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UK surname

Sandoval

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Sandoval.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Sandoval surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 120, ranked #27,563, up from #33,721 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sandoval is 120 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5900.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

2016

120 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sandoval had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Sandoval surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sandoval surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sandoval 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
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 27 #35,224
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 28 #34,936
2002 modern 29 #35,030
2003 modern 35 #34,609
2004 modern 32 #35,019
2005 modern 43 #34,328
2006 modern 47 #34,335
2007 modern 53 #34,115
2008 modern 56 #34,084
2009 modern 64 #33,675
2010 modern 78 #32,848
2011 modern 70 #33,465
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Sandovals 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 Leeds, Mendip, Southwark and Brent. 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 Leeds 045 Leeds
2 Leeds 063 Leeds
3 Mendip 004 Mendip
4 Southwark 021 Southwark
5 Brent 033 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sandoval

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sandoval

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sandoval, 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 Sandoval surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Sandoval 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, Sandoval 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

Sandoval 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

Sandoval falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sandoval 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Sandoval

The surname Sandoval has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the toponym "Sandoval," referring to a valley or hollow area surrounded by sandy or arid terrain.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Sandoval surname dates back to the 12th century in the region of Castile, Spain. It is recorded in the "Libro de las Behetrías," an ancient manuscript detailing land ownership and privileges granted to noble families in the region.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Sandoval family gained prominence and established themselves as a noble lineage. Notable figures from this period include Fernán García de Sandoval (c. 1260-1325), a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Seville from the Moors, and Gutierre Díaz de Sandoval (c. 1310-1378), a trusted advisor to King Pedro I of Castile.

As the Sandoval family expanded and dispersed throughout Spain and its territories, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Sandoval, Sandoval, and Sandoval. Some branches of the family adopted the name as a place of origin, like the Sandoval de Lemos and the Sandoval de Chaves families.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the Sandoval surname made significant contributions. One notable figure was Gonzalo de Sandoval (c. 1497-1528), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Another was Álvaro de Sandoval (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish explorer and governor of New Mexico.

In later centuries, the Sandoval surname continued to be widespread throughout Spain, Latin America, and other Spanish-speaking regions. Notable individuals include Jerónimo Sandoval y Rojas (1573-1619), a Spanish poet and playwright, and Mariano Sandoval (1791-1862), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the acting president of Mexico in 1837.

Other individuals with the Sandoval surname who left their mark on history include Miguel Sandoval (1951-), a Mexican-American actor known for his roles in films such as "Jurassic Park" and "Clear and Present Danger," and Arturo Sandoval (1949-), a renowned Cuban jazz trumpeter and composer.

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1881 census detail

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Sandoval families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sandoval 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 2 Sandovals recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aighton Bailey in Lancashire leads with 2 Sandovals recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.

Place Total Index
Aighton Bailey 2 20000.00x

FAQ

Sandoval surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sandoval surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Sandoval surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sandoval surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Sandoval a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Sandoval surname mean?

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of the various places named Sandoval.

What does the Sandoval map show?

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