
2012 modern 431 #11,047
2013 modern 450 #10,831
2014 modern 450 #10,902
2015 modern 456 #10,715
2016 modern 453 #10,748

Geography

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Where Kaders 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, Westminster, Middlesbrough, Manchester and Powys. 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 025 Bradford
2 Westminster 009 Westminster
3 Middlesbrough 001 Middlesbrough
4 Manchester 056 Manchester
5 Powys 012 Powys

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kader

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Kader surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Kader household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Kader 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

Kader 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

Kader falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kader 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Kader

The surname Kader has its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the word "qadr," which means "power" or "destiny." This name likely emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, between the 7th and 10th centuries.

Kader is believed to have initially been used as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who possessed power, authority, or a strong sense of fate. Over time, it transitioned into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kader can be traced back to ancient Arabic manuscripts and chronicles from the 8th and 9th centuries. These documents often mentioned individuals with this name in connection with various professions, such as scholars, poets, and military leaders.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Kader was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, a Persian polymath who lived from 865 to 925 CE. He was a prominent physician, philosopher, and alchemist, renowned for his contributions to various fields of knowledge.

Another significant individual was Ibn al-Kader, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from Baghdad. He was known for his teachings on spirituality and his influential work, "Al-Futuh al-Ghaybi," which explored the mystical aspects of Islam.

In the 13th century, the name Kader appeared in various records from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria. One notable figure was Baibars al-Kader, a Mamluk sultan who ruled from 1260 to 1277 CE and was known for his military prowess and expansion of the Mamluk empire.

During the Ottoman Empire, the surname Kader was also present among various communities within its territories. One example is Hasan Kader, a 16th-century Ottoman architect responsible for designing several iconic mosques and palaces in Istanbul.

As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some areas, it was spelled as "Qader," "Kadir," or "Qadir," reflecting local linguistic influences and adaptations.

While the surname Kader has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been adopted by various communities around the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Arabic culture and language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kader families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kader surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Nottinghamshire leads with 1 Kaders recorded in 1881 and an index of 76.92x.

County Total Index
Nottinghamshire 1 76.92x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nottingham St Mary in Nottinghamshire leads with 1 Kaders recorded in 1881 and an index of 294.12x.

Place Total Index
Nottingham St Mary 1 294.12x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kader surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Moses 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kader households.

FAQ

Kader surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kader surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Kader surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kader surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 453 in 2016. That gives Kader a modern rank of #10,748.

What does the Kader surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "fate" or "destiny" in Arabic.

What does the Kader map show?

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