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

Saddler, 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 Saddler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saddler in America

Saddler is the 7753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saddler surname appeared 4,282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Saddler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saddler 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 Saddler

The surname Saddler is an occupational name derived from the Old English word 'sadel', which means 'a seat for a rider'. It originated in England and was given to skilled craftsmen who made saddles for horses. The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Sadeler'.

The name Saddler became more widespread during the medieval period, particularly in areas with a strong equestrian tradition. It was commonly found in counties like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Warwickshire, where skilled saddlers were in high demand.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Saddler, who lived in Nottinghamshire in the 13th century. Records from that time show that he was a respected saddler and leatherworker.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Saddler was Richard Saddler, a saddler from London who supplied saddles to the royal household. He was mentioned in the court records of King Edward III in 1349.

During the Renaissance period, the name Saddler was also associated with the literary world. William Saddler (1516-1587) was an English poet and writer who gained recognition for his poetry and plays.

In the 17th century, the Saddler family established themselves as successful merchants and landowners in various parts of England. One prominent member was Sir Thomas Saddler (1628-1706), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Bristol.

As the industrial revolution took hold, the name Saddler became less associated with the traditional craft and more with the growing manufacturing industry. John Saddler (1786-1856) was a renowned engineer and inventor from Birmingham, known for his innovations in steam engine design.

Throughout history, the surname Saddler has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse occupations and achievements of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saddler

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

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

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