UK surname
A topographic surname potentially derived from the French word "sarre" meaning sandy river.
In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Sare surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 87, ranked #32,476, down from #19,636 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Englishcombe, Tiverton, London parishes and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sare is 123 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 13.9%.
1881 census count
101
Ranked #19,636
Modern count
87
2016, ranked #32,476
Peak year
1911
123 bearers
Map years
4
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Sare surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Sare surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 61 | #22,412 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 101 | #19,636 |
| 1891 | historical | 115 | #21,878 |
| 1901 | historical | 93 | #23,689 |
| 1911 | historical | 123 | #20,128 |
| 1997 | modern | 84 | #29,106 |
| 1998 | modern | 82 | #29,754 |
| 1999 | modern | 87 | #29,398 |
| 2000 | modern | 79 | #30,249 |
| 2001 | modern | 80 | #29,945 |
| 2002 | modern | 83 | #30,070 |
| 2003 | modern | 78 | #30,654 |
| 2004 | modern | 77 | #31,024 |
| 2005 | modern | 79 | #30,950 |
| 2006 | modern | 84 | #30,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 81 | #31,408 |
| 2008 | modern | 80 | #31,833 |
| 2009 | modern | 81 | #32,172 |
| 2010 | modern | 77 | #32,927 |
| 2011 | modern | 89 | #31,659 |
| 2012 | modern | 87 | #32,180 |
| 2013 | modern | 88 | #32,349 |
| 2014 | modern | 90 | #32,309 |
| 2015 | modern | 86 | #32,604 |
| 2016 | modern | 87 | #32,476 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Englishcombe, Tiverton, London parishes, Battersea, Lambeth and St John Hackney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englishcombe, Tiverton | Somerset |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Sare surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sare, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Sare surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Sare household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Sare is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sare is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Sare, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SARE has its origins in the region of Sardinia, an island off the western coast of Italy. The name can be traced back to the 14th century, when it first appeared in historical records from the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "sarx," which means "flesh" or "meat."
In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Sarra" or "Sarro," which were variations commonly used in the Sardinian dialect. These spellings reflect the influence of the local language on the evolution of the surname. The name was particularly prominent in the coastal towns and villages of Sardinia, where many families bearing this surname were engaged in fishing or related maritime activities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SARE surname can be found in a 15th-century document from the town of Oristano, where a certain Giovanni Sarre was listed as a landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in Sardinia during the Renaissance period.
As the centuries passed, the surname spread beyond the confines of Sardinia, with individuals bearing the name migrating to different parts of Italy and eventually to other parts of the world. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Sare (1490-1568) was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several prominent buildings in Naples.
Another notable individual with the SARE surname was Giulio Sare (1624-1688), a Sardinian philosopher and theologian who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 18th century, a man named Gian Battista Sare (1720-1792) gained recognition as a skilled navigator and cartographer. His detailed maps of the Mediterranean region were widely used by sailors and explorers during that era.
Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure named Enrico Sare (1815-1884) made his mark as a renowned painter and art critic. His works were celebrated for their vibrant use of color and their depictions of Sardinian landscapes and culture.
It is worth noting that while the SARE surname has its roots in Sardinia, over time it has spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who emigrated from the island. Today, the name can be found in various countries, with each branch of the family tree contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Sare surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 30 Sares recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 30 | 6.01x |
| Somerset | 18 | 10.92x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 1.46x |
| Norfolk | 15 | 9.53x |
| Buckinghamshire | 10 | 16.15x |
| Channel Islands | 5 | 16.47x |
| Suffolk | 5 | 4.01x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0.88x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 1.00x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.57x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.47x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 11 Sares recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.07x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Newington | 11 | 29.07x |
| Bath St Michael | 9 | 1084.34x |
| Camberwell | 9 | 13.76x |
| Hackney London | 9 | 15.67x |
| South Lopham | 8 | 4210.53x |
| Bath St Peter St Paul | 5 | 684.93x |
| Battersea | 5 | 13.27x |
| Lambeth | 5 | 5.60x |
| Grendon Underwood | 4 | 2857.14x |
| Pentney | 4 | 2105.26x |
| St Maryde Castro | 4 | 533.33x |
| Walcot | 4 | 45.56x |
| Clare | 3 | 500.00x |
| Edgcott | 3 | 4285.71x |
| Winslow | 3 | 517.24x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 2 | 10.58x |
| Hanwell | 2 | 109.89x |
| Marston | 2 | 588.24x |
| Shipdham | 2 | 377.36x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 4.50x |
| St George Hanover | 2 | 14.96x |
| Stoke Ash | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Dartford | 1 | 28.01x |
| East Stonehouse | 1 | 23.81x |
| Herne | 1 | 64.52x |
| North Lopham | 1 | 400.00x |
| St Peter Port | 1 | 17.83x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Sare surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Sare surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Sare households.
FAQ
In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Sare surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 87 in 2016. That gives Sare a modern rank of #32,476.
A topographic surname potentially derived from the French word "sarre" meaning sandy river.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Sare bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.