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

Sachtleben, 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 Sachtleben surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sachtleben in America

Sachtleben is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sachtleben surname appeared 328 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 Sachtleben.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sachtleben 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 Sachtleben

The surname SACHTLEBEN originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "Sacht" meaning "gentle" or "mild," and "Leben" meaning "life." Thus, the name SACHTLEBEN can be interpreted as "gentle life" or "mild life."

The name was initially prevalent in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Hamburg and Lower Saxony. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by individuals who led a peaceful or mild-mannered lifestyle, possibly farmers or artisans who valued a tranquil existence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SACHTLEBEN can be found in the church records of St. Nikolai in Hamburg, where a certain Hans SACHTLEBEN was mentioned in 1567. Another early reference is from the town of Lüneburg, where a merchant named Gerd SACHTLEBEN was documented in 1582.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name SACHTLEBEN was Johann SACHTLEBEN (1607-1675), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Christian IV in Denmark. His compositions for organ and vocal works were highly regarded during his time.

During the 18th century, the name SACHTLEBEN appeared in various regions of Germany, with some individuals attaining notable positions. For instance, Friedrich SACHTLEBEN (1712-1788) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Saxony, who served as a professor of law at the University of Leipzig.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname SACHTLEBEN was Wilhelm SACHTLEBEN (1833-1913), a German painter and illustrator. He was known for his realistic depictions of military scenes and battle scenes, particularly those from the Franco-Prussian War and the Napoleonic Wars.

Another noteworthy figure from the 19th century was Gustav SACHTLEBEN (1853-1924), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the SACHTLEBEN Chemical Company in Duisburg. The company played a significant role in the production of chemicals and dyes during the industrial revolution in Germany.

As the name SACHTLEBEN spread throughout Germany and beyond, it has been associated with various occupations and accomplishments, from artists and musicians to scholars and businessmen. While the specific origins of the name may be rooted in a particular region, its meaning and legacy have transcended borders, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sachtleben

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

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

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