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UK surname

Kalkan

A Turkish surname meaning "shield" or relating to those who made or handled shields.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barking and Dagenham, Hackney and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kalkan is 123 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2016

123 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Kalkan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kalkan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kalkan 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 35 #34,174
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 42 #33,778
2000 modern 36 #34,317
2001 modern 35 #34,261
2002 modern 49 #33,377
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 61 #32,581
2005 modern 66 #32,303
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 80 #31,833
2009 modern 93 #30,682
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 102 #29,759
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Kalkans 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 Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Enfield and Hounslow. 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 Barking and Dagenham 002 Barking and Dagenham
2 Hackney 013 Hackney
3 Enfield 015 Enfield
4 Hounslow 013 Hounslow
5 Barking and Dagenham 021 Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kalkan

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Kalkan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kalkan 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 includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Kalkan is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kalkan 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

Kalkan 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kalkan 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Kalkan

The surname KALKAN originated in Turkey. It is derived from the Turkish word "kalkan" which means "shield" or "buckler". This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled warrior or soldier, or perhaps someone who made or sold shields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KALKAN can be found in the Ottoman archives from the 16th century, where it was mentioned as the surname of a military officer in the Ottoman army. During the Ottoman period, surnames were not as commonly used as they are today, so the fact that this individual had a surname suggests that he may have been of a certain status or importance.

In the 18th century, there are records of a prominent Turkish scholar and poet named Mehmet Kalkan, who lived from 1715 to 1789. He was known for his works in both Turkish and Persian literature, and his contributions to the development of the Turkish language during that time period.

Another notable figure with the surname KALKAN was Ali Kalkan, a 19th-century Turkish military leader and statesman. He was born in 1810 and served as the Governor of several provinces in the Ottoman Empire, including Aleppo and Damascus. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman military during his time.

In the 20th century, Mustafa Kalkan was a Turkish painter and sculptor who was born in 1919 and died in 2005. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Turkish art, and his works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

Lastly, Semih Kalkan is a contemporary Turkish computer scientist and roboticist, born in 1982. He is currently a professor at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and is known for his research in areas such as computer vision, machine learning, and robotics.

The surname KALKAN has its roots deeply embedded in Turkish history and culture, with its meaning reflecting the martial and artistic traditions of the region. While it may not be as widely known as some other Turkish surnames, it has produced notable figures in various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kalkan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kalkan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Kalkan a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Kalkan surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "shield" or relating to those who made or handled shields.

What does the Kalkan map show?

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