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UK surname

Kahlon

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "wheat vendor" or "wheat merchant".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kahlon is 487 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

486

2016, ranked #10,189

Peak year

2011

487 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 486 in 2016, ranked #10,189.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kahlon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kahlon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kahlon 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 305 #13,377
1998 modern 332 #12,990
1999 modern 342 #12,829
2000 modern 361 #12,288
2001 modern 347 #12,449
2002 modern 368 #12,168
2003 modern 364 #12,068
2004 modern 377 #11,776
2005 modern 390 #11,397
2006 modern 416 #10,912
2007 modern 425 #10,837
2008 modern 441 #10,600
2009 modern 462 #10,444
2010 modern 482 #10,319
2011 modern 487 #10,155
2012 modern 459 #10,513
2013 modern 474 #10,421
2014 modern 486 #10,309
2015 modern 479 #10,327
2016 modern 486 #10,189

Geography

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Where Kahlons 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 Slough, Redbridge and Ealing. 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 Slough 011 Slough
2 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
3 Redbridge 030 Redbridge
4 Ealing 029 Ealing
5 Ealing 037 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kahlon

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

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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, Kahlon 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

Kahlon 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kahlon 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 Kahlon 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 Kahlon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kahlon

The surname Kahlon originated from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kalhana', meaning an auspicious moment or a fortunate time. The name is commonly found among the Hindu Khatri community, who are traditionally involved in trade and commerce.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kahlon surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical records and inscriptions from the region. Some of the earliest known individuals with this surname include Lala Kahlon, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Lahore during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Kahlon family rose to prominence in the princely state of Patiala, which was ruled by the Sikh dynasty of the same name. The most notable figure from this period was Maharaja Karam Singh Kahlon, who ruled Patiala from 1813 to 1845 and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

Another historical figure with the Kahlon surname was Brij Lal Kahlon, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the late 19th century. He wrote several books on Sikh history and literature, including the acclaimed work "Gur Shabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh".

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the Kahlon surname was Sardar Partap Singh Kahlon, a renowned politician and social reformer. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a significant role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution.

More recently, Preneet Kaur Kahlon, born in 1952, has been a prominent political figure in India. She has served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the central government.

It is worth noting that the Kahlon surname is also found in other parts of South Asia, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, where it may have slightly different origins or meanings. However, the core essence of the name remains rooted in the historical and cultural traditions of the Punjab region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kahlon surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kahlon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 486 in 2016. That gives Kahlon a modern rank of #10,189.

What does the Kahlon surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "wheat vendor" or "wheat merchant".

What does the Kahlon map show?

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