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UK surname

Khangura

A surname originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, likely referring to agricultural or rural origins.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Warwick and Kirklees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khangura is 259 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

248

2016, ranked #16,910

Peak year

2010

259 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 248 in 2016, ranked #16,910.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Khangura surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khangura surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khangura 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 161 #20,176
1998 modern 164 #20,505
1999 modern 180 #19,454
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 173 #19,635
2002 modern 199 #18,350
2003 modern 199 #18,195
2004 modern 204 #17,992
2005 modern 212 #17,473
2006 modern 221 #17,149
2007 modern 207 #18,080
2008 modern 220 #17,544
2009 modern 238 #17,002
2010 modern 259 #16,386
2011 modern 259 #16,237
2012 modern 242 #16,886
2013 modern 242 #17,158
2014 modern 251 #16,865
2015 modern 244 #17,090
2016 modern 248 #16,910

Geography

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Where Khanguras 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 Hounslow, Warwick and Kirklees. 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 Hounslow 013 Hounslow
2 Warwick 010 Warwick
3 Hounslow 009 Hounslow
4 Kirklees 039 Kirklees
5 Hounslow 010 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khangura

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Khangura surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Khangura household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Khangura is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Khangura 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

Khangura falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khangura 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Khangura

The surname Khangura has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Punjabi language, with "Khan" meaning a leader or a chief, and "gura" meaning a village or a settlement.

Historically, the Khangura surname was associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership in rural communities. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this name were prominent figures in their respective villages or regions, possibly landowners or administrators.

While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some researchers have suggested that variants of the name, such as "Khangra" or "Khangura," may have been mentioned in local administrative documents or land records from the medieval period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Khangura surname was Bhai Kanhaiya Khangura, a prominent Sikh warrior who lived during the 17th century. He was a close companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and played a crucial role in various battles against the Mughal forces.

Another notable figure from history was Sardar Khushal Singh Khangura, a prominent military leader and diplomat from the late 18th century. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire.

In the 19th century, Sardar Dyal Singh Khangura was a renowned philanthropist and educationist. He founded several educational institutions, including the Dyal Singh College in Lahore, which remains a prestigious institution to this day.

During the 20th century, Gurbaksh Singh Khangura was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet. He made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Punjab and was honored with several accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Baljit Singh Khangura was a distinguished athlete who represented India in field hockey during the 1960s and 1970s. He was part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1966 Asian Games.

While the Khangura surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Punjab region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khangura surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khangura surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 248 in 2016. That gives Khangura a modern rank of #16,910.

What does the Khangura surname mean?

A surname originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, likely referring to agricultural or rural origins.

What does the Khangura map show?

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