UK surname

Mohindra

A surname derived from the Indian language Sanskrit meaning "Lord of the Earth".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newcastle-under-Lyme, Westminster and Ashford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mohindra is 254 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

249

2016, ranked #16,847

Peak year

2015

254 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016, ranked #16,847.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

Mohindra surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mohindra surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mohindra 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
1997	modern	178	#18,958
1998	modern	200	#18,114
1999	modern	203	#18,081
2000	modern	209	#17,723
2001	modern	208	#17,513
2002	modern	216	#17,447
2003	modern	211	#17,513
2004	modern	220	#17,129
2005	modern	238	#16,198
2006	modern	229	#16,748
2007	modern	234	#16,706
2008	modern	227	#17,196
2009	modern	245	#16,646
2010	modern	247	#16,931
2011	modern	245	#16,874
2012	modern	239	#17,027
2013	modern	252	#16,689
2014	modern	250	#16,905
2015	modern	254	#16,608
2016	modern	249	#16,847

Geography

Where Mohindras 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme, Westminster, Ashford, Croydon and Coventry. 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	Newcastle-under-Lyme 010	Newcastle-under-Lyme
2	Westminster 015	Westminster
3	Ashford 001	Ashford
4	Croydon 038	Croydon
5	Coventry 018	Coventry

Forenames

First names often paired with Mohindra

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mohindra surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Anita Nina Monika Monica Sonia Rani Frances Christine Madhu Caroline

Recent male names

Amit Sanjay Atul Ajay Naresh Rakesh Rajesh Vinod Sachin Kamal

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mohindra

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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mohindra is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mohindra 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mohindra 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mohindra 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.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Asian - Indian

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mohindra

The surname MOHINDRA originated in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Punjab region. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mohan," which means "to attract" or "to captivate," and the suffix "dra" is often associated with nobility or power. Historically, the name was associated with warriors, rulers, and influential individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOHINDRA name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and Mahabharata, where it was mentioned in connection with various historical figures and deities. In the medieval era, the name appeared in various royal genealogies and court records of the Mughal Empire and other dynasties that ruled parts of northern India.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MOHINDRA name gained prominence among the Rajput clans of Rajasthan and other warrior communities. Several notable individuals bearing this surname played important roles in the military campaigns and political intrigues of the time. One such figure was Rao Mohindra Singh, a brave Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal forces in the late 16th century.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the MOHINDRA name was associated with influential families and landowners in the Punjab region. Some members of this community held prominent positions in the court of the Sikh Empire, which ruled over a significant part of northern India during that period. Sardar Mohindra Singh, a notable military commander and advisor to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was one such individual.

As the British Empire expanded its control over the Indian subcontinent, the MOHINDRA name began to appear in various administrative records and historical documents. Rai Bahadur Mohindra Lal, a prominent lawyer and social reformer from Punjab, was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Other notable individuals with the MOHINDRA surname include Mohindra Kaur, a Punjabi folk singer and poet who lived in the early 20th century, and Khushwant Singh Mohindra, a renowned writer and journalist born in 1915, best known for his works on the history and culture of the Sikhs and the partition of India.

Overall, the MOHINDRA name has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and various regions of the Indian subcontinent. It has been associated with figures from various walks of life, including warriors, rulers, intellectuals, and artists, reflecting the cultural diversity and heritage of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mohindra surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mohindra surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016. That gives Mohindra a modern rank of #16,847.

What does the Mohindra surname mean?