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UK surname

Sanghera

A Sikh surname of Indian origin meaning "inhabitant of a lion's abode".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, South Derbyshire and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sanghera is 2,032 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,988

2016, ranked #3,239

Peak year

2011

2,032 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,988 in 2016, ranked #3,239.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Sanghera surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sanghera surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sanghera 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
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1997 modern 1,259 #4,522
1998 modern 1,347 #4,419
1999 modern 1,413 #4,271
2000 modern 1,487 #4,090
2001 modern 1,459 #4,080
2002 modern 1,593 #3,869
2003 modern 1,616 #3,730
2004 modern 1,647 #3,677
2005 modern 1,658 #3,619
2006 modern 1,708 #3,533
2007 modern 1,760 #3,477
2008 modern 1,797 #3,439
2009 modern 1,870 #3,398
2010 modern 2,001 #3,282
2011 modern 2,032 #3,197
2012 modern 1,960 #3,236
2013 modern 2,016 #3,220
2014 modern 1,992 #3,274
2015 modern 1,974 #3,271
2016 modern 1,988 #3,239

Geography

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Where Sangheras 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 Ealing, South Derbyshire, Sandwell and Derby. 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 Ealing 026 Ealing
2 South Derbyshire 003 South Derbyshire
3 Sandwell 028 Sandwell
4 Derby 021 Derby
5 Ealing 037 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sanghera

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sanghera

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Sanghera surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Sanghera household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Sanghera 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

Sanghera 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Sanghera falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sanghera 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
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Sanghera

The surname Sanghera originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is a Punjabi name derived from the word "Sanghar," which refers to a place name in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The earliest recorded instances of the Sanghera surname date back to the 16th century, when it was used by members of the Jat community.

In historical records, the Sanghera surname is mentioned in various Mughal-era documents, including land ownership registers and tax records. The name appears to have been particularly prominent in the areas around Lahore and Sialkot during the reign of the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Sanghera surname was Bhai Behlo Sanghera, a prominent Sikh warrior and follower of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru. Bhai Behlo Sanghera played a significant role in the battle of Amritsar in 1628, where he fought against the Mughal forces.

Another notable figure in history with the Sanghera surname was Sardar Sham Singh Sanghera, a revered Sikh leader and military commander during the late 18th century. He fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in defending the city of Lahore.

In the 19th century, Sardar Dyal Singh Sanghera was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the Punjab region. He established several educational institutions, including the Dyal Singh College in Lahore, which remains one of the most prestigious institutions in Pakistan.

During the British Raj, the Sanghera surname was also associated with notable individuals such as Sir Sunder Singh Sanghera, a distinguished civil servant and member of the Indian Civil Service. He served as the Chief Secretary of the Punjab Province and played a pivotal role in the administration of the region.

Another historical figure with the Sanghera surname was Sardar Bahadur Sohan Singh Sanghera, a respected politician and member of the Constituent Assembly of India. He was actively involved in the drafting of the Indian Constitution and advocated for the rights of Sikh communities.

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FAQ

Sanghera surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sanghera surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,988 in 2016. That gives Sanghera a modern rank of #3,239.

What does the Sanghera surname mean?

A Sikh surname of Indian origin meaning "inhabitant of a lion's abode".

What does the Sanghera map show?

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