UK surname
A surname originating from a nickname referring to someone being bald or having a shaved head.
In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Kall surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 30, ranked #35,997, down from #33,110 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, St Marylebone and Aston with Aughton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kall is 102 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 500.0%.
1881 census count
5
Ranked #33,110
Modern count
30
2016, ranked #35,997
Peak year
1861
102 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kall surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 11 | #31,309 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 5 | #33,110 |
| 1891 | historical | 81 | #26,632 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 9 | #32,754 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 12 | #36,715 |
| 2004 | modern | 12 | #36,835 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 10 | #37,335 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 23 | #36,414 |
| 2014 | modern | 25 | #36,314 |
| 2015 | modern | 27 | #36,173 |
| 2016 | modern | 30 | #35,997 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, St Marylebone, Aston with Aughton, Preston and St Mary Islington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Aston with Aughton | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Preston | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kall surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kall, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Kall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kall household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Kall is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname KALL has its origins in England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cald," meaning cold or cool, and was likely originally a descriptive nickname given to someone who had a cold demeanor or lived in a cold region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KALL can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it is spelled "Calde." It may also be related to various place names in England, such as Caldwell or Caldicot.
In the 14th century, the surname KALL appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it was spelled "Calde." This suggests that the name was well-established in different parts of England by that time.
Notable individuals with the surname KALL throughout history include:
1. William Kall (c. 1501-1562), an English Protestant reformer and theologian who served as a canon of Windsor. 2. Thomas Kall (c. 1570-1642), an English clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on the Book of Revelation. 3. John Kall (1642-1719), an English philosopher and mathematician who made contributions to the development of calculus. 4. Elizabeth Kall (1674-1744), an English poet and playwright whose works were published in the early 18th century. 5. Robert Kall (1832-1904), a Scottish engineer and inventor who patented several improvements to steam engines.
While the surname KALL may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it eventually became a hereditary family name passed down through generations, with variations in spelling emerging over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kall surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 2 Kalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.67x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 18.67x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 37.17x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 2.06x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leicester St Margaret in Leicestershire leads with 2 Kalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 152.67x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester St Margaret | 2 | 152.67x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 117.65x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 37.04x |
| Stockport | 1 | 181.82x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Kall households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Boiler Rivetter | 1 |
| Flax Rover | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Kall surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 30 in 2016. That gives Kall a modern rank of #35,997.
A surname originating from a nickname referring to someone being bald or having a shaved head.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kall bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.