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UK surname

Sant

A surname derived from the English word "saint," often given to devout individuals.

In the 1881 census there were 601 people recorded with the Sant surname, ranking it #5,826 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 842, ranked #6,635, down from #5,826 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Over, Burslem and Wilmslow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Stoke-on-Trent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sant is 887 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 40.1%.

1881 census count

601

Ranked #5,826

Modern count

842

2016, ranked #6,635

Peak year

1998

887 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sant had 601 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,826 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 842 in 2016, ranked #6,635.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 881 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Sant surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sant surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Sant 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 398 #6,057
1861 historical 534 #4,920
1881 historical 601 #5,826
1891 historical 709 #5,541
1901 historical 804 #5,618
1911 historical 881 #5,051
1997 modern 805 #6,508
1998 modern 887 #6,231
1999 modern 875 #6,342
2000 modern 870 #6,333
2001 modern 863 #6,261
2002 modern 882 #6,275
2003 modern 865 #6,255
2004 modern 847 #6,368
2005 modern 866 #6,215
2006 modern 850 #6,321
2007 modern 849 #6,379
2008 modern 857 #6,381
2009 modern 851 #6,561
2010 modern 854 #6,663
2011 modern 853 #6,594
2012 modern 841 #6,580
2013 modern 856 #6,594
2014 modern 859 #6,613
2015 modern 853 #6,581
2016 modern 842 #6,635

Geography

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Where Sants are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Over, Burslem, Wilmslow, Stoke-on-Trent, Bucknell-cum-Bagnall, Caverswall and Middlewich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Over Cheshire
2 Burslem Staffordshire
3 Wilmslow Cheshire
4 Stoke-on-Trent, Bucknell-cum-Bagnall, Caverswall Staffordshire
5 Middlewich Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cheshire East 025 Cheshire East
2 Cheshire East 035 Cheshire East
3 Cheshire West and Chester 035 Cheshire West and Chester
4 Stoke-on-Trent 014 Stoke-on-Trent
5 Cheshire East 024 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sant

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sant

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Sant surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Sant 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Sant is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sant is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Sant falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sant 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Sant

The surname SANT is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint," suggesting a possible connection to religious orders or sacred professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANT surname can be found in the medieval records of the Italian city of Genoa, where a family bearing this name resided in the 14th century. The name was also prevalent in other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the SANT surname gained prominence. Notably, Andrea SANT (1460-1528), a renowned Italian painter and architect, left a significant mark on the artistic landscape of Florence. His works can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista SANT (1588-1659), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of optics. He is credited with the invention of the binocular telescope and the discovery of several celestial bodies.

In the realm of literature, the name SANT is associated with the Italian poet and philosopher, Vittorio SANT (1626-1688). His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

The SANT surname also found its way into the annals of ecclesiastical history. Cardinal Pietro SANT (1707-1795) was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Bishop of Viterbo and later as the Archbishop of Ravenna. His diplomatic skills and theological insights were highly regarded by his contemporaries.

Across the Atlantic, the SANT name made its mark in the Americas during the colonial era. One notable figure was Juan SANT (1720-1798), a Spanish explorer and navigator who played a pivotal role in mapping the Pacific Coast of North America and establishing settlements in California.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the SANT surname, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Sant families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sant 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. Cheshire leads with 238 Sants recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.48x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 238 18.48x
Staffordshire 111 5.64x
Lancashire 67 0.97x
Glamorgan 45 4.43x
Warwickshire 31 2.11x
Derbyshire 20 2.19x
Middlesex 20 0.34x
Lincolnshire 11 1.18x
Durham 10 0.58x
Norfolk 9 1.00x
Worcestershire 7 0.92x
Yorkshire 7 0.12x
Nottinghamshire 5 0.64x
Essex 4 0.35x
Hampshire 3 0.25x
Royal Navy 2 2.88x
Surrey 2 0.07x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.27x
Hertfordshire 1 0.25x
Monmouthshire 1 0.24x
Oxfordshire 1 0.28x
Somerset 1 0.11x
Suffolk 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newton In Northwich in Cheshire leads with 34 Sants recorded in 1881 and an index of 867.35x.

Place Total Index
Newton In Northwich 34 867.35x
Stoke Upon Trent 30 14.37x
Over 28 213.90x
Litchurch 19 51.70x
Birmingham 17 3.47x
Sutton In Middlewich 14 23333.33x
Burslem 13 23.05x
Wharton 13 185.45x
Blackburn 12 6.52x
Birkenhead 11 10.72x
Middlewich 11 415.09x
Ystradowen 11 2500.00x
Latchford 10 116.96x
Alsager 9 281.25x
Kingswinford 9 12.59x
Widnes 9 18.03x
Aston 8 1.97x
Great Grimsby 8 13.51x
Wolstanton 8 13.38x
Wolverhampton 8 5.28x
Chorley In Nantwich 7 2121.21x
Darlington 7 10.45x
Gorton 7 10.76x
Llantrisant 7 27.34x
Rostherne 7 921.05x
Southworth With Croft 7 338.16x
St Marylebone London 7 2.25x
Bingley 6 16.30x
Bradnop Cawdry 6 674.16x
Coventry St Michael 6 12.70x
Leek Lowe 6 22.90x
Leftwich 6 104.90x
Aberdare 5 7.17x
Cuddington In Northwich 5 617.28x
Gringley On Hill 5 301.20x
Horton 5 207.47x
Norton 5 724.64x
Oystermouth 5 63.61x
Peover Superior 5 409.84x
Pownall Fee 5 86.81x
Sprowston 5 126.26x
West Bromwich 5 4.44x
Worcester St Nicholas 5 138.50x
Allostock 4 400.00x
Appleton 4 136.99x
Burton Upon Trent 4 8.68x
Hanwell 4 38.68x
Llandaff 4 11.84x
Marthall Cum Warford 4 740.74x
Monks Coppenhall 4 8.23x
Nantwich 4 26.74x
Rugeley 4 28.31x
Runcorn 4 13.47x
Salford 4 1.96x
Sproston 4 1428.57x
St Brides Major 4 294.12x
Wednesfield 4 13.80x
West Ham 4 1.57x
Westhoughton 4 21.66x
Worleston 4 597.01x
Basingstoke 3 21.82x
Bishop Auckland 3 12.89x
Broughton In Salford 3 4.74x
Chester Holy Trinity 3 49.67x
Moulton Eaton In 3 277.78x
Newcastle Lower 3 141.51x
Newcastle Under Lyme 3 8.61x
Oldham 3 1.34x
Paddington London 3 1.40x
Tetton 3 937.50x
West Derby 3 1.48x
Westleigh 3 19.08x
Westminster St 3 13.95x
Audlem 2 65.79x
Chester St John Baptist 2 8.64x
Kinderton Cum Hulme 2 185.19x
Kings Norton 2 2.93x
Llanblethian 2 137.93x
Royal Navy 2 3.37x
Stone 2 7.94x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 51
Elizabeth 23
Sarah 22
Alice 14
Hannah 14
Ann 13
Martha 12
Annie 9
Eliza 8
Catherine 7
Ellen 6
Emily 6
Anne 5
Emma 5
Jane 5
Margaret 4
Edith 3
Fanny 3
Frances 3
Harriet 3
Lilly 3
Lucy 3
Maria 3
Ruth 3
Betsy 2
Cathrine 2
Charlotte 2
Clara 2
Harriett 2
Izetta 2
Louisa 2
Minnie 2
Susannah 2
Agnes 1
Amelia 1
Amy 1
Barbara 1
Bessy 1
Blanch 1
Dora 1
Eleanor 1
Elenor 1
Eleoner 1
Elisabeth 1
Ellin 1
Ellinor 1
Katharine 1
Kathleen 1
Lillie 1
William 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 47
William 44
Thomas 29
George 20
Joseph 19
Henry 14
Samuel 13
Arthur 9
Charles 7
James 7
Abraham 6
Alfred 5
Edward 5
Isaac 5
Richard 5
Abel 3
Benjamin 3
Elijah 3
Ernest 3
Frederick 3
Herbert 3
Albert 2
Bernard 2
Frank 2
Harry 2
Jno. 2
Ralph 2
Rees 2
Robert 2
Thos. 2
Clement 1
Earnest 1
Edwin 1
Fredk.G. 1
Fredrick 1
Geo.Lewis 1
Heber 1
Hugh 1
Isaiah 1
Joseth 1
Levi 1
Luke 1
Maurice 1
Oswald 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Philip 1
Randle 1
Reuben 1
Zacahariah 1

FAQ

Sant surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sant surname in 1881?

In 1881, 601 people were recorded with the Sant surname. That placed it at #5,826 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sant surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 842 in 2016. That gives Sant a modern rank of #6,635.

What does the Sant surname mean?

A surname derived from the English word "saint," often given to devout individuals.

What does the Sant map show?

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