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

Sackie, 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 Sackie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sackie in America

Sackie is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sackie surname appeared 153 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 Sackie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sackie 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 Sackie

The surname "SACKIE" is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the region of Yorkshire, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "sacca," which means "sack" or "bag," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname given to those involved in the production or trade of bags or sacks.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known spelling of the name was "Sakker," which appeared in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. This document was a record of taxes collected from individuals in the region during the reign of King Richard II.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name "SACKIE" was John Sakker, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1428. These rolls were tax records used to assess and collect taxes from the local population.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have evolved into its more modern spelling of "SACKIE." A notable figure from this era was Thomas Sackie, a merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Tickhill, Yorkshire, in the late 1500s.

The "SACKIE" surname can be found in various historical documents throughout the centuries, including parish records, court rolls, and legal documents. One such example is the marriage record of William Sackie and Elizabeth Smyth, which was recorded in the parish register of St. Mary's Church, Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1634.

Another notable individual bearing the "SACKIE" surname was Richard Sackie, a prominent landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, in the late 17th century. His name appears in several land records and tax documents from the period.

In the 18th century, the "SACKIE" surname was also found in other parts of England, including London and the surrounding counties. One example is John Sackie, a successful merchant and trader who was born in London in 1712 and lived until 1783.

Throughout history, the "SACKIE" surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has since become a well-established family name passed down through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sackie

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

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

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