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UK surname

Khokhar

A surname associated with the Khokhar tribe of South Asia.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Redbridge and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khokhar is 906 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

901

2016, ranked #6,298

Peak year

2011

906 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 901 in 2016, ranked #6,298.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Khokhar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khokhar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khokhar 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 411 #10,782
1998 modern 445 #10,491
1999 modern 489 #9,830
2000 modern 541 #9,070
2001 modern 538 #8,950
2002 modern 611 #8,349
2003 modern 623 #8,089
2004 modern 669 #7,682
2005 modern 712 #7,229
2006 modern 738 #7,076
2007 modern 752 #7,044
2008 modern 761 #7,031
2009 modern 824 #6,718
2010 modern 885 #6,483
2011 modern 906 #6,297
2012 modern 876 #6,378
2013 modern 885 #6,425
2014 modern 889 #6,438
2015 modern 901 #6,320
2016 modern 901 #6,298

Geography

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Where Khokhars 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 Bradford, Redbridge and Ealing. 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 Bradford 048 Bradford
2 Bradford 030 Bradford
3 Bradford 042 Bradford
4 Redbridge 034 Redbridge
5 Ealing 026 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khokhar

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

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Khokhar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Khokhar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Khokhar is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Khokhar 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

Khokhar 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khokhar 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Khokhar

The surname KHOKHAR is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Sindh, which are now part of modern-day Pakistan and India. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries.

The name KHOKHAR is derived from the Khokharan or Kokhar tribe, which was a prominent Hindu and Muslim community that inhabited the areas of Punjab and Sindh. The word "Khokhar" is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, where it referred to the "inhabitants of the desert" or "people of the arid regions."

Historical records mention the Khokhars as a powerful and influential tribe during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. They played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs, often allying with or opposing the ruling dynasties.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name KHOKHAR can be found in the writings of the Persian historian Minhaj-us-Siraj, who documented the struggles between the Khokhars and the Ghaznavid rulers in the 12th century.

Notable individuals with the surname KHOKHAR include:

1. Raja Sohail Devi Khokhar (c. 1200-1275), a prominent Khokhar chieftain who fought against the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of Balban. 2. Rai Saida Khokhar (c. 1300-1370), a Khokhar ruler who controlled parts of modern-day Sindh and Punjab. 3. Mir Khuda Bakhsh Khokhar (1592-1673), a Sufi poet and scholar from the Mughal era, known for his works in Persian and Sindhi languages. 4. Sher Khan Khokhar (1765-1835), a Khokhar leader who played a crucial role in the Sikh-Afghan wars during the early 19th century. 5. Shamsuddin Khokhar (1874-1944), a prominent Khokhar landowner and politician from Punjab, who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly during the British Raj.

The surname KHOKHAR has also been associated with various place names in Pakistan and India, such as Khokhar Pur, Khokhar Wali, and Khokhar Ganj, which reflect the historical presence and influence of the Khokhar community in these regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khokhar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khokhar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 901 in 2016. That gives Khokhar a modern rank of #6,298.

What does the Khokhar surname mean?

A surname associated with the Khokhar tribe of South Asia.

What does the Khokhar map show?

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