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UK surname

Saggar

A surname originating from the Hindi word for a small clay casing used to protect pottery during firing.

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Saggar surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #31,914 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Saggar is 137 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1033.3%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2013

137 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Saggar had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 22 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Saggar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Saggar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Saggar 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 97 #28,187
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 104 #26,765
2002 modern 113 #26,024
2003 modern 118 #25,146
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 127 #24,384
2007 modern 127 #24,748
2008 modern 127 #25,020
2009 modern 127 #25,564
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 123 #26,561
2013 modern 137 #25,149
2014 modern 137 #25,345
2015 modern 135 #25,481
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Saggars 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 Ealing, Croydon, Oldham, Richmondshire and South Bucks. 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 Ealing 026 Ealing
2 Croydon 041 Croydon
3 Oldham 015 Oldham
4 Richmondshire 003 Richmondshire
5 South Bucks 002 South Bucks

Forenames

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First names often paired with Saggar

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Saggar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Saggar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Saggar is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Saggar 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Saggar falls in decile 8 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.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Saggar 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Saggar

The surname Saggar is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the Old English word 'saeggar', which referred to a type of ceramic container used for firing pottery in kilns. This occupation-based surname was likely adopted by potters and those involved in the pottery trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saggar can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Saggere', suggesting its presence in England during the Norman conquest. The name was particularly concentrated in the pottery-producing regions of Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Saggar appeared in various medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled 'Sagher'. The name was also documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327 as 'Saghyr'.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Saggar include John Saggar, a potter from Burslem, Staffordshire, who was mentioned in records from the late 16th century. Another early recorded bearer of the name was William Saggar, a landowner in the village of Tittensor, Staffordshire, in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Saggar family had established a presence in the village of Wolstanton, Staffordshire, where they were involved in the local pottery industry. One prominent member was Thomas Saggar (1712-1783), a successful potter and businessman who owned several kilns and workshops in the area.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Saggar continued to be associated with the pottery trade in Staffordshire. Notable bearers include James Saggar (1829-1891), a renowned potter from Burslem, and his son, William Saggar (1862-1928), who continued the family's legacy in the pottery industry.

Other historical figures with the surname Saggar include Robert Saggar (1785-1867), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Staffordshire, and Elizabeth Saggar (1820-1892), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Saggar families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Saggar 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. Lancashire leads with 11 Saggars recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.93x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 11 7.93x
Kent 1 2.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spotland in Lancashire leads with 6 Saggars recorded in 1881 and an index of 389.61x.

Place Total Index
Spotland 6 389.61x
Barrow In Furness 5 264.55x
Dover St Mary Virgin 1 256.41x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Emily 1
Hannah 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Elisha 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
John 1
Samuel 1
Saul 1

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 Saggar households.

FAQ

Saggar surname: questions and answers

How common was the Saggar surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Saggar surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Saggar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Saggar a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Saggar surname mean?

A surname originating from the Hindi word for a small clay casing used to protect pottery during firing.

What does the Saggar map show?

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