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UK surname

Sreedharan

An ethnic surname indicating someone of the Nair community from Kerala, India.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sreedharan is 138 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2011

138 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sreedharan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sreedharan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sreedharan 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 91 #28,215
1998 modern 94 #28,435
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 96 #28,381
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 111 #26,565
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 126 #25,686
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 138 #24,615
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 135 #25,581
2015 modern 130 #26,093
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Sreedharans 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, Croydon and Redbridge. 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 018 Newham
2 Croydon 019 Croydon
3 Newham 010 Newham
4 Redbridge 031 Redbridge
5 Croydon 016 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sreedharan

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sreedharan

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

Sreedharan 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

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

Meaning and origin of Sreedharan

The surname "SREEDHARAN" originates from the Indian state of Kerala, specifically the Nair community. It is a combination of two words, "Sree" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "Dharan" meaning to bear or hold.

The name first appeared in historical records dating back to the 8th century CE, during the reign of the Chera dynasty in Kerala. It was commonly used by members of the Nair community, who held influential positions in the military and administrative ranks of the kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the copper plate inscriptions from the Chera period, which document land grants and administrative appointments. The name is also mentioned in several ancient literary works, such as the "Unnunili Sandesam," a 14th-century Malayalam work describing the travels of a messenger through the region.

During the medieval period, the Sreedharan family played a significant role in the social and cultural fabric of Kerala. Notable individuals include Sreedharan Nair, a renowned poet and scholar from the 16th century, and Sreedharan Pillai, a prominent military leader who served under the Zamorin rulers in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Sreedharan family gained prominence in the princely state of Travancore, with several members serving as advisors and administrators to the Maharajas. One of the most influential figures was Sreedharan Nair Kundara, who served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Travancore from 1786 to 1798.

Another notable individual was Sreedharan Unnithan, a prolific writer and social reformer from the 19th century, who played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Malayalam literature and the promotion of women's education.

In more recent times, the name has been associated with several accomplished individuals, such as E. Sreedharan, a renowned civil engineer who played a key role in the development of India's metro rail systems, and K.P. Sreedharan Nair, a distinguished Malayalam poet and writer who received the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2007.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sreedharan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sreedharan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Sreedharan a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Sreedharan surname mean?

An ethnic surname indicating someone of the Nair community from Kerala, India.

What does the Sreedharan map show?

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