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UK surname

Loganathan

A surname of Indian origin meaning 'worshipper of Lord Vishnu'.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Loganathan is 277 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

270

2016, ranked #15,913

Peak year

2014

277 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016, ranked #15,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Loganathan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Loganathan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Loganathan 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 6 #33,230
1997 modern 79 #29,672
1998 modern 87 #29,240
1999 modern 107 #26,754
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 108 #26,184
2002 modern 127 #24,267
2003 modern 136 #23,045
2004 modern 153 #21,528
2005 modern 161 #20,799
2006 modern 203 #18,105
2007 modern 213 #17,744
2008 modern 228 #17,146
2009 modern 240 #16,896
2010 modern 254 #16,604
2011 modern 264 #16,016
2012 modern 263 #15,954
2013 modern 271 #15,875
2014 modern 277 #15,734
2015 modern 269 #15,955
2016 modern 270 #15,913

Geography

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Where Loganathans 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, Barking and Dagenham, Brent and Lewisham. 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 015 Newham
2 Newham 010 Newham
3 Barking and Dagenham 018 Barking and Dagenham
4 Brent 026 Brent
5 Lewisham 030 Lewisham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Loganathan

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Loganathan 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

Loganathan 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

Loganathan 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Loganathan

The surname Loganathan is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have originated around the 10th or 11th century CE. The name is derived from the Tamil words "lokan" meaning people or world, and "athan" meaning ruler or lord, thus suggesting a meaning of "ruler of the people" or "lord of the world."

In ancient Tamil literature, such as the Sangam literature, there are references to chieftains and rulers bearing titles similar to Loganathan. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name or its earliest usage as a surname. The earliest known recorded instances of the name are found in inscriptions and records from medieval times, particularly in the regions of present-day Tamil Nadu and neighboring areas.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Loganathan was a Tamil chieftain from the Chola Empire, who lived in the 12th century CE. His name was Loganathan Chola, and he ruled over a small principality in the region of present-day Thanjavur district. Records of his reign and territorial holdings can be found in inscriptions from that period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Loganathan Mudaliar, a 16th-century Tamil merchant and trader who established trade routes and business connections between southern India and Southeast Asia. He was known for his successful trading ventures and wealth, which he used to fund the construction of temples and support religious institutions.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent scholar and poet named Loganathan Swamigal, who authored several works in Tamil literature and was highly regarded for his contributions to the literary tradition of the region. He was born in 1725 and passed away in 1795.

During the British colonial period in India, there were several notable individuals with the surname Loganathan who played important roles in various fields. One such figure was Loganathan Naicker, a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Tamil Nadu, who campaigned for the rights of the underprivileged and worked towards the upliftment of the marginalized communities in the late 19th century.

Another significant individual was Loganathan Mudaliar, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the early 20th century. He established several educational institutions and made significant contributions to the development of infrastructure and public works in the city of Chennai (then known as Madras).

While the surname Loganathan has its origins in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it has since spread to other parts of India and even to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and significance of the name remain closely tied to the Tamil cultural and linguistic heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Loganathan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Loganathan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 270 in 2016. That gives Loganathan a modern rank of #15,913.

What does the Loganathan surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin meaning 'worshipper of Lord Vishnu'.

What does the Loganathan map show?

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