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UK surname

Kanda

Originating from India, a surname indicating ancestral ties to the Kanda region.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Bolton and Leeds.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kanda is 431 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

422

2016, ranked #11,365

Peak year

2011

431 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 422 in 2016, ranked #11,365.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kanda surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kanda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kanda 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
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 220 #16,607
1998 modern 248 #15,772
1999 modern 269 #15,040
2000 modern 283 #14,488
2001 modern 281 #14,329
2002 modern 303 #13,909
2003 modern 318 #13,291
2004 modern 324 #13,197
2005 modern 331 #12,913
2006 modern 353 #12,363
2007 modern 369 #12,098
2008 modern 377 #12,014
2009 modern 399 #11,750
2010 modern 427 #11,379
2011 modern 431 #11,155
2012 modern 403 #11,662
2013 modern 412 #11,647
2014 modern 414 #11,708
2015 modern 412 #11,642
2016 modern 422 #11,365

Geography

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Where Kandas 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 Ealing, Bolton, Leeds 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 Ealing 026 Ealing
2 Ealing 037 Ealing
3 Bolton 026 Bolton
4 Leeds 066 Leeds
5 Hounslow 010 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kanda

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

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

Kanda 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

Kanda falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kanda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Kanda

The surname KANDA is believed to have originated in India. It is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "Kanda" which means "root" or "bulb". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to people who cultivated or traded in root vegetables or bulbs.

The earliest known records of the KANDA surname can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from around the 5th century CE. These early mentions often referred to individuals or families involved in agricultural pursuits or related professions.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the KANDA surname was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Vidyakanda, who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.

In the 12th century, the KANDA surname is found in inscriptions and records from the Chola Empire, which ruled parts of southern India. These references often mention individuals involved in administrative roles or as landowners.

During the Mughal period in the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals with the KANDA surname held positions of importance. One such person was Raja Kanda, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Another prominent figure was Kanda Rao, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works in Telugu and Sanskrit literature.

In the 18th century, the KANDA surname gained prominence in the state of Maharashtra, particularly in the regions around Pune and Nashik. Several KANDA families were involved in agricultural activities and land ownership during this time.

One notable individual from this period was Bhikaji Kanda, a military leader who played a significant role in the Maratha Empire under the Peshwa rulers in the late 18th century.

As the KANDA surname spread across different regions of India, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Kandah, Kandappa, and Kandaiah, reflecting local linguistic influences and dialects.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kanda surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kanda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 422 in 2016. That gives Kanda a modern rank of #11,365.

What does the Kanda surname mean?

Originating from India, a surname indicating ancestral ties to the Kanda region.

What does the Kanda map show?

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