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UK surname

Sehdev

A surname indicating a member of the Sehdev/Sehdev community of North India.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sehdev is 214 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

191

2016, ranked #20,194

Peak year

2010

214 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016, ranked #20,194.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sehdev surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sehdev surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sehdev 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 125 #23,567
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 137 #23,083
2000 modern 134 #23,358
2001 modern 144 #22,040
2002 modern 163 #20,767
2003 modern 177 #19,549
2004 modern 178 #19,603
2005 modern 177 #19,598
2006 modern 174 #19,921
2007 modern 188 #19,204
2008 modern 196 #18,895
2009 modern 198 #19,145
2010 modern 214 #18,601
2011 modern 200 #19,280
2012 modern 187 #20,086
2013 modern 188 #20,352
2014 modern 197 #19,903
2015 modern 186 #20,576
2016 modern 191 #20,194

Geography

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Where Sehdevs 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 Hillingdon, Bristol, Birmingham, Ealing and Harrow. 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 Hillingdon 027 Hillingdon
2 Bristol 025 Bristol, City of
3 Birmingham 133 Birmingham
4 Ealing 038 Ealing
5 Harrow 024 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sehdev

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

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

Sehdev 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

Sehdev 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 Sehdev 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 Sehdev, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sehdev

The surname SEHDEV is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of North India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

SEHDEV is a combination of two words from the Punjabi language – "seh" meaning lion, and "dev" meaning god or deity. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who was considered brave and courageous like a lion, or someone who was perceived as having divine or godly qualities.

The earliest known reference to the surname SEHDEV can be found in ancient Punjabi manuscripts and poetry from the 13th century. It is mentioned in the works of revered Punjabi poets and writers of that era, such as Bhai Gurdas and Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SEHDEV was Bhai Sehdev Ji, a prominent Sikh scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. He was a close companion of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, and played a significant role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

Another notable bearer of the SEHDEV surname was Maharaja Sehdev Singh, a ruler of the princely state of Patiala in the late 18th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in expanding the territory and influence of the Patiala kingdom.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure named Sehdev Mal Jain made significant contributions to the field of education in Punjab. He established several schools and institutions, promoting literacy and learning among the underprivileged sections of society.

During the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century, Sehdev Raj Sethi was a prominent freedom fighter and activist who participated in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the struggle for India's independence.

In more recent times, Sehdev Singh Sibia was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sehdev surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sehdev surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016. That gives Sehdev a modern rank of #20,194.

What does the Sehdev surname mean?

A surname indicating a member of the Sehdev/Sehdev community of North India.

What does the Sehdev map show?

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