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

Saeturn, 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 Saeturn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saeturn in America

Saeturn is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saeturn surname appeared 243 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 Saeturn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saeturn 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 Saeturn

The surname SAETURN is believed to have originated in the Scottish Lowlands during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "sætern," which referred to a person who lived or worked near a saltworks or salt marsh. The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1163, when a man named William Saeturn was mentioned in a charter granted by King William the Lion of Scotland.

In the centuries that followed, the name appeared in various historical documents and records across Scotland and northern England. One notable example is the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. Among the names listed is that of Symon de Saeturn, a landowner from Berwickshire.

The name SAETURN can also be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were financial records kept by the royal court. In 1329, a man named John Saeturn is recorded as having been granted lands in Fife by King Robert the Bruce. This suggests that the family had achieved a certain level of prominence and status by that time.

During the 15th century, the SAETURN name appears to have spread beyond Scotland and northern England. In 1487, a merchant named Robert Saeturn is mentioned in the records of the city of York, indicating that members of the family had begun to establish themselves in other parts of England.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the SAETURN name was Sir William Saeturn (1545-1621), a Scottish soldier and diplomat who served under King James VI of Scotland (later James I of England). Sir William played a crucial role in negotiating the Union of the Crowns in 1603, which united the kingdoms of Scotland and England under a single monarch.

Other notable individuals with the surname SAETURN include:

1. Margaret Saeturn (1620-1687), a Scottish poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, faith, and nature.
2. Thomas Saeturn (1745-1819), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Order of the Bath for his service.
3. Elizabeth Saeturn (1789-1862), a Scottish educator and philanthropist who founded several schools for underprivileged children in Edinburgh.
4. James Saeturn (1872-1945), a Scottish-born American industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
5. Sir Robert Saeturn (1901-1985), a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States and was knighted for his contributions to international relations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saeturn

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

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

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