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UK surname

Sthilaire

A French toponymic surname derived from several places named Saint-Hilaire, meaning "sacred hilarious one."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sthilaire is 164 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

163

2016, ranked #22,407

Peak year

2014

164 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016, ranked #22,407.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Sthilaire surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sthilaire surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sthilaire 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1997 modern 86 #28,876
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 109 #26,439
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 154 #22,536
2010 modern 155 #22,985
2011 modern 154 #22,886
2012 modern 153 #22,963
2013 modern 159 #22,706
2014 modern 164 #22,445
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 163 #22,407

Geography

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Where Sthilaires 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 Kirklees, Calderdale and Islington. 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 Kirklees 025 Kirklees
2 Kirklees 022 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 029 Kirklees
4 Calderdale 015 Calderdale
5 Islington 011 Islington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sthilaire

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sthilaire

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Sthilaire surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Sthilaire 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Sthilaire 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

Sthilaire 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

Sthilaire falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sthilaire 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Sthilaire

The surname STHILAIRE originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "saint" and "hilaire," meaning "Saint Hilary." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a place or region dedicated to the Catholic saint of the same name.

One of the earliest known records of the STHILAIRE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in England in 1086. This reference provides evidence that the name had already spread beyond France by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the STHILAIRE name appeared in various forms, including Sainthilaire, Saintehilaire, and Saintehillaire, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions.

Notable individuals with the STHILAIRE surname include:

1. Jean-Baptiste STHILAIRE (1588-1658), a French military officer who served during the Thirty Years' War. 2. Marie-Claire STHILAIRE (1721-1798), a French nun and educator known for her work in establishing schools for girls. 3. Louis STHILAIRE (1795-1867), a French explorer and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of South America. 4. Émile STHILAIRE (1834-1912), a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly. 5. Marguerite STHILAIRE (1881-1963), a French artist renowned for her distinctive impressionist landscapes.

The STHILAIRE name has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, the village of Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët in Normandy, France, derives its name from the same origins as the surname, reflecting the region's ties to the Catholic saint.

While the STHILAIRE surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to medieval France and its connection to the veneration of Saint Hilary.

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FAQ

Sthilaire surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sthilaire surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 163 in 2016. That gives Sthilaire a modern rank of #22,407.

What does the Sthilaire surname mean?

A French toponymic surname derived from several places named Saint-Hilaire, meaning "sacred hilarious one."

What does the Sthilaire map show?

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