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UK surname

Soler

A Catalan occupational surname referring to a sunlight or solar energy expert or someone who works in the sun.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Soler surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Renfrew East, Shropshire and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Soler is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5000.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Soler had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 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 15 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Soler surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Soler surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Soler 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 8 #31,867
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 50 #32,658
1998 modern 53 #32,633
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 54 #32,583
2002 modern 51 #33,193
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 54 #33,248
2005 modern 56 #33,264
2006 modern 67 #32,532
2007 modern 70 #32,580
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 83 #32,396
2011 modern 76 #32,989
2012 modern 93 #31,409
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 100 #31,033
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Solers 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 Renfrew East, Shropshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Chiltern and Bassetlaw. 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 Renfrew East Renfrewshire
2 Shropshire 001 Shropshire
3 Kensington and Chelsea 019 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Chiltern 003 Chiltern
5 Bassetlaw 006 Bassetlaw

Forenames

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First names often paired with Soler

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Soler

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Soler, 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 Soler surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Soler 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Soler 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

Soler 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Soler falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Soler 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 Soler, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Soler

The surname Soler is of Catalan origin and can be traced back to the 11th century in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in Spain. It is derived from the Latin word "solarium," which means "sunny place" or "terrace." The name was initially given as a topographic surname to people who lived in sunny or elevated areas.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Soler appeared in various medieval documents and records in Catalonia. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the "Llibre de Repartiment de València," a document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties after the Christian conquest of Valencia in 1238. Several individuals with the surname Soler were listed as recipients of land grants.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Soler family became prominent in Catalonia and Valencia. Notable figures include Jaume Soler (1324-1390), a renowned Catalan jurist and diplomat, and Bernat Soler (1417-1482), a prominent merchant and banker from Valencia.

In the 16th century, the Soler surname spread beyond the regions of Catalonia and Valencia to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Jerónimo Soler (1550-1612), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Philippines and the Pacific Ocean.

The 17th and 18th centuries saw the rise of several distinguished Soler families in various fields. Pedro Soler (1623-1692) was a Spanish Baroque painter known for his religious and allegorical works. Rafael Soler (1738-1806) was a Spanish composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of Spanish classical music.

In the 19th century, the Soler name gained prominence in various fields, including literature and politics. Frederic Soler (1839-1895), known as "Serafí Pitarra," was a Catalan playwright and poet who played a crucial role in the Catalan literary renaissance. Joaquín Soler (1815-1888) was a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1847 to 1848.

Other notable individuals with the surname Soler include Antonio Soler (1729-1783), a Spanish composer and monk who was a significant figure in the classical period, and Vicente Soler (1675-1744), a Spanish architect who designed numerous churches and buildings in the Baroque style.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Soler families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Soler 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. Dorset leads with 1 Solers recorded in 1881 and an index of 78.74x.

County Total Index
Dorset 1 78.74x
Lancashire 1 4.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bootle Cum Linacre in Lancashire leads with 1 Solers recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.

Place Total Index
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 555.56x
Chickerell 1 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Matilda 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Roane 1

Top occupations

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 Soler households.

FAQ

Soler surname: questions and answers

How common was the Soler surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Soler surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Soler surname today?

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

What does the Soler surname mean?

A Catalan occupational surname referring to a sunlight or solar energy expert or someone who works in the sun.

What does the Soler map show?

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