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UK surname

Kainth

A Punjabi surname indicating a Khatri clan or community.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kainth is 848 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

822

2016, ranked #6,755

Peak year

2013

848 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 822 in 2016, ranked #6,755.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Kainth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kainth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kainth 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 5 #33,418
1997 modern 582 #8,320
1998 modern 601 #8,384
1999 modern 612 #8,336
2000 modern 627 #8,163
2001 modern 618 #8,104
2002 modern 678 #7,702
2003 modern 690 #7,472
2004 modern 712 #7,293
2005 modern 711 #7,237
2006 modern 745 #7,018
2007 modern 761 #6,971
2008 modern 775 #6,928
2009 modern 800 #6,888
2010 modern 824 #6,851
2011 modern 847 #6,639
2012 modern 813 #6,749
2013 modern 848 #6,650
2014 modern 827 #6,797
2015 modern 823 #6,778
2016 modern 822 #6,755

Geography

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Where Kainths 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 Wolverhampton, Oadby and Wigston 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 Wolverhampton 006 Wolverhampton
2 Wolverhampton 035 Wolverhampton
3 Wolverhampton 030 Wolverhampton
4 Oadby and Wigston 009 Oadby and Wigston
5 Ealing 026 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kainth

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Kainth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Kainth household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Kainth 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

Kainth 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

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

Meaning and origin of Kainth

The surname Kainth originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly the northwest region of Punjab. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kantha," which means "throat" or "neck," possibly alluding to the occupation or physical characteristics of the family's ancestors.

Historically, the Kainth surname was predominantly found among the Khatri and Arora communities, which were involved in trading and mercantile activities. Some scholars also associate the name with the Rajput warrior class, suggesting it may have been adopted by those who migrated to the Punjab region during ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kainth surname can be found in the Mughal-era revenue records, known as the "Ain-i-Akbari," compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This document mentions several individuals with the Kainth surname, indicating their presence and social standing in the region during that period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Hari Kainth played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire. He was a respected leader and military commander who fought alongside Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, a revered Sikh warrior and saint.

Another notable individual with the Kainth surname was Karam Kainth, a 19th-century Sikh scholar and poet. He authored several literary works, including the popular "Karam Prakash," which highlighted the teachings and philosophy of Sikhism.

During the British Raj, several Kainth families rose to prominence, including Sardar Sahib Sardar Bahadur Hari Singh Kainth, who served as a member of the Legislative Council in Punjab in the early 20th century. He was recognized for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Another influential figure was Sir Shadi Lal Kainth, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a crucial role in the drafting of the Government of India Act of 1935.

The Kainth surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Kainth Village in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, indicating the historical presence and settlement of families bearing this name in the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kainth surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kainth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 822 in 2016. That gives Kainth a modern rank of #6,755.

What does the Kainth surname mean?

A Punjabi surname indicating a Khatri clan or community.

What does the Kainth map show?

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