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

Sackor, 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 Sackor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sackor in America

Sackor is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sackor surname appeared 237 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 Sackor.

The history of the last name Sackor

The surname Sackor is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval occupation of sackmaker, a person who made sacks or bags from materials like canvas or linen. The name may have derived from the Old English word "sacc," meaning a sack or bag.

In the early records, the surname appeared with various spellings, such as Sacker, Sacker, Sackar, and Sakker. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, where it was recorded as "Robertus le Sacker."

The Sackor name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was John Sackor, a merchant from London who lived in the late 14th century. Another was William Sackor, a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire, mentioned in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in several parish records across England. For instance, John Sackor was christened in St. Mary's Church, Warwick, in 1580, while Thomas Sackor was recorded as a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1598, the same town where William Shakespeare was born.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Robert Sackor (1620-1689), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds to establish a school in his hometown.

Moving into the 18th century, there was Samuel Sackor (1712-1785), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

Another prominent individual with the Sackor surname was Elizabeth Sackor (1745-1820), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Cornwall. Her progressive teaching methods were widely praised and influenced educational reforms in the region.

These are just a few examples of the Sackor surname throughout history, showcasing its English roots and the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sackor

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

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

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