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UK surname

Sezer

A Turkish surname meaning "one who chooses" or "one who selects".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Sezer surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Hackney and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sezer is 116 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2014

116 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Sezer had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Sezer surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sezer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sezer 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 2 #34,135
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 42 #33,459
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 41 #33,889
2001 modern 45 #33,401
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 63 #32,152
2004 modern 71 #31,578
2005 modern 73 #31,616
2006 modern 85 #30,556
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 101 #30,078
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Sezers 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 Islington, Hackney, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield. 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 Islington 001 Islington
2 Hackney 007 Hackney
3 Haringey 008 Haringey
4 Barnet 018 Barnet
5 Enfield 025 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sezer

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sezer

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Sezer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Sezer 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Sezer is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sezer 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Sezer falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sezer 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Sezer

The surname Sezer is of Turkish origin, with roots tracing back to the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "sez," meaning "to sense" or "to perceive." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals possessing heightened intuition or perceptive abilities.

During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the Sezer name was primarily concentrated in the Anatolian region, particularly in the cities of Izmir, Ankara, and Bursa. Historical records from this period indicate that several prominent families bore this surname, though specific details are scarce.

One of the earliest documented references to the Sezer name can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman archives, where a certain Sezer Bey is mentioned as a local administrator in the city of Kütahya. This record provides insight into the name's usage and geographic distribution during that era.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Sezer Mustafa Pasha served as a military commander under Sultan Selim III. His exploits are chronicled in various historical texts, adding to the legacy of the Sezer name during the Ottoman period.

Another prominent individual bearing the Sezer surname was Ahmet Sezer, a Turkish politician and lawyer who served as the 10th President of Turkey from 2000 to 2007. Born in 1941, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape in the early 21st century.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mehmet Sezer, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his intricate calligraphic works and contributions to the art form. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in various museums and galleries across Turkey.

In the literary realm, the name Sezer is associated with Sait Faik Sezer, a celebrated Turkish writer and poet who lived from 1906 to 1954. His short stories and poems, often depicting the lives of everyday people, earned him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in Turkish literature.

While the Sezer surname has its roots in Turkey, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, records from other countries are relatively scarce, as the name's origins and historical significance are primarily linked to its Turkish heritage.

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FAQ

Sezer surname: questions and answers

How common was the Sezer surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Sezer surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Sezer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Sezer a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Sezer surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "one who chooses" or "one who selects".

What does the Sezer map show?

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