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UK surname

Kallon

A surname perhaps derived from the dialectal Scottish word "callan" meaning a young man or lad.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Kallon surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 124, ranked #26,975, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Haringey and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kallon is 124 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6100.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2015

124 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kallon had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 13 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Kallon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kallon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kallon 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 13 #32,208
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 21 #35,692
1998 modern 30 #34,833
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 35 #34,261
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 49 #33,456
2004 modern 50 #33,566
2005 modern 66 #32,303
2006 modern 72 #32,059
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 77 #32,181
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 101 #30,078
2013 modern 112 #28,675
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Kallons 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 Southwark, Haringey and Westminster. 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 Southwark 022 Southwark
2 Southwark 013 Southwark
3 Southwark 017 Southwark
4 Haringey 031 Haringey
5 Westminster 022 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kallon

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kallon surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kallon

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kallon, 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 Kallon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kallon 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Kallon is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kallon 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

Kallon 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 Kallon 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Kallon

The surname Kallon is believed to have its origins in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. It is thought to have derived from the Krio language, which is an English-based creole language spoken by the Krio people of Sierra Leone. The name Kallon is likely a variant spelling of the English word "cannon."

In Sierra Leone, the Kallon surname first emerged during the late 18th century and early 19th century, when the British established the Colony of Sierra Leone as a settlement for freed slaves. Many of the freed slaves adopted surnames based on English words or place names, which may explain the origin of the surname Kallon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kallon can be found in the records of the Sierra Leone Company, which was established in 1791 to administer the Colony of Sierra Leone. These records mention individuals with the surname Kallon who were among the early settlers of the colony.

Throughout the 19th century, the Kallon surname gained prominence in Sierra Leone. Notable individuals with this surname include Samuel Kallon (1818-1892), a prominent merchant and community leader in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. Another notable figure was Sarah Kallon (1856-1932), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Freetown.

In the 20th century, the Kallon surname spread beyond Sierra Leone as members of the Krio community migrated to other parts of the world. One notable individual was Alhaji Ibrahim Kallon (1902-1978), a Sierra Leonean businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the country's economy.

Another prominent figure with the surname Kallon was Siaka Kallon (1920-2002), a Sierra Leonean lawyer and politician who served as the country's Attorney General and later as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone.

In more recent times, the Kallon surname has gained international recognition through individuals such as Mohamed Kallon (born 1979), a former professional football player who represented the Sierra Leonean national team and played for several clubs in Europe.

Overall, the surname Kallon has a rich history rooted in the cultural and historical experiences of the Krio people of Sierra Leone, and its origins can be traced back to the late 18th century when the Colony of Sierra Leone was established.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kallon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kallon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 2 Kallons recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 2 Kallons recorded in 1881 and an index of 298.51x.

Place Total Index
West Derby 2 298.51x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kallon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Catherine 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kallon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Walter 1

Top occupations

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 Kallon households.

Occupation Count
House Painter 1

FAQ

Kallon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kallon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Kallon surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kallon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Kallon a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Kallon surname mean?

A surname perhaps derived from the dialectal Scottish word "callan" meaning a young man or lad.

What does the Kallon map show?

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