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UK surname

Sacha

A French surname derived from the Hebrew name Isaac.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees and Hinckley and Bosworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sacha is 148 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

2016

148 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sacha surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sacha surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sacha 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 94 #28,593
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 105 #27,181
2005 modern 117 #25,433
2006 modern 114 #26,120
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 123 #26,098
2010 modern 126 #26,312
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 136 #24,830
2013 modern 131 #25,932
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 148 #23,958

Geography

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Where Sachas 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 Kirklees and Hinckley and Bosworth. 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 Kirklees 024 Kirklees
2 Kirklees 007 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 010 Kirklees
4 Kirklees 013 Kirklees
5 Hinckley and Bosworth 014 Hinckley and Bosworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sacha

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sacha

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Sacha 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

Sacha 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

Sacha falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sacha 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Sacha

The surname "SACHA" has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "sachok," which means "small garden." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who worked in or lived near small gardens or orchards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles, which mention a merchant named Yegor Sacha in the year 1547. This indicates that the name was already in use during the mid-16th century in the Novgorod region of Russia.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various official documents and records, including the census records of the city of Moscow. One notable individual from this period was Ivan Sacha, a prominent merchant who was active in the city's trade guilds between 1632 and 1658.

As the name spread throughout Russia, it took on various regional spellings and variations, such as "Sachev," "Sachov," and "Sachkin." These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of the country.

In the 18th century, the Sacha family gained prominence in the Russian nobility. One notable figure was Andrey Sacha (1725-1781), a military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army and participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

Another significant individual with the surname Sacha was Nikolai Sacha (1845-1920), a Russian writer and journalist who was known for his works on social and political issues. He was a vocal critic of the Tsarist regime and was exiled for a period due to his outspoken views.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sacha include:

1. Pyotr Sacha (1880-1935), a Russian painter and art teacher known for his landscape paintings. 2. Mikhail Sacha (1905-1979), a Soviet chess grandmaster and author of several books on chess theory. 3. Yuri Sacha (1922-2002), a Russian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. 4. Tatiana Sacha (1938-2018), a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet. 5. Andrei Sacha (1962-present), a Russian businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest automotive retail chains in Russia.

While the surname Sacha has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the small gardens and orchards of 16th-century Russia, where the name first emerged.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sacha surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sacha surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Sacha a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Sacha surname mean?

A French surname derived from the Hebrew name Isaac.

What does the Sacha map show?

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