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UK surname

Kelemen

A Hungarian surname derived from a given name or nickname of Slavic origin.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Barnsley and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kelemen is 177 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

177

2016, ranked #21,230

Peak year

2016

177 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016, ranked #21,230.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Kelemen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kelemen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kelemen 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 8 #32,887
1997 modern 33 #34,377
1998 modern 31 #34,740
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 33 #34,436
2002 modern 37 #34,390
2003 modern 39 #34,296
2004 modern 45 #33,957
2005 modern 49 #33,859
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 66 #32,948
2008 modern 69 #32,962
2009 modern 82 #32,048
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 134 #25,059
2013 modern 151 #23,529
2014 modern 163 #22,547
2015 modern 173 #21,542
2016 modern 177 #21,230

Geography

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Where Kelemens 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 Rotherham, Barnsley, Nottingham and Tandridge. 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 Rotherham 020 Rotherham
2 Barnsley 010 Barnsley
3 Nottingham 032 Nottingham
4 Tandridge 004 Tandridge
5 Barnsley 017 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kelemen

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

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Kelemen surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Kelemen household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kelemen is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kelemen 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

Kelemen 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kelemen 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Kelemen

The surname "KELEMEN" is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the personal name "Kelemen," which comes from the Latin name "Clemens," meaning "merciful" or "gentle."

The name "KELEMEN" was initially concentrated in the regions of present-day Hungary, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 13th or 14th century, when the practice of adopting hereditary surnames became more common among the Hungarian nobility and the urban population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KELEMEN" can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Eger, which mentions a landowner named Kelemen Péter. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name "KELEMEN" appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds, tax rolls, and parish registers. It was particularly prevalent in the areas around Debrecen, Szeged, and the Danube Basin.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "KELEMEN" include Kelemen Mikes (1690-1761), a Hungarian writer and politician who served as a courtier to Prince Francis II Rákóczi during the Rákóczi Uprising against the Habsburg Monarchy. Another prominent figure was Kelemen József (1738-1810), a Hungarian architect who designed several important buildings in Eger, including the Líceumi Church and the Bishop's Palace.

In the 19th century, Kelemen Mihály (1819-1891) was a renowned Hungarian poet and translator, known for his translations of works by Shakespeare, Goethe, and Schiller. Kelemen Béla (1884-1954) was a Hungarian artist and painter who was part of the renowned Nagybánya artists' colony.

Kelemen Mór (1857-1923) was a Hungarian writer and journalist who founded the literary journal "Magyar Géniusz" and played a significant role in promoting the works of contemporary Hungarian authors.

While the surname "KELEMEN" has its origins in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich history and culture of the Hungarian people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kelemen surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kelemen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 177 in 2016. That gives Kelemen a modern rank of #21,230.

What does the Kelemen surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from a given name or nickname of Slavic origin.

What does the Kelemen map show?

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