SADDLER
Saddler
Saddler is a British surname with historical roots in occupations related to saddle making. The surname is of occupational origin, deriving from the Old English word "sadol" which meant saddle. A saddler was a craftsman who made saddles, bridles, and other horse riding equipment by hand.
The surname Saddler is primarily found in England, particularly in regions where horse riding was important such as the Midlands and the South. The name may have been adopted by families whose ancestors worked as saddlers or individuals who were associated with the trade.
Variants of the surname Saddler include Sadler, Sadlar, and Saddlar. Over time, variations in spelling have occurred due to differences in dialects and pronunciation.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Saddler include:
- Ken Saddler (1920-2002), a British jockey who won several prestigious horse racing events.
- Sarah Sadler, a contemporary British artisan known for her handcrafted leather saddles and equestrian equipment.
The Saddler surname remains a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and tradition of saddle-making in British history.
There are approximately 541 people named Saddler in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Saddler.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Marion
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sheena
- Susan
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
- Sadder
- Saddle
- Sadeller
- Sadlar
- Sadleir
- Sadlej
- Sadler
- Sadlern
- Sadlers
- Sadlier
- Sadlor
- Sadtler
- Saidler
- Satler
- Sattler
- Schadler
- Schaedler
- Seadler
- Seatler
- Sedlar
- Sedler
- Seidler
- Seitler
- Settler
- Shadler
- Siddler
- Sidler
- Siedler
- Sitler
- Sittler
- Soutler
- Staehler
- Stahler
- Staler
- Stallara
- Staller
- Staylor
- Steeler
- Steelr
- Stellar
- Steller
- Stieler
- Stiler
- Stiller
- Stohler
- Stolar
- Stoler
- Stoleru
- Stoliar
- Stollar
- Stoller
- Stuhler
- Stuller
- Styler
- Sudler
- Sudlor
- Sutler
- Zdelar
- Zeidler
- Zeitler
- Zetteler
- Zettler
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.