UK surname
A surname derived from the German word "Sattler" meaning a saddler or saddle-maker.
In the 1881 census there were 58 people recorded with the Satter surname, ranking it #25,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 36, ranked #35,648, down from #25,428 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Heston, London parishes and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Satter is 399 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 37.9%.
1881 census count
58
Ranked #25,428
Modern count
36
2016, ranked #35,648
Peak year
1861
399 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Satter surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Satter surname density by area, 1891 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 | 173 | #11,629 |
| 1861 | historical | 399 | #6,428 |
| 1881 | historical | 58 | #25,428 |
| 1891 | historical | 171 | #16,733 |
| 1901 | historical | 92 | #23,800 |
| 1911 | historical | 94 | #23,391 |
| 1997 | modern | 26 | #35,135 |
| 1998 | modern | 29 | #34,948 |
| 1999 | modern | 35 | #34,418 |
| 2000 | modern | 41 | #33,889 |
| 2001 | modern | 38 | #34,004 |
| 2002 | modern | 37 | #34,390 |
| 2003 | modern | 38 | #34,361 |
| 2004 | modern | 34 | #34,868 |
| 2005 | modern | 30 | #35,347 |
| 2006 | modern | 36 | #35,131 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 34 | #35,502 |
| 2009 | modern | 42 | #35,148 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 38 | #35,501 |
| 2012 | modern | 43 | #35,224 |
| 2013 | modern | 43 | #35,271 |
| 2014 | modern | 42 | #35,350 |
| 2015 | modern | 38 | #35,526 |
| 2016 | modern | 36 | #35,648 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Heston, London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch, Paddington and Rotherfield. 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 | Heston | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | Rotherfield | Sussex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Satter 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 Satter, 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 Satter surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Satter 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, Satter 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 Satter is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Satter, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Satter originates from Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "sat," meaning "a settler" or "one who settles." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who established themselves in a new location or region.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various German records, often spelled as "Satter" or "Sätter." One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a person named "Henricus Satter" is recorded in 1254.
The Satter surname also has a connection to several place names in Germany. For instance, there is a village called Sattern in the state of Bavaria, which may have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation in that region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Satter surname. One such person was Johann Satter, a German composer and organist who lived from 1565 to 1635. His compositions for the organ and sacred vocal works were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was August Satter, a German-American architect born in 1856. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee Auditorium.
In the 19th century, a German immigrant named Friedrich Satter settled in Texas and played a significant role in the development of the state's agricultural industry. His contributions to improving farming techniques and introducing new crop varieties earned him recognition as a pioneering figure in Texas agriculture.
During World War II, Hans Satter, a German soldier born in 1917, gained notoriety for his involvement in the Resistance movement against the Nazi regime. He was eventually executed for his actions in 1944.
Lastly, Maria Satter, a German author and poet born in 1941, has received critical acclaim for her literary works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition. Her collection of poems, "Grenzgänge," published in 1988, is widely regarded as one of her most influential works.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Satter 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. Sussex leads with 17 Satters recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.83x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Rotherfield in Sussex leads with 9 Satters recorded in 1881 and an index of 1071.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield | 9 | 1071.43x |
| Brighton | 7 | 36.38x |
| Mile End New Town | 7 | 909.09x |
| North Tawton | 6 | 1666.67x |
| St Marylebone London | 5 | 16.56x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 3 | 56.29x |
| Southfleet | 3 | 1666.67x |
| Swansea Town | 3 | 37.17x |
| Southwark Christchurch | 2 | 75.47x |
| Alton | 1 | 114.94x |
| Bathwick | 1 | 99.01x |
| Bristol St Peter | 1 | 250.00x |
| Broad Clist | 1 | 243.90x |
| Great Yarmouth | 1 | 13.89x |
| Heigham | 1 | 21.41x |
| Isfield | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Maldon All Sts | 1 | 454.55x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 4.81x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 9.37x |
| Torbrian | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Walcot | 1 | 20.62x |
| Wanstead | 1 | 51.02x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Satter 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 Satter 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 Satter households.
FAQ
In 1881, 58 people were recorded with the Satter surname. That placed it at #25,428 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 36 in 2016. That gives Satter a modern rank of #35,648.
A surname derived from the German word "Sattler" meaning a saddler or saddle-maker.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Satter 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.