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UK surname

Sandor

A surname derived from the given name Alexander, from the Greek name Alexandros meaning "defender of men".

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Sandor surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 334, ranked #13,640, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sheffield, Tunbridge Wells and Peterborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sandor is 334 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4075.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

334

2016, ranked #13,640

Peak year

2016

334 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sandor had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 334 in 2016, ranked #13,640.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 42 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sandor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sandor surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sandor 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 42 #28,691
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 59 #31,734
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 67 #31,409
2000 modern 64 #31,735
2001 modern 62 #31,798
2002 modern 60 #32,388
2003 modern 62 #32,258
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 106 #27,332
2007 modern 128 #24,632
2008 modern 151 #22,323
2009 modern 175 #20,707
2010 modern 209 #18,893
2011 modern 219 #18,145
2012 modern 273 #15,546
2013 modern 290 #15,107
2014 modern 318 #14,246
2015 modern 320 #14,090
2016 modern 334 #13,640

Geography

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Where Sandors 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 Sheffield, Tunbridge Wells, Peterborough and Liverpool. 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 Sheffield 022 Sheffield
2 Sheffield 020 Sheffield
3 Tunbridge Wells 012 Tunbridge Wells
4 Peterborough 010 Peterborough
5 Liverpool 035 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sandor

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

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Sandor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Sandor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Sandor is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sandor 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

Sandor falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sandor 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 Sandor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sandor

The surname Sandor is of Hungarian origin, originating in the region of Transylvania in the 13th century. It is derived from the Hungarian name Sándor, which itself is a variant of the Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men." The name Sándor was introduced to Hungary by the Byzantine Greeks and was initially used as a given name before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sandor can be found in the 14th-century Gesta Hungarorum, a medieval chronicle of Hungarian history. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Sandor who served as a vassal to the King of Hungary during the reign of Béla IV in the mid-13th century.

In the 15th century, the surname Sandor began to appear in various Hungarian legal documents and land records, indicating its widespread use among the Hungarian nobility and landowners. One notable example is the Sandor family of Eger, whose members held significant political and military positions in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The earliest known individual with the surname Sandor was János Sandor (1430-1504), a Hungarian nobleman and military commander who served under King Matthias Corvinus. He played a crucial role in the defense of Hungary against Ottoman Turkish invasions and was granted lands and titles for his service.

Another prominent figure with the Sandor surname was György Sandor (1790-1863), a Hungarian poet and writer who was a leading figure in the Hungarian Romantic literary movement. His works, including epic poems and historical dramas, helped shape the cultural and national identity of Hungary during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, notable individuals with the surname Sandor included Béla Sandor (1911-1985), a Hungarian-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in New York City, and Imre Sandor (1902-1991), a Hungarian-American mathematician and logician known for his contributions to set theory and mathematical logic.

The surname Sandor has also been associated with various place names in Hungary, such as Sandorhaza (meaning "Sandor's village") and Sandorfalva (meaning "Sandor's town"), reflecting the historical presence and influence of families bearing this name in different regions of the country.

Throughout its history, the surname Sandor has been deeply rooted in Hungarian culture and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, writers, artists, and scholars. Its enduring presence is a testament to the rich heritage and traditions of the Hungarian people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Sandor families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sandor 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 7 Sandors recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.56x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 7 7.56x
Surrey 1 2.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Warrington in Lancashire leads with 7 Sandors recorded in 1881 and an index of 636.36x.

Place Total Index
Warrington 7 636.36x
Croydon 1 47.39x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Edith 1
Elizabeth 1
Elsie 1
Frances 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Richard 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 Sandor households.

FAQ

Sandor surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sandor surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Sandor surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sandor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 334 in 2016. That gives Sandor a modern rank of #13,640.

What does the Sandor surname mean?

A surname derived from the given name Alexander, from the Greek name Alexandros meaning "defender of men".

What does the Sandor map show?

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