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

Saesee, 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 Saesee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saesee in America

Saesee is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saesee surname appeared 469 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 Saesee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saesee 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 Saesee

The surname SAESEE has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, and dates back to the 9th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "sær," meaning "sea," and "sæ," meaning "lake" or "pond." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near bodies of water or were associated with maritime activities.

In ancient records, the name has been found spelled in various forms, such as "Saessee," "Sæsee," and "Sæssee." One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Icelandic Book of Settlements, which dates back to the late 12th century. This manuscript mentions a man named Sæsser Þórðarson, who lived in the Vestfirðir region of Iceland during the 10th century.

During the Viking Age, many Scandinavians settled in parts of what is now England, and it is possible that the name SAESEE was brought there by these settlers. In the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are several references to place names that may have been derived from the surname, such as "Saessetone" and "Saessefeld."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SAESEE was Thorvald Saesee, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 11th century. Another notable figure was Ingrid Saesee, a Swedish noblewoman from the 13th century who was known for her philanthropic work and support of religious institutions.

In the 14th century, a man named Erik Saesee was a prominent merchant and shipowner in the city of Bergen, Norway. He was involved in trade with various European countries and played a significant role in the city's economic development.

During the 15th century, the name SAESEE was associated with a family of landowners in the Swedish province of Västergötland. One of the members of this family, Sven Saesee, was a respected military commander who fought in the Swedish-Danish wars.

Another notable bearer of the name was Kirsten Saesee, a Danish woman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her skill in embroidery and needlework, and her works were highly prized by the Danish nobility.

While the surname SAESEE may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries. The name's connection to bodies of water and maritime activities reflects the cultural and geographical roots of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saesee

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

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

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