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UK surname

Kendra

An anglicized form of the Sanskrit "Kendra," meaning center or heart.

In the 1881 census there were 34 people recorded with the Kendra surname, ranking it #28,837 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 116, ranked #28,197, up from #28,837 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire and York.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kendra is 116 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 241.2%.

1881 census count

34

Ranked #28,837

Modern count

116

2016, ranked #28,197

Peak year

2016

116 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kendra had 34 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,837 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016, ranked #28,197.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 76 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Kendra surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kendra surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kendra 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 26 #28,667
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 34 #28,837
1891 historical 47 #30,566
1901 historical 61 #27,379
1911 historical 76 #25,221
1997 modern 93 #27,932
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 103 #27,280
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 113 #27,967
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 116 #28,197

Geography

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Where Kendras 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 East Riding of Yorkshire and York. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire 018 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 East Riding of Yorkshire 011 East Riding of Yorkshire
3 East Riding of Yorkshire 015 East Riding of Yorkshire
4 York 018 York
5 York 022 York

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kendra

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kendra

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Kendra surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Kendra 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kendra 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

Kendra is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Kendra falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kendra is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Kendra

The surname Kendra has its origins in India, with roots dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kendra," which means "center" or "nucleus." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those who lived in the central or prominent areas of a region or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kendra can be found in ancient Hindu manuscripts and texts, where it was sometimes used to refer to individuals or families residing in the heart of a particular settlement or community. However, it is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.

In the 17th century, the name Kendra appeared in several historical records and documents, particularly in areas of northern and central India. For example, there are references to a prominent merchant named Kendra Lal, who was born in the city of Agra in 1625 and played a significant role in the regional trade and commerce during that period.

As the centuries progressed, the Kendra surname continued to be associated with various notable figures. In the 18th century, there was a renowned scholar and poet named Kendra Nath, who was born in the city of Varanasi in 1732. His works, which focused on philosophy and spirituality, were widely celebrated and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the Kendra surname was Kendra Singh, a valiant military leader who lived in the early 19th century. He was born in the state of Rajasthan in 1795 and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills during several battles against invading forces.

In more recent times, the name Kendra has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such individual was Kendra Sahni, a renowned Indian botanist who was born in 1890 and made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and paleobotany.

While the Kendra surname has its roots in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent living in other parts of the world. However, it is important to note that the name's historical significance and cultural associations primarily stem from its Indian origins and the various notable figures who have carried this surname throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Kendra families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kendra 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. Yorkshire leads with 32 Kendras recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.20x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 32 9.20x
Channel Islands 2 19.21x
Durham 1 0.96x
Middlesex 1 0.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wigginton in Yorkshire leads with 9 Kendras recorded in 1881 and an index of 18000.00x.

Place Total Index
Wigginton 9 18000.00x
Hawnby 8 26666.67x
Haxby 8 11428.57x
Coxwold 5 12500.00x
St Helier 2 59.00x
Bagby 1 3333.33x
Gateshead 1 12.79x
Islington London 1 2.94x
Leeds 1 5.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Alice 2
Annie 2
Jane 2
Ann 1
Elenor 1
Hannah 1
Lizzie 1
Maria 1
Ursula 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 3
George 2
James 2
John 2
Charles 1
Charley 1
Clement 1
Earnest 1
Fred 1
Fredrick 1
Henry 1
Menell 1
Robert 1
Wm. 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 Kendra households.

FAQ

Kendra surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kendra surname in 1881?

In 1881, 34 people were recorded with the Kendra surname. That placed it at #28,837 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kendra surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016. That gives Kendra a modern rank of #28,197.

What does the Kendra surname mean?

An anglicized form of the Sanskrit "Kendra," meaning center or heart.

What does the Kendra map show?

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