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UK surname

Kellman

A surname with Gaelic roots, likely referring to a person from a location containing the element "kell".

In the 1881 census there were 30 people recorded with the Kellman surname, ranking it #29,363 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 199, ranked #19,653, up from #29,363 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lambeth, Southwark and St. Helens.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kellman is 219 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 563.3%.

1881 census count

30

Ranked #29,363

Modern count

199

2016, ranked #19,653

Peak year

2010

219 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kellman had 30 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,363 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016, ranked #19,653.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 30 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Kellman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kellman surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kellman 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 30 #29,363
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 183 #18,642
1998 modern 188 #18,796
1999 modern 197 #18,400
2000 modern 194 #18,554
2001 modern 193 #18,334
2002 modern 200 #18,294
2003 modern 202 #18,032
2004 modern 199 #18,260
2005 modern 198 #18,279
2006 modern 198 #18,425
2007 modern 201 #18,428
2008 modern 193 #19,077
2009 modern 200 #19,028
2010 modern 219 #18,319
2011 modern 213 #18,502
2012 modern 193 #19,665
2013 modern 197 #19,725
2014 modern 190 #20,374
2015 modern 196 #19,840
2016 modern 199 #19,653

Geography

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Where Kellmans 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 Lambeth, Southwark, St. Helens, Croydon 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 Lambeth 008 Lambeth
2 Southwark 020 Southwark
3 St. Helens 002 St. Helens
4 Croydon 011 Croydon
5 Hackney 016 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kellman

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kellman surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kellman

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

Kellman 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

Kellman 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 Kellman 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Kellman

The surname Kellman is believed to have originated in Germany in the late medieval period, deriving from the German words "Keller" meaning "cellar" and "Mann" meaning "man." This suggests the name may have initially referred to a person who worked in or managed a cellar, likely related to the storage of food or beverages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kellman can be found in the Bavarian town of Würzburg, where a merchant named Hans Kellman is mentioned in a local registry from the year 1482. Similar spellings such as Kellermann and Kellermann were also present in various parts of southern Germany during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In the 17th century, the name Kellman appears to have spread to other regions of Europe, including parts of what is now Poland and the Czech Republic. Records from this period indicate individuals with the surname Kellman residing in cities like Wrocław and Prague.

The earliest known person of note bearing the surname Kellman was Gottfried Kellman, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1671 in the town of Halle. Kellman published several treatises on religious doctrine and ethics, and served as a professor at the University of Halle until his death in 1745.

Another notable figure was Johann Kellman, a German composer and organist born in 1728 in Leipzig. Kellman's works included various sacred choral pieces and organ compositions, and he served as the organist at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig from 1758 until his passing in 1787.

In the 19th century, the Kellman surname gained prominence in the United States, likely due to German immigration. One notable American Kellman was Samuel Kellman, a businessman and philanthropist born in 1832 in Pennsylvania. Kellman amassed a fortune in the coal mining industry and was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions.

The early 20th century saw the birth of Hans Kellman, a German artist and illustrator born in 1901 in Berlin. Kellman's works were exhibited in galleries across Europe, and he is particularly renowned for his intricate woodcut prints and etchings depicting scenes of urban life.

Finally, Gerhard Kellman, a German-born physicist and academic, made significant contributions to the field of theoretical chemistry during his career. Born in 1915 in Frankfurt, Kellman held professorships at several prestigious universities, including the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, before his death in 2008.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kellman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kellman 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 20 Kellmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 73.86x.

County Total Index
Aberdeenshire 20 73.86x
Berkshire 8 36.45x
Middlesex 1 0.34x
Midlothian 1 2.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aberdeen St Nicholas in Aberdeenshire leads with 10 Kellmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 197.24x.

Place Total Index
Aberdeen St Nicholas 10 197.24x
Waltham St Lawrence 8 8888.89x
Auchterless 7 3181.82x
Rathen 3 1071.43x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 6.35x
St Marylebone London 1 6.41x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emily 1
Harriett 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Thomas 2
G.H. 1
George 1
James 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kellman households.

FAQ

Kellman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kellman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 30 people were recorded with the Kellman surname. That placed it at #29,363 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kellman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 199 in 2016. That gives Kellman a modern rank of #19,653.

What does the Kellman surname mean?

A surname with Gaelic roots, likely referring to a person from a location containing the element "kell".

What does the Kellman map show?

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