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

Sacko, 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 Sacko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacko in America

Sacko is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacko surname appeared 373 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 Sacko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sacko 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 Sacko

The surname Sacko is of Malian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of what is now Mali. It is derived from the Bambara word "sako," which means "wanderer" or "nomad." This reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the Bambara people, who were known for their extensive travels throughout the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sacko can be found in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the travels of a Malian merchant named Mamadou Sacko, who journeyed to Timbuktu and other trading centers in West Africa. This document provides valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchanges that took place during that era.

In the 18th century, the name Sacko appeared in the records of the Massina Empire, a powerful kingdom that ruled over parts of present-day Mali and neighboring regions. One notable figure was Amadou Sacko, a military commander who played a crucial role in the empire's expansion and defense against rival kingdoms.

As the Malian diaspora spread across the world, the name Sacko also found its way into other regions. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Sacko in the French colonies of West Africa, such as Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.

Among the most prominent individuals with the surname Sacko is Modibo Sacko, a Malian diplomat and politician who served as the country's foreign minister from 1992 to 2000. He played a significant role in shaping Mali's foreign policy during a critical period of its modern history.

Another noteworthy figure is Mamadou Sacko, a Malian football player who represented his country at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. His impressive performances on the international stage brought pride and recognition to the Sacko name.

In the field of literature, Souleymane Sacko, a Malian writer and poet born in 1952, has made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of his homeland. His works explore themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of modern African life.

The surname Sacko has also gained recognition in the world of music, with Salif Sacko, a renowned Malian singer and songwriter, gaining international acclaim for his fusion of traditional Malian rhythms and contemporary styles.

While the surname Sacko has its roots in Mali, it has spread far beyond its original homeland, carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields and contributed to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacko

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

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

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