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UK surname

Kalman

A Hungarian surname derived from the Turkish title "kalman," meaning "the remainder" or "the last one."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Kalman surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Kensington and Chelsea and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kalman is 127 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6250.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2016

127 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kalman had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kalman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kalman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kalman 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 58 #32,138
1999 modern 59 #32,174
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 54 #32,583
2002 modern 61 #32,286
2003 modern 63 #32,152
2004 modern 61 #32,581
2005 modern 66 #32,303
2006 modern 70 #32,240
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 83 #31,950
2010 modern 89 #31,745
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 121 #27,405
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Kalmans 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 Barnet, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden and Wandsworth. 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 Barnet 037 Barnet
2 Kensington and Chelsea 014 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Barnet 032 Barnet
4 Camden 016 Camden
5 Wandsworth 030 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kalman

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kalman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kalman 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Kalman is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kalman 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

Kalman falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kalman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Kalman

The surname Kalman originated in Hungary and is derived from the Hungarian given name Kalman, which ultimately comes from the Old Slavic word "Kalъmanъ" meaning "a small stone." This name traces its roots back to the 11th century and is associated with the region of Pannonia, which is now part of modern-day Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalman can be found in the Gesta Hungarorum, a medieval chronicle written in the 12th century, which mentions a Hungarian prince named Kalman who lived in the 11th century. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval charters and documents from the Kingdom of Hungary.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name Kalman was Kalman the Book-Lover (c. 1070-1116), who was the King of Hungary from 1095 to 1116. He is renowned for his efforts in promoting education and cultural development during his reign.

Another historical figure with the surname Kalman was Kalman Mikszath (1847-1910), a renowned Hungarian novelist and journalist who is considered one of the greatest writers in Hungarian literature. His works provided a vivid depiction of Hungarian rural life and society during the 19th century.

The Kalman surname also had bearers in other parts of Europe, such as Kalman Candor (1904-1976), a Romanian-born American mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of control theory.

In the realm of music, Kalman Bloch (1884-1959) was a Hungarian-born American composer and conductor known for his contributions to musical theater and operettas. His works, such as "The Vaga Bond King" and "Sunny River," were popular in the early 20th century.

It is important to note that while the surname Kalman has its origins in Hungary, it has since been adopted and used by individuals in various parts of the world, often with different spellings or variations depending on the cultural and linguistic influences of the region.

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1881 census detail

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Kalman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kalman 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. Aberdeenshire leads with 1 Kalmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 55.87x.

County Total Index
Aberdeenshire 1 55.87x
Middlesex 1 5.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 1 Kalmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 53.48x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 1 53.48x
Logie Buchan 1 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Theresa 1

FAQ

Kalman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kalman surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Kalman surname today?

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

What does the Kalman surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from the Turkish title "kalman," meaning "the remainder" or "the last one."

What does the Kalman map show?

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