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

Saeteurn, 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 Saeteurn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saeteurn in America

Saeteurn is the 18694th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saeteurn surname appeared 1,470 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 Saeteurn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saeteurn 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 Saeteurn

The surname SAETEURN originates from the Scandinavian region, specifically Norway, and traces its roots back to the 10th century. It is derived from the Old Norse words "sætr" meaning "pasture" or "summer farm" and "arinn" signifying "hearth" or "fireplace." This combination suggests an ancestral connection to families residing in remote mountain settlements or summer grazing areas.

Early records indicate that the name SAETEURN appeared in various historical documents from the Viking Age, including the Icelandic sagas and Norse poetry. One notable mention is found in the Landnámabók (Book of Settlements), which chronicles the early Norse settlements in Iceland during the 9th and 10th centuries.

In the 12th century, a person named Thorstein Saeteurn is mentioned in the Heimskringla, a collection of Old Norse king's sagas written by the renowned Icelandic scholar and historian, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Thorstein Saeteurn was a Norse chieftain and landowner from the region of Gudbrandsdalen in central Norway.

The name SAETEURN can also be found in various medieval records and charters from Norway and other Scandinavian countries. One notable example is the mention of a farmer named Olaf Saeteurn in a land deed from the early 13th century, which granted him ownership of a farm in the Hallingdal valley of western Norway.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name SAETEURN gained prominence in Norway, particularly in the mountainous regions of the country. Prominent individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Halvor Saeteurn (1560-1632), a renowned Norwegian folk artist and woodcarver known for his intricate designs and detailed craftsmanship.

2. Ingrid Saeteurn (1612-1687), a respected herbalist and healer from the Setesdal valley, renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies.

3. Bjorn Saeteurn (1678-1742), a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who crafted tools, weapons, and agricultural implements for the local community.

4. Kari Saeteurn (1722-1798), a celebrated folk singer and musician from the Telemark region, known for preserving and performing traditional Norwegian ballads and songs.

5. Lars Saeteurn (1784-1853), a respected farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the development of sustainable agricultural practices in the Gudbrandsdalen valley.

Throughout its history, the surname SAETEURN has been associated with rural communities, agriculture, and traditional Norwegian culture. Its origin reflects the deep connection between the ancestors of this family and the rugged landscapes of Norway's mountains and valleys.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saeteurn

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

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

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