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

Sackett, 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 Sackett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sackett in America

Sackett is the 5994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sackett surname appeared 5,735 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sackett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sackett 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 Sackett

The surname Sackett originates from England, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sacca," meaning a small sack or bag, possibly referring to an occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sackett can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it appears as "Saket." This suggests that the name was already established in that region during the medieval period.

The Sackett family is thought to have originated in the county of Suffolk, with some of the earliest records indicating their presence in the villages of Bury St. Edmunds and Coddenham. The name is also found in various historical documents from neighboring counties like Essex and Norfolk.

In the 16th century, the Sackett surname was sometimes spelled as "Sakett" or "Sacket," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardization became widespread. During this time, the name appears in the parish records of Suffolk, indicating the family's continued presence in the region.

One notable Sackett was Robert Sackett, born in the late 16th century, who was a successful merchant and landowner in the village of Bury St. Edmunds. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community for generations.

In the 17th century, the Sackett family began to spread beyond Suffolk, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of England, including London and the West Country. One prominent figure from this era was John Sackett (1592-1668), a wealthy cloth merchant and benefactor who contributed to the construction of several churches in London.

As the British Empire expanded, the Sackett name also found its way to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, Thomas Sackett (1708-1786), a farmer from Suffolk, emigrated to the American colonies and settled in New York, becoming one of the earliest Sacketts in North America.

Another noteworthy individual was William Sackett (1811-1891), a British politician and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of agricultural reforms and his support for the working class.

Throughout its history, the Sackett surname has been associated with various occupations, including tradesmen, merchants, farmers, and professionals. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a presence in England and other parts of the English-speaking world for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sackett

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

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

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