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UK surname

Sengupta

A Bengali surname referring to one who deals with or trades in safes or strong boxes.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newcastle upon Tyne, Bromley and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sengupta is 351 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

351

2016, ranked #13,127

Peak year

2016

351 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 351 in 2016, ranked #13,127.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Sengupta surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sengupta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sengupta 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 241 #15,638
1998 modern 250 #15,675
1999 modern 251 #15,751
2000 modern 259 #15,390
2001 modern 255 #15,319
2002 modern 262 #15,327
2003 modern 250 #15,605
2004 modern 260 #15,309
2005 modern 258 #15,323
2006 modern 265 #15,126
2007 modern 289 #14,401
2008 modern 295 #14,303
2009 modern 294 #14,628
2010 modern 315 #14,223
2011 modern 329 #13,694
2012 modern 329 #13,593
2013 modern 342 #13,399
2014 modern 342 #13,498
2015 modern 348 #13,221
2016 modern 351 #13,127

Geography

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Where Senguptas 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 upon Tyne, Bromley, Camden, South Norfolk and Kingston upon Hull. 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 upon Tyne 013 Newcastle upon Tyne
2 Bromley 012 Bromley
3 Camden 025 Camden
4 South Norfolk 014 South Norfolk
5 Kingston upon Hull 008 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sengupta

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Sengupta surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Sengupta household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Sengupta is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sengupta 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

Sengupta falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Sengupta

The surname Sengupta is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the combination of two Bengali words, "Sen" and "Gupta," where "Sen" is a title or honorific meaning "chief" or "leader," and "Gupta" is an ancient Indian surname that means "protected" or "hidden."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sengupta can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the Bengal region during the rule of various medieval dynasties, such as the Sena Dynasty and the Pala Empire. The Sengupta surname was prominent among Brahmin families and scholars in Bengal, indicating their status and reputation for learning and wisdom.

One of the earliest known references to the Sengupta surname is found in the "Mangalkavya," a genre of medieval Bengali literature that celebrated the deities and their devotees. The works of renowned poets and scholars like Krittibas Ojha and Bipradas Pipilai mention individuals with the Sengupta surname.

In the 16th century, the Sengupta family played a significant role in the cultural and literary renaissance of Bengal during the reign of the Nawabs of Bengal. Notable figures from this period include Bharat Chandra Ray Sengupta (1601-1651), a celebrated poet and composer, and Raghunandan Sengupta (1547-1617), a Sanskrit scholar and author of the "Raghuvamsasangrahah," a work on the genealogy of the Raghunath family.

During the British colonial period, several Sengupta individuals made their mark in various fields. Kaliprasanna Sengupta (1840-1917) was a renowned educator and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Hindu College, now known as Presidency University, in Kolkata. Jyotirindranath Sengupta (1887-1937) was a prominent writer, journalist, and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.

Another notable figure was Prafulla Chandra Sengupta (1888-1959), a pioneering Indian scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of geology and metallurgy. He is credited with the invention of the "Sengupta Reagent," a chemical compound used in analytical chemistry.

Sengupta is a well-established surname in India, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, where individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to various aspects of Indian society, including literature, education, science, and politics.

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FAQ

Sengupta surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sengupta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 351 in 2016. That gives Sengupta a modern rank of #13,127.

What does the Sengupta surname mean?

A Bengali surname referring to one who deals with or trades in safes or strong boxes.

What does the Sengupta map show?

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