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UK surname

Satterley

A locational surname originating in Satterleigh, Devon, England.

In the 1881 census there were 108 people recorded with the Satterley surname, ranking it #18,888 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 204, ranked #19,320, down from #18,888 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bovey Tracey, Hennock, Tormoham with Torquay and Kenn, Ide, Ashton, Exminster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wychavon, East Devon and Sevenoaks.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Satterley is 253 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 88.9%.

1881 census count

108

Ranked #18,888

Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

1911

253 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Satterley had 108 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,888 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 253 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Satterley surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Satterley surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Satterley 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 50 #24,274
1861 historical 73 #24,492
1881 historical 108 #18,888
1891 historical 178 #16,264
1901 historical 201 #15,059
1911 historical 253 #12,776
1997 modern 226 #16,306
1998 modern 227 #16,754
1999 modern 234 #16,506
2000 modern 229 #16,695
2001 modern 223 #16,765
2002 modern 224 #17,042
2003 modern 222 #16,942
2004 modern 226 #16,829
2005 modern 219 #17,126
2006 modern 207 #17,892
2007 modern 202 #18,359
2008 modern 209 #18,114
2009 modern 212 #18,328
2010 modern 217 #18,443
2011 modern 206 #18,907
2012 modern 208 #18,720
2013 modern 209 #18,984
2014 modern 207 #19,259
2015 modern 204 #19,331
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Satterleys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bovey Tracey, Hennock, Tormoham with Torquay, Kenn, Ide, Ashton, Exminster, Pittington and Eckington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wychavon, East Devon, Sevenoaks and South Somerset. 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 Bovey Tracey, Hennock Devon
2 Tormoham with Torquay Devon
3 Kenn, Ide, Ashton, Exminster Devon
4 Pittington Durham
5 Eckington Derbyshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wychavon 016 Wychavon
2 Wychavon 017 Wychavon
3 East Devon 007 East Devon
4 Sevenoaks 009 Sevenoaks
5 South Somerset 017 South Somerset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Satterley

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Satterley

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Satterley, 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 Satterley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Satterley 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Satterley is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Satterley is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Satterley falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Satterley is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Satterley

The surname Satterley is an English locational name that derives from a place called Satterleigh in the county of Devon, England. The name is thought to have originated in the 13th century, with early records showing variations such as Saterlegh, Saterley, and Satterleigh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William de Saterlegh is mentioned. This suggests that the Satterley family had established itself in the area of Satterleigh by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Satterley name appears in various tax and legal records, indicating the family's presence in Devon and neighboring counties. For instance, a John Saterlegh is recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332 in Somerset.

The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "saetre" meaning a herdsman or keeper of cattle, and "leah" referring to a meadow or clearing in a woodland. This suggests that the original bearers of the Satterley name may have been associated with pastoral activities or lived in a clearing near a cattle-grazing area.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Satterley surname. One example is William Satterley (1672-1745), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Sibton in Suffolk. Another is John Satterley (1817-1879), a British architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

Other historical figures with the Satterley name include Thomas Satterley (1753-1829), a English farmer and landowner in Oxfordshire, and Henry Satterley (1812-1888), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable causes in London.

It's worth noting that the Satterley surname has also been recorded with variations such as Satterleigh, Satterlie, and Satterly, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and spelling practices over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Satterley families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Satterley 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. Devon leads with 82 Satterleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.06x.

County Total Index
Devon 82 36.06x
Durham 7 2.15x
Derbyshire 6 3.51x
Lancashire 6 0.46x
Royal Navy 3 23.04x
Yorkshire 3 0.28x
Brecknockshire 1 4.58x
Channel Islands 1 3.09x
Cheshire 1 0.41x
Kent 1 0.27x
Westmorland 1 4.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bovey Tracey in Devon leads with 10 Satterleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1250.00x.

Place Total Index
Bovey Tracey 10 1250.00x
Exeter St Thomas The 10 431.03x
Ide 9 3600.00x
Tormoham 8 83.16x
Wolborough 8 278.75x
Sherburn 7 707.07x
Ashburton 6 550.46x
Barnstaple 6 168.07x
Dalton In Furness 6 120.00x
Eckington 6 144.58x
Newton Abbot St Mary 6 314.14x
Chudleigh 4 555.56x
Exeter Holy Trinity 3 337.08x
Royal Navy 3 26.95x
Sheffield 3 8.71x
Trusham 3 4285.71x
Moreton Hampstead 2 338.98x
Paignton 2 115.61x
Brecknock St John 1 54.35x
Exeter St Edmund 1 204.08x
Exeter St John 1 625.00x
Exminster 1 121.95x
Littleham 1 60.24x
Plymstock 1 84.03x
St Peter Port 1 16.69x
Tranmere 1 11.29x
Undermilbeck 1 126.58x
Walmer 1 61.73x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 7
Mary 5
Sarah 5
Amelia 2
Ann 2
Eliza 2
Ellen 2
Alice 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Bessie 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Drusilla 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Fanny 1
Florance 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Harriet 1
Julia 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
Mada 1
Margaret 1
Margratta 1
Maria 1
Maud 1
Merabell 1
Nora 1
Philippa 1
Rachel 1
Sophia 1
Thirza 1
Zoe 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 13
William 8
Charles 5
George 4
Robert 3
Walter 3
Ernest 2
Frank 2
Henry 2
Samuel 2
Thomas 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Augustus 1
Charlie 1
Chas. 1
Frederick 1
James 1
Jno. 1
Mark 1
Richard 1
Richd 1

FAQ

Satterley surname: questions and answers

How common was the Satterley surname in 1881?

In 1881, 108 people were recorded with the Satterley surname. That placed it at #18,888 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Satterley surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Satterley a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Satterley surname mean?

A locational surname originating in Satterleigh, Devon, England.

What does the Satterley map show?

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