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UK surname

Slader

An occupational surname derived from the Anglo-Norman French term for a roof slater or tiler.

In the 1881 census there were 204 people recorded with the Slader surname, ranking it #12,682 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, down from #12,682 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to North Molton, Highbray, St Philip and Jacob and Buckland, East. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redcar and Cleveland, West Somerset and Exeter.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Slader is 244 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 50.0%.

1881 census count

204

Ranked #12,682

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

1891

244 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Slader had 204 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,682 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 244 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Slader surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Slader surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Slader 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 219 #9,712
1861 historical 217 #11,220
1881 historical 204 #12,682
1891 historical 244 #12,983
1901 historical 231 #13,805
1911 historical 191 #15,392
1997 modern 113 #25,106
1998 modern 123 #24,449
1999 modern 125 #24,366
2000 modern 122 #24,698
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 114 #25,886
2003 modern 111 #26,091
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 117 #27,557
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Sladers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around North Molton, Highbray, St Philip and Jacob, Buckland, East, Cheltenham and St Giles Camberwell. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Redcar and Cleveland, West Somerset, Exeter, St Albans and Carmarthenshire. 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 North Molton, Highbray Devon
2 St Philip and Jacob Gloucestershire
3 Buckland, East Devon
4 Cheltenham Gloucestershire
5 St Giles Camberwell London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Redcar and Cleveland 010 Redcar and Cleveland
2 West Somerset 001 West Somerset
3 Exeter 005 Exeter
4 St Albans 006 St Albans
5 Carmarthenshire 019 Carmarthenshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Slader

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Slader

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Slader surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Slader household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Slader is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Slader 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

Slader falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Slader is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Slader, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Slader

The surname Slader originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "slæd," which means a valley or dell. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in a particular valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest documented references to the Slader surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners in England during the reign of King Edward I. The name appears as "Sladere" in these rolls, indicating its early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the Slader surname was present in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Gloucestershire. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a Robert Sladere from Somerset, while the Poll Tax Records of 1379 list a John Sladere from Devon.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Slader name continued to appear in various records across England. In 1487, a John Slader was recorded as a resident of Taunton, Somerset. The Parish Registers of Exeter, Devon, mention a Thomas Slader who was baptized in 1578.

One notable individual with the Slader surname was Sir John Slader, a merchant and politician who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Devon in 1566, he served as the Mayor of Plymouth and represented the borough in the Parliament of 1621. He passed away in 1624.

Another significant figure was Richard Slader, born in 1685 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol.

In the 18th century, the Slader surname was found in various parishes across England. The Parish Registers of Taunton, Somerset, record the baptism of John Slader in 1732, while the Parish Registers of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, mention the marriage of William Slader and Mary Poole in 1784.

The 19th century saw the Slader name spread further across England and beyond. Thomas Slader, born in 1810 in Devon, was a renowned author and poet who wrote several works on rural life and folklore.

Another notable individual was William Slader, born in 1837 in Somerset. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Slader Trust, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children in his local community.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Slader families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Slader 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 92 Sladers recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.89x.

County Total Index
Devon 92 21.89x
Gloucestershire 31 7.83x
Dorset 18 13.58x
Middlesex 15 0.74x
Surrey 14 1.42x
Hampshire 5 1.21x
Warwickshire 5 0.98x
Essex 4 1.00x
Kent 4 0.58x
Somerset 4 1.23x
Channel Islands 3 5.01x
Durham 3 0.50x
Glamorgan 3 0.85x
Pembrokeshire 3 4.68x
Bedfordshire 1 0.96x
Cheshire 1 0.22x
Lancashire 1 0.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Molton in Devon leads with 24 Sladers recorded in 1881 and an index of 2926.83x.

Place Total Index
North Molton 24 2926.83x
Cheltenham 16 52.37x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 14 37.54x
Northam 14 457.52x
Camberwell 13 10.08x
Highbray 9 6428.57x
Kensington London 7 6.24x
Northmolton 7 2800.00x
East Buckland 6 5000.00x
South Molton 6 259.74x
Stoodleigh 6 2000.00x
Weymouth 6 239.04x
Birmingham 5 2.95x
Bridport 5 183.15x
Chelmsford 4 58.48x
Lewisham 4 10.89x
Portsea 4 4.93x
St Pancras London 4 2.46x
Witheridge 4 563.38x
Amroth 3 588.24x
Bishop Auckland 3 37.22x
Bothenhampton 3 810.81x
Clerkenwell London 3 6.29x
Coyty Lower 3 131.58x
Littleham 3 97.72x
Paracombe 3 1111.11x
St Helier 3 15.40x
Allington 2 169.49x
Atherington 2 555.56x
Barnstaple 2 30.30x
Bedminster 2 6.55x
Burton Bradstock 2 307.69x
Stoke Canon 2 689.66x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 7.57x
Exeter Heavitree 1 31.95x
Exeter St Mary Major 1 39.53x
Exeter St Sidwell 1 10.38x
Exmoor 1 454.55x
Holdenhurst 1 9.21x
Knutsford Nether 1 37.17x
Luton 1 5.52x
Newchurch 1 5.10x
St Martin In Fields 1 8.27x
Wandsworth 1 5.14x
Warkleigh 1 625.00x
Whatley 1 333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 14
Elizabeth 12
Sarah 7
Alice 5
Ann 4
Eliza 4
Emma 4
Florence 4
Agnes 3
Annie 3
Jane 3
Ellen 2
Emily 2
Grace 2
Harriet 2
Louisa 2
Susana 2
Amy 1
Augusta 1
Avis 1
Bertha 1
Bessie 1
Betsy 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
E. 1
Elizth. 1
Elsie 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Frances 1
Jessie 1
Joy 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Lilian 1
Lillie 1
Lydia 1
Martha 1
Maryann 1
Matilda 1
May 1
Minnie 1
Rosalind 1
Ruth 1
Selina 1
Susan 1
Susanna 1
Willmet 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 15
John 12
James 8
Richard 8
Thomas 6
Charles 5
George 4
Frederick 3
Peter 3
Samuel 3
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Michael 2
Robert 2
Walter 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Basil 1
Caleb 1
David 1
Edwin 1
Eleizar 1
Fred 1
Geo.B. 1
H.W. 1
Henry 1
Herbert 1
Humphry 1
Jno. 1
Jno.Chas. 1
Joseph 1
Reginald 1
S. 1
Sidney 1
Stephen 1

FAQ

Slader surname: questions and answers

How common was the Slader surname in 1881?

In 1881, 204 people were recorded with the Slader surname. That placed it at #12,682 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Slader surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Slader a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Slader surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the Anglo-Norman French term for a roof slater or tiler.

What does the Slader map show?

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