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

Sa, 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 Sa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sa in America

Sa is the 17572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sa surname appeared 1,600 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sa 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 Sa

The surname "Sa" is believed to have originated in North-Eastern India, particularly in the Assam region, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Satya," which means truth or honesty. The name was likely adopted by individuals who were known for their truthful and honest nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ahom Buranjis, a collection of historical chronicles written in the Ahom kingdom of Assam between the 13th and 19th centuries. These chronicles mention several individuals with the surname "Sa," indicating that the name was prevalent in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the Ahom king Suhungmung Dihingia Rajar Puthi, also known as Sa Rajar Puthi, commissioned a manuscript detailing the history and genealogy of the Ahom dynasty. This manuscript provides valuable insights into the significance of the name "Sa" during that era.

A notable figure in Assamese history was Lakshminath Sa, a prominent writer and scholar who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was renowned for his contributions to the Assamese language and literature, particularly his work "Gurucharit," a biography of the Vaishnava saint Srimanta Sankaradeva.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Sa" was Gunabhiram Sa, a renowned Assamese playwright and poet who lived during the 19th century. His works, such as "Ram Vijay" and "Sita Kalyan," are considered literary classics in the Assamese language.

In the 20th century, Bhupen Sa was a respected Assamese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Assam. His contributions to the Assamese language and literature were widely recognized.

While the surname "Sa" is primarily concentrated in the Assam region of India, it has also been found in other parts of the country, particularly in areas with a significant Assamese diaspora. However, it is important to note that the historical roots and significance of this name are deeply rooted in the cultural and literary traditions of Assam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sa

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

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

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