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UK surname

Khera

An occupational surname referring to a landowner or farmer.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Walsall, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khera is 637 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

626

2016, ranked #8,424

Peak year

2011

637 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 626 in 2016, ranked #8,424.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Khera surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khera surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khera 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 387 #11,275
1998 modern 419 #10,992
1999 modern 437 #10,717
2000 modern 455 #10,340
2001 modern 459 #10,082
2002 modern 498 #9,664
2003 modern 518 #9,257
2004 modern 525 #9,184
2005 modern 556 #8,720
2006 modern 563 #8,677
2007 modern 589 #8,477
2008 modern 607 #8,330
2009 modern 607 #8,517
2010 modern 624 #8,522
2011 modern 637 #8,290
2012 modern 611 #8,486
2013 modern 619 #8,526
2014 modern 618 #8,601
2015 modern 622 #8,481
2016 modern 626 #8,424

Geography

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Where Kheras 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 Walsall, Birmingham and Wolverhampton. 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 Walsall 030 Walsall
2 Walsall 035 Walsall
3 Walsall 037 Walsall
4 Birmingham 133 Birmingham
5 Wolverhampton 023 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khera

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Khera, 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 Khera surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Khera 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, Khera 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

Khera 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

Khera 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 Khera 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Khera

The surname KHERA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'khera', which means a village or a hamlet. The name is predominantly found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

The earliest known references to the name KHERA can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families who hailed from or owned villages or settlements in the region. The name was often used in conjunction with the name of the village or town, such as 'Khera of Amritsar' or 'Khera of Jalandhar'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHERA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals with the surname KHERA who held positions of authority in various parts of the empire.

In the 17th century, the name KHERA gained prominence with the rise of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. Several Sikh warriors and leaders bearing the surname KHERA are documented in historical accounts of the time. One notable figure was Bhai Mani Singh Khera (1644-1737), a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who played a pivotal role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the KHERA surname was widely associated with landowners and influential families in the Punjab region. One such notable figure was Raja Dhian Singh Khera (1786-1843), a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another prominent individual with the KHERA surname was Sardar Bahadur Sir Sundar Singh Khera (1870-1942), a distinguished lawyer, politician, and philanthropist. He was a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Throughout history, the KHERA surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military, politics, and academia. The name continues to hold significance in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions, where it is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical roots of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khera surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khera surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 626 in 2016. That gives Khera a modern rank of #8,424.

What does the Khera surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a landowner or farmer.

What does the Khera map show?

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