Find out how popular the last name Sandles is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sandles.

Sandles, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sandles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandles in America

Sandles is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandles surname appeared 399 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sandles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandles to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sandles

The surname Sandles has its origins in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it first appeared in the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sandaleres," which referred to a maker or seller of sandals. This occupation-based surname was likely given to someone who worked with sandals or shoes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sandles name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1195, where a person named William Sandalere is mentioned. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period.

Another early reference to the Sandles surname is found in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire from 1246, which lists a Adam le Saundaler. The use of the prefix "le" before the occupational name was a common practice in that era, indicating that Adam was known for his association with the sandal trade.

In the 14th century, the Sandles name appeared in various records, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, where a John Sandaler is listed. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period.

One notable individual bearing the Sandles surname was Richard Sandles, a merchant and ship-owner from Yorkshire who lived in the late 16th century (c. 1550-1620). He was involved in the trade between England and the Baltic region, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Another prominent figure was Sir Samuel Sandles (1615-1685), a English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Appleby during the Commonwealth period. He played a role in the English Civil War and was knighted for his service to the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sandles surname spread across various parts of England, with notable individuals such as John Sandles (1670-1745), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Lincolnshire, and Elizabeth Sandles (1720-1795), a philanthropist and benefactor in the county of Norfolk.

The name Sandles has also been associated with several place names, such as Sandleswood in Yorkshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the Sandles surname is not as prevalent today as it once was, its origins can be traced back to the occupational trades of medieval England, where it emerged as a distinctive marker of one's profession and lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandles

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sandles.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sandles was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sandles has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sandles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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