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UK surname

Kullar

A surname indicating a person in servitude or slavery.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newham, Gravesham and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kullar is 373 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

361

2016, ranked #12,841

Peak year

2014

373 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 361 in 2016, ranked #12,841.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kullar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kullar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kullar 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
1851 historical 4 #32,658
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1997 modern 215 #16,844
1998 modern 226 #16,800
1999 modern 244 #16,052
2000 modern 260 #15,360
2001 modern 257 #15,236
2002 modern 270 #15,010
2003 modern 268 #14,897
2004 modern 276 #14,684
2005 modern 277 #14,542
2006 modern 298 #13,973
2007 modern 312 #13,674
2008 modern 333 #13,175
2009 modern 346 #13,075
2010 modern 363 #12,878
2011 modern 360 #12,832
2012 modern 356 #12,784
2013 modern 369 #12,655
2014 modern 373 #12,633
2015 modern 369 #12,627
2016 modern 361 #12,841

Geography

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Where Kullars 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 Newham, Gravesham, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Hounslow. 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 Newham 037 Newham
2 Gravesham 005 Gravesham
3 Sandwell 006 Sandwell
4 Wolverhampton 030 Wolverhampton
5 Hounslow 021 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kullar

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

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

Kullar is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Kullar 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kullar 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 Kullar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kullar

The surname KULLAR originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kulala," which means "potter" or "maker of earthen vessels." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when the caste system was firmly established, and families often took on occupational surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KULLAR surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a village named "Kullarpur," which may have been a settlement of potters or individuals bearing the KULLAR surname.

In the 17th century, the KULLAR name appears in several Persian manuscripts and chronicles, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in the imperial courts of the Mughal Empire. Notable figures from this era include Mir Kullar, a renowned calligrapher who served under Emperor Shah Jahan, and Ghulam Kullar, a skilled jeweler who crafted exquisite pieces for the Mughal nobility.

As the British East India Company gained influence in the region, the KULLAR surname can be found in various administrative records and land ownership documents from the 18th and 19th centuries. One significant figure was Rai Kullar Singh, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the Punjab region, who lived from 1810 to 1882 and established several educational institutions and charitable trusts.

In the literary realm, the KULLAR name is associated with the 19th-century Punjabi poet Waris Shah, whose full name was Waris Shah Kullar. Born in 1722, he is renowned for his epic poem "Heer Ranjha," which is considered a masterpiece of Punjabi literature.

Another notable individual was Sher Singh Kullar, a military commander who played a crucial role in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846). He led the Sikh forces against the British East India Company and was eventually captured and exiled to Burma, where he died in 1857.

Throughout history, the KULLAR surname has been closely tied to the art of pottery and ceramic making, reflecting the occupational roots of this name. While the name is most prevalent in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kullar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kullar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 361 in 2016. That gives Kullar a modern rank of #12,841.

What does the Kullar surname mean?

A surname indicating a person in servitude or slavery.

What does the Kullar map show?

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