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UK surname

Sattar

An honorific surname derived from the Arabic term meaning "concealer" or "veiler".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Bolton and Oadby and Wigston.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sattar is 1,574 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,527

2016, ranked #4,055

Peak year

2010

1,574 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,527 in 2016, ranked #4,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 30 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Sattar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sattar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sattar 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 30 #30,188
1997 modern 872 #6,113
1998 modern 959 #5,861
1999 modern 1,007 #5,682
2000 modern 1,067 #5,393
2001 modern 1,062 #5,318
2002 modern 1,197 #4,912
2003 modern 1,208 #4,780
2004 modern 1,229 #4,705
2005 modern 1,277 #4,502
2006 modern 1,312 #4,414
2007 modern 1,362 #4,329
2008 modern 1,440 #4,166
2009 modern 1,474 #4,170
2010 modern 1,574 #4,014
2011 modern 1,548 #4,035
2012 modern 1,492 #4,114
2013 modern 1,528 #4,088
2014 modern 1,537 #4,092
2015 modern 1,541 #4,025
2016 modern 1,527 #4,055

Geography

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Where Sattars 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 Leicester, Bolton and Oadby and Wigston. 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 Leicester 022 Leicester
2 Leicester 017 Leicester
3 Bolton 011 Bolton
4 Leicester 027 Leicester
5 Oadby and Wigston 009 Oadby and Wigston

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sattar

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sattar

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

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

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

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

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, Sattar 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

Sattar 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

Sattar falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sattar 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Sattar

The surname SATTAR has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in regions like modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It is derived from the Arabic word "satar," which means "to cover" or "to veil." The name likely emerged during the early centuries of the Islamic era, between the 7th and 10th centuries CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SATTAR can be found in the Bāysonghori Shāhnāma, a famous 16th-century Persian manuscript depicting the Shahnameh epic. This manuscript mentions individuals with the SATTAR surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

The surname SATTAR has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East. For example, there are references to the village of Sattar in the Herat province of Afghanistan, as well as the town of Sattar in the Fars province of Iran.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SATTAR surname. One of the earliest recorded figures was Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Sattar, a renowned Sufi saint and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE in the city of Herat, Afghanistan. Another notable figure was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib Sattar, a celebrated Urdu and Persian poet who lived in the 19th century in Delhi, India.

Other notable individuals with the SATTAR surname include:

1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sattar (1888-1958), an Indian scholar, poet, and political leader who served as the first Education Minister of independent India. 2. Abdus Sattar Edhi (1928-2016), a renowned Pakistani philanthropist and humanitarian who founded the Edhi Foundation, a non-profit organization providing social services in Pakistan. 3. Syed Mustafa Hussain Sattar (1915-1995), a Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the Governor of Sindh province. 4. Mir Ghulam Mustafa Sattar (1905-1969), a Bangladeshi politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Bengali Language Movement and the independence struggle of Bangladesh. 5. Matiur Rahman Sattar (1939-2015), a Bangladeshi writer, journalist, and cultural activist who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural spheres of Bangladesh.

While the surname SATTAR has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, Europe, and North America, through migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sattar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sattar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,527 in 2016. That gives Sattar a modern rank of #4,055.

What does the Sattar surname mean?

An honorific surname derived from the Arabic term meaning "concealer" or "veiler".

What does the Sattar map show?

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