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UK surname

Sanz

A surname of Spanish origin meaning "holy", "saintly", or "good".

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Sanz surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 166, ranked #22,140, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Thurrock.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sanz is 166 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5433.3%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

166

2016, ranked #22,140

Peak year

2016

166 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sanz had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016, ranked #22,140.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Sanz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sanz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sanz 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
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 86 #28,876
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 106 #26,885
2000 modern 118 #25,197
2001 modern 113 #25,489
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 109 #26,583
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 116 #26,510
2009 modern 141 #23,907
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 141 #24,294
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 145 #24,207
2014 modern 149 #23,969
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 166 #22,140

Geography

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Where Sanz' 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Thurrock, Ealing and Brighton and Hove. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Westminster 021 Westminster
3 Thurrock 008 Thurrock
4 Ealing 006 Ealing
5 Brighton and Hove 027 Brighton and Hove

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sanz

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

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

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Sanz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Sanz 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 never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Sanz 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

Sanz 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

Sanz 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 Sanz 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Sanz

The surname "Sanz" is of Spanish origin, derived from the medieval Spanish given name "Sancho", which itself comes from the Latin name "Sanctius", meaning "holy" or "saintly". The name was first recorded in the 9th century in the Kingdom of Navarre, located in the northern region of the Iberian Peninsula.

The earliest known bearer of the name was Sancho Garcés I, King of Navarre from 905 to 925 AD. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Navarre, Aragon, and Castile during the Middle Ages, as evidenced by its appearance in various historical documents and records from that time.

In the 11th century, the Sanz surname is mentioned in the Codex Calixtinus, a medieval manuscript containing the first recorded accounts of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, known as the Camino de Santiago. The surname is also found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented the ownership of land and property in Castile.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Sanz was Pedro Sanz de Vizmanos, a nobleman and military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a pivotal victory for the Christian forces against the Almohads.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rodrigo Sanz de Viteri, a 13th-century Spanish prelate who served as the Archbishop of Toledo from 1209 to 1224. He played a significant role in the consolidation of the Reconquista and the expansion of Christian rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 15th century, Juan Sanz de Muñón was a prominent Spanish sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects, including the Cathedral of Burgos and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo.

During the 16th century, Alonso Sanz, a Spanish painter and engraver, gained recognition for his works, particularly his engravings of religious subjects and portraits. He was active in Madrid and is considered one of the most important Spanish engravers of the Renaissance period.

In the 19th century, Eulogio Florentino Sanz, a Spanish writer and journalist, made significant contributions to the development of the Spanish press and literature. He was born in 1823 and is known for his novels, poetry, and articles on social and political issues of his time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Sanz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sanz 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. Middlesex leads with 3 Sanz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 3 Sanz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 182.93x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 3 182.93x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Candida 1
Clara 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Roman 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 Sanz households.

Occupation Count
Commerl Clerk 1

FAQ

Sanz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sanz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Sanz surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sanz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016. That gives Sanz a modern rank of #22,140.

What does the Sanz surname mean?

A surname of Spanish origin meaning "holy", "saintly", or "good".

What does the Sanz map show?

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