UK surname

Khinda

A surname indicating a person of lineage from the ancient Khinda region of India.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Northamptonshire and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khinda is 114 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2011

114 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

Khinda surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khinda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Khinda 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
1891	historical	1	#34,674
1997	modern	56	#32,004
1998	modern	61	#31,841
1999	modern	64	#31,692
2000	modern	64	#31,735
2001	modern	64	#31,602
2002	modern	66	#31,821
2003	modern	64	#32,056
2004	modern	65	#32,177
2005	modern	77	#31,156
2006	modern	92	#29,576
2007	modern	101	#28,505
2008	modern	100	#29,001
2009	modern	108	#28,311
2010	modern	112	#28,336
2011	modern	114	#27,784
2012	modern	100	#30,258
2013	modern	105	#29,916
2014	modern	106	#30,030
2015	modern	103	#30,444
2016	modern	106	#29,927

Geography

Where Khindas 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 South Northamptonshire and Bedford. 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	South Northamptonshire 002	South Northamptonshire
2	Bedford 016	Bedford
3	Bedford 006	Bedford
4	Bedford 009	Bedford
5	Bedford 013	Bedford

Forenames

First names often paired with Khinda

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Harpreet Balvinder Baljinder Sukhjinder Manjit Sharon Mandeep Paramjit Priya Gurpreet

Recent male names

Gurjinder Baldev Ranbir Sanjeet Vikesh Surrinder Sandeep Anoop Jasdeep Kuldip

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Khinda

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

Khinda is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Khinda 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khinda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Khinda, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Khinda

The surname KHINDA originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "khandita," meaning "broken" or "divided." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a divided or fragmented community or to someone who had a connection to a particular event or circumstance involving a division or separation.

In the early historical records of the region, the name KHINDA appears in various forms, including "Khandah," "Khandaa," and "Khinddha." These variations reflect the diverse dialects and linguistic influences present in the area at the time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 17th-century manuscript from the Mughal Empire, where a certain "Khinda Singh" is mentioned as a prominent landowner in the village of Khanna.

The KHINDA name has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Bhai Khinda Singh (1690-1758), a revered Sikh warrior and poet who played a significant role in the struggles against the Mughal rulers. His writings, preserved in the form of hymns and ballads, have become an integral part of Sikh literature.

Another prominent bearer of the KHINDA surname was Sardar Khinda Singh (1810-1883), a prominent leader and reformer during the British Raj. He was instrumental in establishing educational institutions and promoting social reforms in the region. His efforts laid the foundation for the modernization of the Punjab and the empowerment of its people.

In the 19th century, the KHINDA name gained further recognition with the birth of Teja Singh Khinda (1850-1922), a renowned scholar and linguist. His contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature were instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

During the early 20th century, Sardar Khinda Singh (1892-1963) made his mark as a prominent politician and activist. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement, advocating for the rights of farmers and working-class people. His legacy continues to inspire political and social activism in the region.

Throughout its history, the KHINDA surname has been associated with various place names, reflecting the geographic origins and migrations of its bearers. Some examples include Khindawala, a village in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, and Khinda Kalan, a town in the Ludhiana district, both of which may have served as ancestral homelands for families bearing this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khinda surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khinda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Khinda a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Khinda surname mean?