UK surname
Habitational surname originating from a Germanic place name.
In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Saller surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 21, ranked #36,596, down from #29,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newchurch, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Saller is 413 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 34.4%.
1881 census count
32
Ranked #29,082
Modern count
21
2016, ranked #36,596
Peak year
1861
413 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Saller surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Saller surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 88 | #18,569 |
| 1861 | historical | 413 | #6,216 |
| 1881 | historical | 32 | #29,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 212 | #14,318 |
| 1901 | historical | 38 | #29,914 |
| 1911 | historical | 55 | #27,313 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 10 | #37,001 |
| 2001 | modern | 9 | #36,980 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 15 | #36,530 |
| 2005 | modern | 22 | #35,993 |
| 2006 | modern | 22 | #36,105 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 26 | #36,111 |
| 2010 | modern | 29 | #36,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 35 | #35,659 |
| 2012 | modern | 26 | #36,166 |
| 2013 | modern | 26 | #36,217 |
| 2014 | modern | 27 | #36,180 |
| 2015 | modern | 19 | #36,736 |
| 2016 | modern | 21 | #36,596 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newchurch, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Ham, East and Preston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newchurch | Hampshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Ham, East | Essex |
| 5 | Preston | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Saller surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Saller, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Saller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Saller household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Saller is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Saller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Saller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SALLER is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "saler," which referred to a person who produced or dealt in salt, a highly valuable commodity in medieval times. The name is thought to have first appeared in the regions of Bavaria and Württemberg, where salt mining and trade were important industries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SALLER can be found in the Rothenburger Taufbuch, a baptismal register from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to 1381. This entry mentions a "Hans Saler," suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.
In the 15th century, the name SALLER was mentioned in the Nürnberger Bürgerbuch, a citizen registry from the city of Nuremberg. This record includes several individuals with the surname, such as "Ulrich Saler" (1421) and "Contz Saler" (1458), indicating that the name had spread to other parts of southern Germany.
During the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to its current form, SALLER. This can be seen in the church records of Rothenburg, where entries such as "Anna Sallerin" (1532) and "Hanns Saller" (1576) appear.
One notable figure with the surname SALLER was Hans Saller (1543-1614), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, including religious paintings and portraits, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now part of museum collections.
Another prominent individual was Johann Saller (1713-1786), a German composer and organist from Würzburg. He is best known for his sacred choral works, which were widely performed in churches throughout the region.
In the 19th century, the SALLER surname was also found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. For example, Johann Saller (1786-1856) was a respected architect from Vienna, Austria, who designed several notable buildings in the city's Biedermeier style.
Other notable individuals with the SALLER surname include Friedrich Saller (1840-1900), a German businessman and philanthropist from Nuremberg, and Ernst Saller (1888-1944), a German writer and poet who was active in the early 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Saller surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 16 Sallers recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.29x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 16 | 5.29x |
| Sussex | 7 | 13.73x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.84x |
| Surrey | 2 | 1.36x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.68x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 3.52x |
| Somerset | 1 | 2.05x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bishopstone in Sussex leads with 6 Sallers recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopstone | 6 | 20000.00x |
| St George In East | 6 | 291.26x |
| Kensington London | 4 | 23.80x |
| Finchley | 3 | 258.62x |
| West Derby | 3 | 28.57x |
| Clapham | 2 | 52.91x |
| St Andrew Holborn | 2 | 194.17x |
| Bathwick | 1 | 185.19x |
| Mountfield | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Northampton St Giles | 1 | 92.59x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 6.20x |
| West Ham | 1 | 7.59x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Saller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Saller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Saller households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Artist | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Chandler & Coach Painter | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Coast Guard Srn | 1 |
| House Servant | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Ladies Maid | 1 |
| Police Const | 1 |
| Seamstress | 1 |
| Showcard Cutler | 1 |
| Under Housemaid Domestic | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Saller surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 21 in 2016. That gives Saller a modern rank of #36,596.
Habitational surname originating from a Germanic place name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Saller bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.