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

Sado, 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 Sado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sado in America

Sado is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sado surname appeared 292 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 Sado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sado 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 Sado

The surname SADO is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "sado," which refers to the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and the principles and practices associated with it.

In Japan, the tea ceremony, known as "chanoyu" or "sado," has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. It was developed as a spiritual and artistic practice, emphasizing harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. The name SADO may have been adopted by families or individuals involved in the tea ceremony tradition or associated with its practices.

While there are no definitive records of the earliest use of the surname SADO, some historical references can be found. In the 16th century, a tea master named Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591) played a significant role in the development and popularization of the tea ceremony. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the Japanese tea ceremony, and the surname SADO may have been associated with his legacy or those who followed his teachings.

One notable individual with the surname SADO was Hosokawa Sado (1839-1923), a Japanese samurai and politician from the late Edo and early Meiji periods. He served as the Lord of Kumamoto Domain and played a role in the Boshin War, a civil conflict that led to the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the restoration of Imperial rule.

Another notable figure was Sado Shinsui (1904-1998), a Japanese artist known for his contributions to the Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) genre. He was recognized as a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government for his artistic achievements and contributions to preserving traditional Japanese cultural heritage.

In the realm of literature, Sado Kafu (1873-1956) was a renowned Japanese novelist and essayist. He is best known for his work "The Dancing Girl of Izu," which portrayed the life and culture of the Izu Peninsula region during the early 20th century.

Sado Masayo (1912-2007) was a Japanese feminist activist and writer who advocated for women's rights and gender equality in Japan. She founded the New Japanese Women's Association and played a significant role in the women's liberation movement in the post-World War II era.

While the surname SADO may have originated in Japan and been associated with the tea ceremony tradition, it is important to note that surnames can spread and evolve over time, crossing geographical boundaries and cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sado

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

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

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