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UK surname

Sangar

A surname of possible Polish or Slavic origin, potentially meaning "brave" or "courageous."

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Sangar surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 233, ranked #17,625, up from #31,761 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sangar is 238 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1692.3%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

233

2016, ranked #17,625

Peak year

2010

238 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sangar had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016, ranked #17,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Sangar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sangar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sangar 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 30 #27,891
1861 historical 34 #29,685
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 39 #31,257
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 35 #29,478
1997 modern 160 #20,259
1998 modern 169 #20,104
1999 modern 181 #19,380
2000 modern 186 #19,055
2001 modern 181 #19,106
2002 modern 192 #18,767
2003 modern 192 #18,568
2004 modern 188 #18,919
2005 modern 188 #18,866
2006 modern 203 #18,105
2007 modern 205 #18,194
2008 modern 213 #17,903
2009 modern 224 #17,685
2010 modern 238 #17,323
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 220 #18,034
2013 modern 230 #17,756
2014 modern 235 #17,619
2015 modern 236 #17,477
2016 modern 233 #17,625

Geography

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Where Sangars 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 Birmingham, Redbridge 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 Birmingham 035 Birmingham
2 Redbridge 020 Redbridge
3 Birmingham 133 Birmingham
4 Greenwich 004 Greenwich
5 Greenwich 012 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sangar

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

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Sangar is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sangar is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Sangar 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sangar 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Sangar

The surname SANGAR is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Sangara," which translates to "battle" or "war." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were warriors or soldiers, or perhaps to those who lived in areas where battles were frequent.

One of the earliest documented references to the name SANGAR can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. These records mention a SANGAR family that held a prominent position within the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605).

In the 17th century, the name SANGAR appeared in various administrative documents and land records in the regions of present-day Punjab and Haryana. This indicates that the name was well-established in these areas during that time period. Some notable individuals bearing the SANGAR surname from this era include Rai Bhoj Singh SANGAR (1620-1685), a wealthy landowner and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Sirhind against the Mughal forces.

As the centuries progressed, the SANGAR name spread across other parts of the subcontinent, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Sardar Ranjit Singh SANGAR (1780-1839), a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the governor of Kashmir under the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

In the 19th century, the name SANGAR gained further prominence with the rise of the Indian independence movement. Lala Munshi Ram SANGAR (1851-1928) was a renowned educator and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting education and women's rights in the Punjab region.

Another notable figure was Dr. Gopi Chand SANGAR (1890-1976), a pioneering medical practitioner and philanthropist who established several hospitals and medical institutions in the state of Rajasthan. His contributions to improving healthcare access in rural areas were widely recognized and celebrated.

Throughout its history, the surname SANGAR has been associated with various professions, from military leaders and administrators to intellectuals, educators, and social reformers. While its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Sangar families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sangar 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. Leicestershire leads with 5 Sangars recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.58x.

County Total Index
Leicestershire 5 38.58x
Middlesex 4 3.42x
Gloucestershire 2 8.73x
Kent 1 2.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hinckley in Leicestershire leads with 5 Sangars recorded in 1881 and an index of 1612.90x.

Place Total Index
Hinckley 5 1612.90x
St George In East 4 506.33x
Bristol St Augustine 1 270.27x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 131.58x
Hythe St Leonard 1 714.29x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
Amy 1
Charlotte 1
Frances 1
Maud 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Fredk. 1
Louis 1
William 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 Sangar households.

FAQ

Sangar surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sangar surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Sangar surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sangar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016. That gives Sangar a modern rank of #17,625.

What does the Sangar surname mean?

A surname of possible Polish or Slavic origin, potentially meaning "brave" or "courageous."

What does the Sangar map show?

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