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UK surname

Kaka

A surname possibly derived from a Hindi word meaning "paternal uncle" or "older brother".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Trafford and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kaka is 127 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2016

127 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kaka surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kaka surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kaka 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
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1997 modern 36 #34,071
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 47 #33,320
2000 modern 51 #32,999
2001 modern 51 #32,850
2002 modern 61 #32,286
2003 modern 59 #32,530
2004 modern 70 #31,681
2005 modern 73 #31,616
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Kakas 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 Newham, Trafford, Waltham Forest, Westminster and Barking and Dagenham. 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 Newham 008 Newham
2 Trafford 001 Trafford
3 Waltham Forest 008 Waltham Forest
4 Westminster 009 Westminster
5 Barking and Dagenham 013 Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kaka

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

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

Kaka 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

Kaka 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 Kaka is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Kaka, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kaka

The surname KAKA is believed to have originated in India, specifically from the Sanskrit word "kaka" meaning "paternal uncle." It is thought to have first appeared as a surname around the 11th century AD.

In ancient Indian texts and records, the name KAKA can be found as a reference to respected elders or male relatives. One of the earliest known mentions is in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic, where the character Kaka is described as a wise and revered advisor.

The KAKA surname is predominantly found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It is also prevalent among certain communities in Pakistan, where it is believed to have been brought by migrants from India.

During the Mughal era in the 16th and 17th centuries, the KAKA surname appears in several historical documents and records, indicating its use among both Hindu and Muslim communities at that time.

Notable individuals with the surname KAKA throughout history include Kaka Randhir Singh (1835-1909), a prominent Indian philosopher and reformer; Kaka Baptista (1628-1700), a Goan priest and missionary who worked in Burma; and Kaka Sahib Kalelkar (1885-1981), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer.

Other well-known figures include Kaka Karlekar (1924-2021), an Indian journalist and writer, and Kaka Hathrasi (1906-1994), a renowned Indian folk singer and musician from Uttar Pradesh.

While the KAKA surname is more common in South Asia, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent and the Sanskrit language.

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FAQ

Kaka surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kaka surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Kaka a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Kaka surname mean?

A surname possibly derived from a Hindi word meaning "paternal uncle" or "older brother".

What does the Kaka map show?

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