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

Sad, 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 Sad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sad in America

Sad is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sad surname appeared 169 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 Sad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sad 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 Sad

The surname Sad is believed to have originated in Scandinavia, particularly in the regions of Denmark and southern Sweden. It likely emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "sað," which means "satiated" or "full."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sad surname can be found in the Danish Census Book of 1688, which lists a person named Hans Sad residing in the town of Randers. Another early record comes from the Swedish Parish Registers of Kalmar County, where a man named Nils Sad was documented in 1712.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jens Sad was a merchant and ship owner in the city of Copenhagen. He was influential in the Danish maritime trade and is mentioned in several historical records from that era.

During the 17th century, a Norwegian family with the surname Sad played a significant role in the establishment of a Lutheran congregation in the city of Trondheim. One of the notable members was Peder Sad, who served as a deacon in the church from 1642 to 1668.

In the 18th century, a Swedish soldier named Carl Sad fought in the Great Northern War against Russia. He is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Poltava in 1709, which was a decisive victory for the Russian forces.

Another historical figure bearing the Sad surname was the Danish painter and engraver, Jørgen Sad, who lived from 1786 to 1847. He was known for his landscapes and etchings, and his works can be found in several art collections in Denmark.

While the Sad surname is relatively uncommon today, it can still be found in various parts of Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sad

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

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

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