UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from a place name referring to a valley.
In the 1881 census there were 36 people recorded with the Kindall surname, ranking it #28,559 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #28,559 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rasen, Market, London parishes and Dalton-in-Furness. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kindall is 271 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 63.9%.
1881 census count
36
Ranked #28,559
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
271 bearers
Map years
4
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kindall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kindall surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 47 | #24,810 |
| 1861 | historical | 271 | #9,193 |
| 1881 | historical | 36 | #28,559 |
| 1891 | historical | 246 | #12,912 |
| 1901 | historical | 132 | #19,469 |
| 1911 | historical | 110 | #21,519 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 17 | #36,240 |
| 1999 | modern | 15 | #36,476 |
| 2000 | modern | 15 | #36,425 |
| 2001 | modern | 15 | #36,265 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 17 | #36,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 17 | #36,342 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 14 | #36,801 |
| 2007 | modern | 13 | #36,990 |
| 2008 | modern | 13 | #37,056 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 15 | #37,046 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rasen, Market, London parishes, Dalton-in-Furness, St Mary Islington and Kensington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasen, Market | Lincolnshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Dalton-in-Furness | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Kensington | London (West Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kindall surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kindall, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Kindall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kindall household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Kindall is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kindall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kindall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Kindall is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning royal or kingly, and "dael" meaning a valley or dale. It is believed to have originated in the 12th century as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in the royal valley or dale.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1202, where it appears as "Kenedal". By the 13th century, variations such as "Kyndale" and "Kyndall" were also being used. These early spellings suggest the name may have been derived from a place name, possibly a location known as "Kyndale" or "Kyndall".
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a small village called "Chenedalle" is mentioned in the county of Derbyshire. This could be the place that gave rise to the surname Kindall, as it bears a striking resemblance to the early spellings found in the Pipe Rolls.
One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Kindall (1501-1573), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the dissolution of the monasteries under King Henry VIII.
Another prominent figure was Richard Kindall (1618-1688), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Suffolk. He wrote several religious texts and was known for his strong Puritan beliefs.
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Kindall settled in the American colonies. Thomas Kindall (1630-1705) was one of the earliest members of this family, arriving in Virginia in the 1650s. His descendants went on to establish roots in various parts of the United States.
Elizabeth Kindall (1797-1879) was a notable American educator and pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded the Kindall Seminary for Young Ladies in Vermont, which operated from 1835 to 1865.
One of the most famous bearers of the Kindall name was the British explorer and writer, Sir Walter Kindall (1870-1938). He is renowned for his expeditions to the Arctic and his bestselling book, "The Frozen North," which documented his adventures in the polar regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kindall surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 19 Kindalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 19 | 5.57x |
| Kent | 6 | 5.15x |
| Devon | 3 | 4.22x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.89x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.49x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 5.29x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 9 Kindalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 9 | 27.22x |
| Deptford St Paul | 6 | 66.82x |
| Hammersmith London | 4 | 47.56x |
| Kensington London | 3 | 15.81x |
| Stoke Damerel | 3 | 60.36x |
| Goadby | 2 | 20000.00x |
| Leeds | 2 | 10.48x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 7.28x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 14.59x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 6.75x |
| Kimberworth | 1 | 53.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kindall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kindall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kindall households.
FAQ
In 1881, 36 people were recorded with the Kindall surname. That placed it at #28,559 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Kindall a modern rank of #37,278.
An English habitational surname derived from a place name referring to a valley.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kindall bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.