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

Saccoh, 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 Saccoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saccoh in America

Saccoh is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saccoh surname appeared 122 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 Saccoh.

The history of the last name Saccoh

The surname SACCOH has its origins in the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "sacche," meaning a small bag or pouch, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who made or sold such items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SACCOH can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Saccoh in the county of Suffolk.

During the medieval period, the SACCOH surname was particularly prevalent in the areas around the towns of Caen and Bayeux in Normandy. Historical records from the 13th century mention a notable figure named Geoffroy SACCOH, who served as a magistrate in the city of Caen.

In the 15th century, the name SACCOH appeared in various spellings, such as Saccohe and Sacquoh, reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era. One notable individual from this time was Jean SACCOH (1420-1492), a merchant and landowner from the village of Bretteville-sur-Odon, near Caen.

As the SACCOH family spread across Europe, some members achieved prominence in various fields. Michel SACCOH (1628-1701) was a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

In England, the name was often anglicized to Sackoe or Sacco. Sir William SACCO (1762-1841) was a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his service.

Another notable figure was Marie-Louise SACCOH (1879-1958), a French painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon in the early 20th century.

While the SACCOH surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a lasting mark on history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across various disciplines and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saccoh

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

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 Saccoh 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.

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

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