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UK surname

Khosla

A surname originating from India, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Khosala' meaning land or territory.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Khosla is 461 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

443

2016, ranked #10,921

Peak year

2013

461 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 443 in 2016, ranked #10,921.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Khosla surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Khosla surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Khosla 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
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 293 #13,736
1998 modern 314 #13,483
1999 modern 320 #13,398
2000 modern 336 #12,921
2001 modern 330 #12,893
2002 modern 353 #12,512
2003 modern 359 #12,189
2004 modern 379 #11,740
2005 modern 361 #12,090
2006 modern 366 #12,042
2007 modern 382 #11,775
2008 modern 398 #11,525
2009 modern 406 #11,586
2010 modern 435 #11,208
2011 modern 433 #11,116
2012 modern 450 #10,654
2013 modern 461 #10,634
2014 modern 446 #10,981
2015 modern 448 #10,854
2016 modern 443 #10,921

Geography

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Where Khoslas 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, Gedling, Barnet 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 Hounslow 013 Hounslow
2 Gedling 001 Gedling
3 Barnet 020 Barnet
4 Ealing 012 Ealing
5 Hounslow 011 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Khosla

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

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

Khosla 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

Khosla falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Khosla 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Khosla

The surname "KHOSLA" is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Khoh," which means "mountain" or "hill," and "Saalaa," meaning "house" or "residence."

This surname was likely given to families or clans residing in hilly or mountainous areas, reflecting their geographical location or occupation. It may have been associated with those involved in activities such as agriculture, pastoralism, or trade in these regions. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient texts and inscriptions from the region.

One notable historical reference is the mention of the Khosla clan in the "Prithviraj Raso," an epic poem from the 12th century that chronicles the life of the famous Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan. The poem describes the Khosla clan as loyal allies and warriors under Prithviraj's reign.

In the 16th century, the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed record of the Mughal Empire commissioned by Emperor Akbar, mentions the village of Khosla in the present-day Hisar district of Haryana. This suggests that the Khosla surname may have been associated with place names or local communities in the region.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Khosla. One prominent figure was Raja Jai Singh Khosla (1611-1667), a Hindu ruler and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Another was Munshi Jaswant Singh Khosla (1856-1928), a renowned Punjabi writer and scholar who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural renaissance of the region.

In the field of science and academia, Dr. Rajinder Khosla (1925-2006) was a distinguished biochemist and molecular biologist known for his pioneering work in plant genetics and biotechnology. Dr. Vinod Khosla (born 1955) is a successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and co-founder of Sun Microsystems.

Lastly, Meenakshi Gopinath Khosla (1900-1988) was a prominent Indian social worker and activist who played a crucial role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the early 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Khosla surname: questions and answers

How common is the Khosla surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 443 in 2016. That gives Khosla a modern rank of #10,921.

What does the Khosla surname mean?

A surname originating from India, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Khosala' meaning land or territory.

What does the Khosla map show?

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