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UK surname

Kumari

An Indian surname referring to princess or an unmarried girl.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kumari is 1,629 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,629

2016, ranked #3,819

Peak year

2016

1,629 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,629 in 2016, ranked #3,819.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Kumari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kumari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kumari 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 864 #6,158
1998 modern 926 #6,018
1999 modern 986 #5,777
2000 modern 991 #5,728
2001 modern 969 #5,730
2002 modern 1,075 #5,368
2003 modern 1,091 #5,214
2004 modern 1,155 #4,982
2005 modern 1,169 #4,865
2006 modern 1,239 #4,647
2007 modern 1,271 #4,569
2008 modern 1,319 #4,455
2009 modern 1,352 #4,452
2010 modern 1,407 #4,385
2011 modern 1,432 #4,294
2012 modern 1,504 #4,077
2013 modern 1,540 #4,053
2014 modern 1,576 #3,992
2015 modern 1,592 #3,917
2016 modern 1,629 #3,819

Geography

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Where Kumaris 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 Birmingham and Wolverhampton. 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 Birmingham 039 Birmingham
2 Wolverhampton 035 Wolverhampton
3 Birmingham 036 Birmingham
4 Wolverhampton 020 Wolverhampton
5 Birmingham 047 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kumari

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

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

Kumari 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

Kumari falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Kumari

The surname "KUMARI" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Hindi language. It dates back to ancient times and is derived from the Sanskrit word "kumAri," which means "young woman" or "virgin."

The name is believed to have its roots in the Hindu tradition, where "Kumari" is an epithet used for the goddess Durga or Kali, who is revered as the divine mother and the embodiment of shakti (divine feminine energy). It was likely adopted as a surname by families or individuals who had a strong devotion to these goddesses or their associated temples and shrines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KUMARI" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a few individuals with this surname, indicating its use during the Mughal era.

In the medieval period, the name "KUMARI" was also associated with the tradition of the "Kumari Puja," a religious ritual performed in certain regions of India, where a young girl (kumari) is worshipped as a living embodiment of the divine feminine power. Families involved in this ritual tradition often adopted the surname "KUMARI."

Notable individuals throughout history with the surname "KUMARI" include:

1. Raja Ram Kumari (1670-1728), an Indian poet and writer from the Mughal era, known for his works in Hindi and Persian. 2. Tara Kumari (1845-1925), an Indian princess and social reformer from the princely state of Jaipur, who advocated for women's education and founded several schools. 3. Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur (1889-1964), an Indian freedom fighter and politician, who served as the first Health Minister of independent India. 4. Kumari Kamala (1933-2018), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance forms. 5. Vijaya Raje Kumari (1919-2009), an Indian politician and member of the Gwalior royal family, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of parliament.

The surname "KUMARI" has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in India, such as Kumari Kandam, an ancient legendary landmass believed to have once existed in the Indian Ocean region, and Kumari, a town in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kumari surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kumari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,629 in 2016. That gives Kumari a modern rank of #3,819.

What does the Kumari surname mean?

An Indian surname referring to princess or an unmarried girl.

What does the Kumari map show?

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