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UK surname

Saich

An English surname deriving from the Anglo-Saxon word "sæcc" meaning "quarrel" or "strife".

In the 1881 census there were 251 people recorded with the Saich surname, ranking it #11,041 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 353, ranked #13,081, down from #11,041 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, London parishes and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Walsall, Uttlesford and Medway.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Saich is 370 in 2005. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 40.6%.

1881 census count

251

Ranked #11,041

Modern count

353

2016, ranked #13,081

Peak year

2005

370 bearers

Map years

8

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Saich had 251 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,041 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 353 in 2016, ranked #13,081.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 355 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Saich surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Saich surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Saich 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 72 #20,720
1861 historical 149 #15,373
1881 historical 251 #11,041
1891 historical 284 #11,542
1901 historical 338 #10,709
1911 historical 355 #10,172
1997 modern 353 #12,096
1998 modern 358 #12,349
1999 modern 358 #12,416
2000 modern 362 #12,264
2001 modern 348 #12,419
2002 modern 353 #12,512
2003 modern 348 #12,452
2004 modern 343 #12,616
2005 modern 370 #11,875
2006 modern 367 #12,016
2007 modern 364 #12,237
2008 modern 357 #12,509
2009 modern 363 #12,602
2010 modern 358 #13,001
2011 modern 359 #12,856
2012 modern 355 #12,816
2013 modern 357 #12,984
2014 modern 362 #12,955
2015 modern 353 #13,086
2016 modern 353 #13,081

Geography

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Where Saichs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, London parishes, St John Hackney, Wendens Ambo and Ruislip. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Walsall, Uttlesford, Medway and Forest Heath. 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 Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 London parishes London 3
3 St John Hackney London (North Districts)
4 Wendens Ambo Essex
5 Ruislip Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Walsall 001 Walsall
2 Uttlesford 002 Uttlesford
3 Medway 002 Medway
4 Medway 006 Medway
5 Forest Heath 003 Forest Heath

Forenames

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First names often paired with Saich

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Saich

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Saich surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Saich 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Saich is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Saich 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

Saich falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Saich 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Saich

The surname SAICH originated in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Scots word "sauch," which means "willow tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area with an abundance of willows.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1365, where a person named William Sauch is mentioned. The spelling "Saich" itself appears to have emerged in the 16th century, as evidenced by records from that time.

The name SAICH was particularly prevalent in the Scottish Lowlands, with concentrations in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire. It is possible that the name was initially a locational surname, referring to a specific place where willows grew abundantly.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Saich, a Scottish landowner and merchant who lived in Ayr. He is recorded as having been involved in trade with the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

Another historical figure with the surname SAICH was James Saich, born in 1692 in Lanarkshire. He was a Presbyterian minister who served in several parishes throughout Scotland and was known for his fiery sermons and dedication to his faith.

In the 18th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Robert Saich, born in 1725 in Renfrewshire. He was a successful businessman and landowner, owning several properties in the area. Records suggest that he was also involved in local politics and served as a magistrate.

The name SAICH can also be found in various historical documents from the 19th century, such as parish records and census records. One notable individual from this time period was William Saich, born in 1812 in Ayrshire. He was a prominent farmer and landowner, known for his innovative agricultural practices and contributions to the local community.

Another significant figure was Margaret Saich, born in 1841 in Lanarkshire. She was a renowned educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Glasgow and worked tirelessly to provide educational opportunities for young women from underprivileged backgrounds.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Saich families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Saich 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. Essex leads with 103 Saichs recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.31x.

County Total Index
Essex 103 21.31x
Middlesex 98 4.00x
Surrey 18 1.51x
Warwickshire 10 1.62x
Hertfordshire 8 4.74x
Cambridgeshire 7 4.51x
Ayrshire 3 1.64x
Somerset 2 0.51x
Hampshire 1 0.20x
Lanarkshire 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 18 Saichs recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.11x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 18 13.11x
Great Easton 13 1969.70x
Lambeth 12 5.62x
Birmingham 10 4.86x
Poplar London 10 21.64x
Brentwood 9 305.08x
Great Bardfield 9 1139.24x
Tottenham 9 23.08x
St Giles In Fields 8 94.79x
Stebbing 8 851.06x
West Ham 8 7.50x
Newmarket All Sts 7 614.04x
Willesden 7 30.33x
Bethnal Green London 6 5.64x
Ickenham 6 1818.18x
Ingatestone 6 769.23x
Wendens Ambo 6 1935.48x
Cheshunt 5 84.75x
Great Dunmow 5 198.41x
Harlow 5 240.38x
Hatfield Broad Oak 5 306.75x
Mile End Old Town 5 12.94x
Romford 5 65.45x
Ruislip 5 409.84x
St Marylebone London 5 3.83x
West Thurrock 5 310.56x
Barnston 3 2142.86x
Bishop Stortford 3 53.19x
Dundonald 3 44.38x
Great Warley 3 275.23x
Pinner 3 140.19x
Shenfield 3 240.00x
Southwark St Saviour 3 23.85x
St George Martyr 3 72.64x
St Lawrence Newland 3 1666.67x
St Pancras London 3 1.52x
Waltham Holy Cross 3 66.37x
Westminster St John 3 10.06x
Fulham London 2 5.63x
Great Canfield 2 689.66x
Walcot 2 9.53x
Aldershot 1 5.95x
Battersea 1 1.11x
Beddington 1 21.69x
Ealing 1 4.57x
Govan 1 0.51x
Hampstead London 1 2.62x
Paddington London 1 1.11x
Rettendon 1 166.67x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 2.03x
St George Hanover 1 3.13x
Stoke Newington London 1 5.24x
Takeley 1 144.93x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 18
George 12
James 9
Charles 8
John 7
Henry 6
Joseph 6
Walter 6
Arthur 4
David 4
Samuel 4
Thomas 4
Alfred 3
Robert 3
Benjamin 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Matthew 2
Alexander 1
Algernon 1
Archibald 1
Arther 1
Elijah 1
F.Frederick 1
Freddy 1
Fredk.James 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Goddard 1
H.C. 1
Peter 1
Rhuben 1
Richard 1
Roberth 1
Robt. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Saich surname: questions and answers

How common was the Saich surname in 1881?

In 1881, 251 people were recorded with the Saich surname. That placed it at #11,041 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Saich surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 353 in 2016. That gives Saich a modern rank of #13,081.

What does the Saich surname mean?

An English surname deriving from the Anglo-Saxon word "sæcc" meaning "quarrel" or "strife".

What does the Saich map show?

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