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UK surname

Saglam

A Turkish surname meaning healthy, robust or solid.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Hackney and Greenwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Saglam is 279 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

279

2016, ranked #15,534

Peak year

2016

279 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 279 in 2016, ranked #15,534.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Saglam surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Saglam surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Saglam 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
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 75 #30,661
2000 modern 75 #30,668
2001 modern 80 #29,945
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 115 #25,538
2004 modern 125 #24,443
2005 modern 158 #21,052
2006 modern 166 #20,534
2007 modern 183 #19,553
2008 modern 193 #19,077
2009 modern 212 #18,328
2010 modern 228 #17,844
2011 modern 219 #18,145
2012 modern 250 #16,523
2013 modern 254 #16,603
2014 modern 259 #16,509
2015 modern 264 #16,186
2016 modern 279 #15,534

Geography

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Where Saglams 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 Southwark, Hackney and Greenwich. 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 Southwark 020 Southwark
2 Southwark 021 Southwark
3 Southwark 016 Southwark
4 Hackney 012 Hackney
5 Greenwich 011 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Saglam

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Saglam surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Saglam 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Saglam is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Saglam 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Saglam 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Saglam 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Saglam

The surname SAGLAM is of Turkish origin, originating from the Turkish word "sağlam" which means "solid," "strong," or "robust." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, likely given to someone with a sturdy or robust physical appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the SAGLAM surname can be traced back to the late 15th century in the Ottoman Empire. During this time, the Ottomans had established a vast empire spanning across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, including present-day Turkey.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SAGLAM surname was Hasan Saglam, a prominent Ottoman military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Ottoman campaigns in the Balkans.

Another notable figure was Mehmet Saglam, a renowned architect who lived in the early 17th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several mosques and other architectural marvels in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I.

In the 19th century, the SAGLAM surname gained prominence in the literary world with the writer and poet, Ahmet Saglam. Born in 1820 in Ankara, he was celebrated for his contributions to Turkish literature and his efforts in preserving the Turkish language and cultural heritage.

During the Ottoman period, the SAGLAM surname was also associated with certain geographical locations within the empire. For instance, the village of Saglam Köy, located in present-day Bursa Province, was likely named after a family or individual bearing the SAGLAM surname who resided there.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded and populations migrated, the SAGLAM surname spread across different regions, including the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa. This led to variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Saghlam or Saglaam, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions.

Throughout history, the SAGLAM surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, architects, writers, and scholars. While the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, it has become a prominent Turkish surname with a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Saglam surname: questions and answers

How common is the Saglam surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 279 in 2016. That gives Saglam a modern rank of #15,534.

What does the Saglam surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning healthy, robust or solid.

What does the Saglam map show?

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