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UK surname

Pancholi

A surname indicating origin from Pancholi, a village in Rajasthan, India.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pancholi is 987 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

961

2016, ranked #5,985

Peak year

2010

987 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 961 in 2016, ranked #5,985.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Pancholi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pancholi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pancholi 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 751 #6,874
1998 modern 778 #6,912
1999 modern 801 #6,782
2000 modern 855 #6,429
2001 modern 809 #6,592
2002 modern 867 #6,372
2003 modern 857 #6,311
2004 modern 868 #6,256
2005 modern 875 #6,156
2006 modern 872 #6,195
2007 modern 903 #6,070
2008 modern 918 #6,047
2009 modern 929 #6,096
2010 modern 987 #5,938
2011 modern 959 #6,028
2012 modern 942 #6,026
2013 modern 969 #5,972
2014 modern 966 #6,045
2015 modern 976 #5,923
2016 modern 961 #5,985

Geography

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Where Pancholis 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 Leicester and Charnwood. 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 Leicester 002 Leicester
2 Leicester 009 Leicester
3 Charnwood 017 Charnwood
4 Leicester 005 Leicester
5 Leicester 006 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pancholi

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

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Pancholi 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

Pancholi is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Pancholi falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pancholi 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Pancholi

The surname "PANCHOLI" originates from India and has its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged around the 8th century CE, during the medieval period in India.

The name "PANCHOLI" is derived from the Sanskrit word "panch," which means "five," and "oli," which is a suffix typically used to denote a place or region. Thus, the name "PANCHOLI" likely refers to a person or family hailing from a place or region associated with the number five.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PANCHOLI" can be found in the Sanskrit texts and historical records from the 12th century, where it is mentioned in reference to a prominent family or clan from the central Indian region of Malwa.

The name "PANCHOLI" has been historically associated with various notable figures throughout Indian history. One such figure was Pandit Rajaram Pancholi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century and hailed from the town of Pancholi in the present-day state of Rajasthan.

Another prominent bearer of the surname "PANCHOLI" was Maharaja Ratan Singh Pancholi, a noble and ruler of the princely state of Khilchipur in central India during the 18th century. He was known for his patronage of the arts and culture, as well as his contributions to the development of his kingdom.

In the 19th century, the name "PANCHOLI" gained further recognition through the literary works of the celebrated Marathi poet and playwright, Govind Pancholi (1828-1892). His contributions to the Marathi language and literature are widely celebrated in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

One of the earliest examples of the surname "PANCHOLI" in modern times can be traced back to Kalyanji Pancholi (1905-1995), a renowned Indian classical singer and music composer who hailed from the Pancholi family in Rajasthan. He was widely regarded as a master of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, a prestigious musical lineage in Hindustani classical music.

Throughout its history, the surname "PANCHOLI" has been associated with various individuals from diverse fields, including scholars, rulers, artists, and musicians, many of whom have contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual heritage of India.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pancholi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pancholi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 961 in 2016. That gives Pancholi a modern rank of #5,985.

What does the Pancholi surname mean?

A surname indicating origin from Pancholi, a village in Rajasthan, India.

What does the Pancholi map show?

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