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

Sacasa, 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 Sacasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacasa in America

Sacasa is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacasa surname appeared 217 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 Sacasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sacasa 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 Sacasa

The surname Sacasa has its origins in Spain, where it first appeared in the region of Andalusia during the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "casa," which means "house" or "home," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a particular type of dwelling or was associated with a specific residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sacasa can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1387 mentions a certain Pedro de Sacasa. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical records, including the Repartimiento de Seville, a document that recorded the distribution of land and properties after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This record mentions several individuals with the surname Sacasa, indicating that the family had gained some prominence in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Sacasa name spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Juan de Sacasa y Guzmán (1560-1627), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a colonial administrator in the region.

In the 18th century, the Sacasa family established roots in Nicaragua, where they became influential landowners and political figures. One of the most prominent members of the family was Tomás Martínez Sacasa (1790-1865), a Nicaraguan politician and military leader who served as President of Nicaragua from 1833 to 1835.

Another notable figure was Adolfo Díaz Sacasa (1847-1928), a Nicaraguan diplomat and writer who served as the country's ambassador to several European nations. He was also a prolific author, publishing works on history, literature, and politics.

In the 20th century, the Sacasa name continued to be prominent in Nicaragua, with several members of the family serving in various political and diplomatic roles. One of the most well-known figures was Juan Bautista Sacasa (1874-1946), who served as President of Nicaragua from 1933 to 1936.

Overall, the surname Sacasa has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries, with its origins rooted in the Andalusian region of Spain. While the name has evolved over time, it has maintained a strong presence, particularly in Nicaragua, where members of the Sacasa family have played significant roles in the country's political and cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacasa

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

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

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