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UK surname

Kartal

A Turkish surname derived from the word "kartal," meaning "eagle."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kartal is 203 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

203

2016, ranked #19,396

Peak year

2016

203 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016, ranked #19,396.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Kartal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kartal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kartal 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
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1997 modern 66 #31,038
1998 modern 82 #29,754
1999 modern 83 #29,823
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 98 #28,243
2003 modern 113 #25,797
2004 modern 116 #25,580
2005 modern 134 #23,406
2006 modern 148 #22,111
2007 modern 152 #22,022
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 159 #22,072
2010 modern 170 #21,560
2011 modern 167 #21,642
2012 modern 190 #19,864
2013 modern 192 #20,067
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 197 #19,774
2016 modern 203 #19,396

Geography

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Where Kartals 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 Haringey, Enfield and Hackney. 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 Haringey 002 Haringey
2 Enfield 018 Enfield
3 Hackney 029 Hackney
4 Hackney 016 Hackney
5 Enfield 002 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kartal

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

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

Kartal 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kartal 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kartal 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Kartal

The surname KARTAL has its origins in Turkey, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "kartal," which means "eagle." This suggests that the name may have originally been given as a descriptive nickname to a person with bird-like qualities or someone who lived in an area known for its eagles.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Kartal" or "Qartal," reflecting the Arabic script used for writing Turkish at the time. Some variations of the spelling included "Khartal" and "Qartal-oghlu," with the latter indicating a patronymic form meaning "son of Kartal."

The name KARTAL can be found in several historical records from the Ottoman Empire, including tax registers, court documents, and military rolls. One of the earliest recorded instances is a mention of a certain Kartal Bey, a military commander who served under Sultan Murad I in the late 14th century.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of Kartal Pasha, a grand vizier and military leader who played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquests of North Africa and the Mediterranean. He was born in 1510 and died in 1572.

Another notable figure was Kartal Osman Bey, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces, including Aleppo and Damascus. He lived from approximately 1620 to 1680.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Kartal Hoca, a Turkish scholar and educator who helped establish modern educational institutions in the Ottoman Empire. He was born in 1810 and died in 1887.

Additionally, Kartal Güven was a famous Turkish painter and artist who lived from 1912 to 1997 and was known for his contributions to the Turkish avant-garde movement in the mid-20th century.

While the name has Turkish roots, it has also been adopted by people of other ethnicities and nationalities, particularly in regions that were once part of the Ottoman Empire or had cultural and trade connections with the Turks.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kartal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kartal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016. That gives Kartal a modern rank of #19,396.

What does the Kartal surname mean?

A Turkish surname derived from the word "kartal," meaning "eagle."

What does the Kartal map show?

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