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

Rabsatt, 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 Rabsatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabsatt in America

Rabsatt is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabsatt surname appeared 190 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 Rabsatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabsatt 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 Rabsatt

The surname RABSATT has its origins in the northern regions of what is now Sweden, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "rabr" meaning "strong" and "sattr" meaning "settlement" or "dweller." This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a sturdy or well-fortified settlement.

Early records show variations in spelling, such as Rabsatr and Rabsater, likely due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. The name appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicle entries from the region, indicating its use among the local population.

One of the earliest known instances of the name RABSATT can be traced back to a landowner named Olaf Rabsatt, who lived in the village of Örnsköldsvik in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was Ingrid Rabsatt, a respected herbalist and healer from the town of Piteå, who lived during the mid-13th century.

In the 14th century, the name RABSATT became associated with a prominent family in the region of Jämtland. This family held significant influence and landholdings in the area, with several members serving as local administrators and officials. One such individual was Björn Rabsatt, who was a member of the regional council in the late 1300s.

During the 16th century, the RABSATT name gained recognition beyond the northern regions of Sweden. Erik Rabsatt, a skilled navigator and explorer, is credited with charting several coastal areas and archipelagos in the Baltic Sea between 1520 and 1550.

Another noteworthy figure was Kristina Rabsatt, a talented poet and writer who lived in the city of Uppsala in the late 16th century. Her collection of poems and prose works, titled "Reflections from the North," gained widespread acclaim and is considered an important literary work of the time.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the RABSATT surname throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and significance in the northern regions of Sweden over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabsatt

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

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 Rabsatt 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 Rabsatt 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 Rabsatt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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