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

Sacoto, 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 Sacoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sacoto in America

Sacoto is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sacoto surname appeared 121 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 Sacoto.

The history of the last name Sacoto

The surname "SACOTO" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "sakatu," which means "to press" or "to squeeze," potentially referring to an occupation or physical characteristic.

Records from the 14th century indicate that the name was initially spelled as "Sacatu" or "Sacato," with the current spelling "SACOTO" emerging in the 15th century. This variation in spelling was common during that era due to the lack of standardized orthography and the influence of regional dialects.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Fueros de Navarra," a compilation of laws and customs from the Kingdom of Navarre, dated around 1330. The document mentions a certain "Juan Sacatu" who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Martín Sacoto (1445-1521) was a renowned scholar and mathematician from the town of Lucena, in present-day Andalusia. He is credited with introducing the decimal notation system to Europe, which revolutionized mathematical calculations.

During the 16th century, the name "SACOTO" appeared in various historical records throughout Spain, including the "Expedientes de Hidalguía" (Nobility Records) of Castile and León. One notable individual was Diego Sacoto (1512-1587), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Seville.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Sacoto family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to regions such as Mexico and Peru. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name in the New World was Juan Sacoto (1625-1698), a military officer who participated in the conquest of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Another notable figure was Ana Sacoto (1705-1782), a philanthropist and benefactor from Quito, Ecuador, who established several educational institutions and funded the construction of churches and hospitals in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "SACOTO" has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, military personnel, and members of the clergy. While its origins can be traced back to the Basque Country, the name has dispersed across Spain and its former colonial territories, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sacoto

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

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

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