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UK surname

Stgeorge

Derived from the name of Saint George, the Christian martyr who famously slayed a dragon.

In the 1881 census there were 126 people recorded with the Stgeorge surname, ranking it #17,245 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 198, ranked #19,713, down from #17,245 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bebbington, London parishes and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Reigate and Banstead, Camden and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stgeorge is 205 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 57.1%.

1881 census count

126

Ranked #17,245

Modern count

198

2016, ranked #19,713

Peak year

2000

205 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Stgeorge had 126 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,245 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 198 in 2016, ranked #19,713.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 160 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Stgeorge surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stgeorge surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Stgeorge 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 47 #24,810
1861 historical 77 #23,975
1881 historical 126 #17,245
1891 historical 109 #22,701
1901 historical 145 #18,426
1911 historical 160 #17,151
1997 modern 180 #18,812
1998 modern 198 #18,224
1999 modern 195 #18,517
2000 modern 205 #17,940
2001 modern 184 #18,907
2002 modern 198 #18,410
2003 modern 201 #18,089
2004 modern 202 #18,110
2005 modern 199 #18,198
2006 modern 197 #18,465
2007 modern 196 #18,737
2008 modern 205 #18,359
2009 modern 199 #19,090
2010 modern 192 #19,960
2011 modern 185 #20,288
2012 modern 194 #19,606
2013 modern 198 #19,657
2014 modern 195 #20,036
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 198 #19,713

Geography

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Where Stgeorges are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bebbington, London parishes, Gateshead and St Pancras. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Reigate and Banstead, Camden, Westminster, Denholm and Hermitage and Sevenoaks. 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 Bebbington Cheshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Gateshead Durham
5 St Pancras London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Reigate and Banstead 006 Reigate and Banstead
2 Camden 012 Camden
3 Westminster 018 Westminster
4 Denholm and Hermitage Scottish Borders
5 Sevenoaks 014 Sevenoaks

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stgeorge

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stgeorge

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

Stgeorge 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

Stgeorge falls in decile 9 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Stgeorge

The surname STGEORGE is of English origin, first appearing in the late 13th century. It is a locational name derived from any of several places named St. George, such as those in Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Norfolk. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'georgios', meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STGEORGE can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a William de Sancto Georgio in Oxfordshire. Another early record is in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1292, where a John de Seint George is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the surname STGEORGE appears in various spellings, including St. George, Seint George, and Saynt George. The Pipe Rolls of 1332 record a Robert de Seynt George in Somerset, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 list a John Seynt George in Yorkshire.

During the 15th century, the STGEORGE surname gained prominence with the rise of Sir Henry St. George (c. 1436-1505), who served as the Garter King of Arms, the principal officer of the Order of the Garter, from 1471 until his death.

Another notable figure with the STGEORGE surname was Sir Thomas St. George (1615-1703), a genealogist and herald who served as the Garter King of Arms from 1686 to 1703. He played a significant role in the Union of England and Scotland, overseeing the creation of the new United Kingdom's coat of arms.

In the 18th century, the STGEORGE family was prominent in Gloucestershire, with Robert St. George (1696-1768) serving as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1727. His son, Sir Henry St. George (1735-1808), was a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire from 1768 to 1774.

Other notable individuals with the STGEORGE surname include Sir Richard St. George (1554-1635), an English soldier and diplomat who served as the Marshal of the Army in Ireland, and Sir Henry St. George (1585-1644), an English writer and traveler who published various accounts of his journeys throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Stgeorge families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stgeorge 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. Middlesex leads with 31 Stgeorges recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.48x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 31 2.48x
Surrey 21 3.45x
Cheshire 14 5.08x
Lancashire 8 0.54x
Northumberland 8 4.31x
Channel Islands 6 16.22x
Durham 5 1.35x
Somerset 5 2.49x
Hampshire 4 1.56x
Kent 4 0.94x
Lanarkshire 4 0.99x
Wiltshire 4 3.62x
Essex 3 1.22x
Staffordshire 2 0.47x
Devon 1 0.38x
East Lothian 1 6.05x
Fife 1 1.35x
Inverness-shire 1 2.68x
Norfolk 1 0.52x
Oxfordshire 1 1.30x
Royal Navy 1 6.72x
Sussex 1 0.48x
Yorkshire 1 0.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 18 Stgeorges recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.53x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 18 16.53x
Islington London 11 9.09x
Oxton 10 641.03x
Longbenton 8 101.65x
St Marylebone London 8 12.00x
St Helier 6 49.83x
Gateshead 5 17.98x
Bath St James 4 190.48x
Birkenhead 4 18.21x
Govan 4 4.01x
Rowde 4 784.31x
Worsley 4 43.81x
Billinge Chapel End 3 361.45x
Kensington London 3 4.32x
St Pancras London 3 2.99x
Walton Le Soken 3 508.47x
Ealing 2 17.92x
Portchester 2 606.06x
Ardersier 1 112.36x
Barrow In Furness 1 4.96x
Chiswick 1 14.66x
Cuckfield 1 46.95x
Deptford St Paul 1 3.04x
Erith 1 23.81x
Farnham 1 21.14x
Faversham 1 24.63x
Fulham London 1 5.52x
Great Yarmouth 1 6.29x
Haddington 1 40.98x
Harrow On The Hill 1 40.16x
Holy Trinity 1 3.36x
Kilconquhar 1 113.64x
Minster In Sheppey 1 14.16x
Oxford St Giles 1 27.17x
Portsea 1 1.99x
Portsmouth 1 16.98x
Reigate Foreign 1 15.17x
Royal Navy 1 7.86x
Tormoham 1 9.09x
Westminster St Margaret 1 16.61x
Weston Super Mare 1 19.72x
Weybridge 1 76.34x
Whittington 1 116.28x
Wolverhampton 1 3.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Emily 3
Caroline 2
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Emma 2
Esther 2
Ethel 2
Florence 2
Frances 2
Francis 2
Margaret 2
Marie 2
Rose 2
Sarah 2
Willa 2
Ada 1
Adela 1
Agusta 1
Alice 1
Anna 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Bessie 1
Betrice 1
Catherine 1
Cathrine 1
Emilie 1
G.A.C. 1
Harriette 1
Henryetta 1
Jane 1
Jessey 1
Julia 1
Lucy 1
Luisa 1
Matilda 1
Millicent 1
Norah 1
R. 1
Roda 1
Sophia 1
Sophie 1
Susan 1
Theresa 1
Vallentina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 7
Herbert 5
Howard 4
Arthur 3
Charles 3
George 3
John 3
Frank 2
Henry 2
James 2
Thomas 2
A. 1
Alfred 1
Archibald 1
Atheson 1
Baldwin 1
Chas. 1
Edward 1
Fred. 1
Jas. 1
Joseph 1
Le 1
Lewis 1
Loftus 1
Michael 1
Sydney 1
Waldy 1

FAQ

Stgeorge surname: questions and answers

How common was the Stgeorge surname in 1881?

In 1881, 126 people were recorded with the Stgeorge surname. That placed it at #17,245 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Stgeorge surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 198 in 2016. That gives Stgeorge a modern rank of #19,713.

What does the Stgeorge surname mean?

Derived from the name of Saint George, the Christian martyr who famously slayed a dragon.

What does the Stgeorge map show?

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