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UK surname

Sachs

An occupational surname of German origin referring to someone who made knives or lived near a brook.

In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Sachs surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 195, ranked #19,921, up from #28,715 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Cornwall and Kennoway and Bonnybank.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sachs is 198 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 457.1%.

1881 census count

35

Ranked #28,715

Modern count

195

2016, ranked #19,921

Peak year

2014

198 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sachs had 35 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,715 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016, ranked #19,921.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 96 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Sachs surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sachs surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sachs 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
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 13 #32,208
1881 historical 35 #28,715
1891 historical 48 #30,447
1901 historical 96 #23,342
1911 historical 65 #26,343
1997 modern 161 #20,176
1998 modern 174 #19,729
1999 modern 176 #19,722
2000 modern 165 #20,501
2001 modern 160 #20,616
2002 modern 170 #20,243
2003 modern 162 #20,624
2004 modern 155 #21,352
2005 modern 153 #21,490
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 158 #21,464
2008 modern 160 #21,521
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 169 #21,652
2011 modern 172 #21,248
2012 modern 177 #20,836
2013 modern 187 #20,436
2014 modern 198 #19,841
2015 modern 195 #19,909
2016 modern 195 #19,921

Geography

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Where Sachs' 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 Camden, Cornwall, Kennoway and Bonnybank and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Camden 011 Camden
2 Cornwall 002 Cornwall
3 Kennoway and Bonnybank Fife
4 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Camden 008 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sachs

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sachs

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sachs, 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 Sachs surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Sachs 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Sachs is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sachs 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

Sachs 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 Sachs is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Sachs

The surname SACHS has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "sahhs," which referred to a type of knife or sword. The name was likely given to someone who was a maker or seller of these weapons.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts across German-speaking regions, particularly in areas like Saxony and Bavaria. Some of the earliest documented instances include Henricus Sachse in 1198 and Rudolfus Sachs in 1211.

The name SACHS was also associated with certain place names, such as Sachsenhausen, which means "houses of the Saxons." This suggests that some individuals bearing the name may have originated from or lived in these locations.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname SACHS was Hans Sachs (1494-1576), a famous German Meistersinger (master singer) and shoemaker from Nuremberg. He wrote over 6,000 works, including plays, poems, and songs, and is regarded as one of the most important poets of the German Renaissance.

Another prominent individual was the philosopher and mathematician Julius Friedrich Philipp Sachs (1832-1897), who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology and is considered a pioneer in the field of plant electrophysiology.

In the realm of music, the composer and conductor Walter Sachs (1892-1945) gained recognition for his compositions and his work as a music director in various German cities.

The surname SACHS also has a connection to the world of literature through the German-born American novelist and playwright Nelly Sachs (1891-1970), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966 for her "outstanding lyrical and dramatic writing, which interprets Israel's destiny with touching strength."

Another notable figure is the German-American chemist and inventor Walter Sachs (1858-1919), who is credited with developing the first synthetic rubber and numerous other chemical processes and inventions.

While these are just a few examples, the surname SACHS has a rich history and has been borne by many accomplished individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Sachs families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sachs surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 15 Sachs' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.40x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 15 4.40x
Lancashire 7 1.73x
Surrey 5 3.01x
Yorkshire 2 0.59x
Essex 1 1.48x
Hampshire 1 1.43x
Lanarkshire 1 0.91x
Midlothian 1 2.19x
Suffolk 1 2.41x
Worcestershire 1 2.24x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Toxteth Park in Lancashire leads with 7 Sachs' recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.06x.

Place Total Index
Toxteth Park 7 51.06x
St Marylebone London 4 21.95x
Clapham 3 70.26x
Fulham London 3 60.61x
Islington London 3 9.07x
St George Hanover 3 67.42x
Penge 2 91.74x
Bradford 1 12.21x
Chipping Ongar 1 833.33x
Edinburgh St Andrews 1 263.16x
Fawley 1 454.55x
Glasgow 1 5.10x
Hackney London 1 5.23x
Kings Norton 1 25.00x
Langham 1 5000.00x
Manningham 1 23.98x
Sunbury 1 243.90x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Sachs surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anna 1
Dora 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Hannah 1
Jessie 1
Lucia 1
Marian 1
Marianne 1
Mary 1
Nanny 1
Sophia 1
Vivien 1
Wilhelmina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Sachs surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Sachs households.

FAQ

Sachs surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sachs surname in 1881?

In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Sachs surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sachs surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016. That gives Sachs a modern rank of #19,921.

What does the Sachs surname mean?

An occupational surname of German origin referring to someone who made knives or lived near a brook.

What does the Sachs map show?

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