UK surname
A surname possibly derived from a place name referring to someone from a location called "Saturley".
In the 1881 census there were 86 people recorded with the Saturley surname, ranking it #21,449 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 50, ranked #34,889, down from #21,449 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Newland (Bream, Clearwell, Newland, Coleford), West Dean and Chard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Saturley is 110 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 41.9%.
1881 census count
86
Ranked #21,449
Modern count
50
2016, ranked #34,889
Peak year
1911
110 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Saturley surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Saturley surname density by area, 1911 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 | 90 | #22,312 |
| 1881 | historical | 86 | #21,449 |
| 1891 | historical | 83 | #26,376 |
| 1901 | historical | 102 | #22,596 |
| 1911 | historical | 110 | #21,519 |
| 1997 | modern | 47 | #32,975 |
| 1998 | modern | 51 | #32,816 |
| 1999 | modern | 54 | #32,660 |
| 2000 | modern | 52 | #32,916 |
| 2001 | modern | 50 | #32,957 |
| 2002 | modern | 55 | #32,831 |
| 2003 | modern | 52 | #33,160 |
| 2004 | modern | 49 | #33,647 |
| 2005 | modern | 54 | #33,433 |
| 2006 | modern | 53 | #33,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 51 | #34,439 |
| 2009 | modern | 49 | #34,728 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 49 | #34,868 |
| 2012 | modern | 50 | #34,814 |
| 2013 | modern | 53 | #34,715 |
| 2014 | modern | 49 | #34,991 |
| 2015 | modern | 50 | #34,886 |
| 2016 | modern | 50 | #34,889 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Newland (Bream, Clearwell, Newland, Coleford), West Dean, Chard, Curry, North and Otterford. 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 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Newland (Bream, Clearwell, Newland, Coleford), West Dean | Monmouthshire |
| 3 | Chard | Somerset |
| 4 | Curry, North | Somerset |
| 5 | Otterford | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Saturley 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 Saturley, 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 Saturley surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Saturley 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, Saturley 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 Saturley is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Saturley, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Saturley is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from an Old English place name. It is thought to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a particular town or village.
One possible origin of the name Saturley is the Old English word "sæter," which means a salt-works or a place where salt was produced. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in areas renowned for salt production.
Alternatively, Saturley could be a variant spelling of the name "Satterley," which is thought to be derived from the Old English words "saetere" meaning a hawker or pedlar, and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. This interpretation implies that the name originally referred to someone who sold goods or wares in clearings or open spaces.
Historical records mentioning the surname Saturley are scarce, but it is possible that variations of the name may have appeared in medieval documents such as tax rolls, parish registers, or manorial records. However, no specific references to the name have been found in renowned historical sources like the Domesday Book.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Saturley surname can be traced back to William Saturley, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, in the late 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was John Saturley, born in Nottinghamshire in the early 16th century.
In the 17th century, a notable individual named Thomas Saturley (1637-1701) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England. His descendants continued to use the surname, and some of them migrated to the American colonies in the 18th century.
Other individuals of note bearing the Saturley surname include:
1. Robert Saturley (1782-1857), an English clergyman and author from Yorkshire. 2. Elizabeth Saturley (1819-1892), a philanthropist and social reformer from Gloucestershire, England. 3. Alfred Saturley (1856-1928), a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the textile industry. 4. Margaret Saturley (1871-1943), a renowned painter and illustrator from Warwickshire, known for her landscapes and portraits. 5. Henry Saturley (1904-1981), a British military officer who served in World War II and received the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery.
While the surname Saturley is not widely common, it has a rich history rooted in the English countryside and has been borne by notable individuals across various professions throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Saturley 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. Somerset leads with 49 Saturleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 36.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 49 | 36.72x |
| Devon | 9 | 5.22x |
| Gloucestershire | 6 | 3.69x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.60x |
| Essex | 3 | 1.83x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 2.08x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.50x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.96x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.84x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.41x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 1.75x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.35x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.92x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Curry in Somerset leads with 10 Saturleys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2222.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| North Curry | 10 | 2222.22x |
| Wellington | 8 | 441.99x |
| Taunton St James | 7 | 358.97x |
| Chard | 5 | 308.64x |
| Fulham London | 5 | 41.60x |
| North Perrott | 5 | 5555.56x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 4 | 26.13x |
| Paignton | 4 | 305.34x |
| Weston Super Mare | 4 | 118.69x |
| Kingston | 3 | 1111.11x |
| Llandough Juxta Cardiff | 3 | 2000.00x |
| Bristol St James St Paul | 2 | 36.90x |
| Dalwood | 2 | 1666.67x |
| East Stonehouse | 2 | 58.82x |
| Edgbaston | 2 | 30.86x |
| Thorne Falcon | 2 | 4000.00x |
| Wanstead | 2 | 69.69x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 1.89x |
| Chardstock | 1 | 263.16x |
| Cowpen Bewley | 1 | 357.14x |
| Evesham All Sts | 1 | 200.00x |
| Exminster | 1 | 161.29x |
| Hatch Beauchamp | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.38x |
| Seamer In Scarborough | 1 | 370.37x |
| South Brent | 1 | 454.55x |
| Southminster | 1 | 277.78x |
| Taunton St Mary | 1 | 40.82x |
| Walcot | 1 | 14.06x |
| Walmer | 1 | 81.30x |
| Watford | 1 | 22.57x |
| West Hatch | 1 | 833.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Saturley 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 Saturley 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 Saturley households.
FAQ
In 1881, 86 people were recorded with the Saturley surname. That placed it at #21,449 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 50 in 2016. That gives Saturley a modern rank of #34,889.
A surname possibly derived from a place name referring to someone from a location called "Saturley".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Saturley 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.