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UK surname

Kehinde

A Yoruba surname meaning "the younger of two twins".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kehinde is 234 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

234

2016, ranked #17,572

Peak year

2014

234 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016, ranked #17,572.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Kehinde surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kehinde surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kehinde 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
1997 modern 103 #26,498
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 123 #24,735
2003 modern 120 #24,909
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 157 #21,128
2006 modern 171 #20,131
2007 modern 174 #20,166
2008 modern 202 #18,528
2009 modern 214 #18,220
2010 modern 225 #18,000
2011 modern 222 #17,999
2012 modern 221 #17,979
2013 modern 230 #17,756
2014 modern 234 #17,662
2015 modern 232 #17,689
2016 modern 234 #17,572

Geography

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Where Kehindes 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 Greenwich, Barking and Dagenham, Hackney and Southwark. 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 Greenwich 011 Greenwich
2 Greenwich 003 Greenwich
3 Barking and Dagenham 022 Barking and Dagenham
4 Hackney 013 Hackney
5 Southwark 018 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kehinde

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Kehinde surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Kehinde 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Kehinde 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

Kehinde 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

Kehinde 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kehinde 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
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Kehinde

The surname KEHINDE is of Yoruba origin, originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria in West Africa. The name is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century when the Yoruba civilization was flourishing in the region now known as southwestern Nigeria.

KEHINDE is derived from the Yoruba words "ekeji" meaning "the second" and "inde" meaning "to be born." Together, the name translates to "the second born" or "the younger twin." It was a common practice among the Yoruba people to name one of a set of twins KEHINDE, while the firstborn twin would be given the name Taiwo.

The earliest known recorded use of the name KEHINDE dates back to the 16th century, appearing in various Yoruba oral histories and traditional folktales. One notable example is the Yoruba myth of the twin gods Kehinde and Taiwo, who were believed to have played a significant role in the creation of the world.

In the 17th century, the name KEHINDE was documented in written records kept by European traders and missionaries who visited the Yoruba kingdoms. These records often contained variations in spelling, such as Kehindé, Keindé, and Keyndé, reflecting the challenges of transcribing Yoruba names into European languages.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname KEHINDE. One of the earliest known figures was Kehinde Ogunbunmi (c. 1550-1620), a influential Yoruba chief and warrior who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire during the late 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Kehinde Oshadipe (1860-1935), a respected Yoruba scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation of Yoruba culture and language in the early 20th century.

More recently, Kehinde Wiley (born 1977) is a renowned American artist known for his highly naturalistic paintings of African Americans, often depicting them in a heroic or royal manner inspired by classical European portraiture.

Other notable individuals with the surname KEHINDE include Kehinde Lawani (1924-2011), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Labor and Productivity, and Kehinde Fatunmbi (born 1963), a Nigerian-American artist and author known for her work exploring Yoruba spirituality and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kehinde surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kehinde surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016. That gives Kehinde a modern rank of #17,572.

What does the Kehinde surname mean?

A Yoruba surname meaning "the younger of two twins".

What does the Kehinde map show?

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