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

Saeyang, 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 Saeyang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saeyang in America

Saeyang is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saeyang surname appeared 246 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 Saeyang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saeyang 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 Saeyang

The surname SAEYANG is of Korean origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period of the Korean peninsula. The name is derived from the Korean words "sae," meaning "new," and "yang," which can refer to a specific type of land or terrain.

One of the earliest known records of the SAEYANG name dates back to the 8th century during the Unified Silla period. It appears in a manuscript detailing land grants to families who had distinguished themselves in service to the kingdom. The name is believed to have originated in the region now known as Gyeongsang Province, where the ancestors of the SAEYANG clan were awarded parcels of newly cultivated land.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named SAEYANG Chun-ho rose to prominence as a military commander under the Goryeo Dynasty. He played a crucial role in repelling several invasions from the northern territories, cementing the SAEYANG name in the annals of Korean history.

During the Joseon Dynasty, which spanned from the 14th to the 19th century, the SAEYANG family continued to hold influential positions within the aristocracy and scholarly elite. One prominent individual was SAEYANG Yeong-sil, a renowned Confucian scholar and writer who lived from 1542 to 1624. His works on philosophy and ethics were widely studied and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

The name SAEYANG also has connections to various place names throughout Korea. For example, the village of Saeyang-ri in Gyeonggi Province is believed to have derived its name from the SAEYANG clan who once inhabited the area. Similarly, the district of Saeyang-dong in Seoul may have ties to the surname's origins.

Other notable figures bearing the SAEYANG surname include SAEYANG Hui-gyeong (1622-1703), a prominent painter and calligrapher during the late Joseon era; SAEYANG Jeong-hwan (1864-1930), a pioneering educator who played a pivotal role in establishing modern educational institutions in Korea; and SAEYANG Seung-hee (1905-1978), a celebrated novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity and social change in the early 20th century.

While the SAEYANG name may not be as widely known as some other Korean surnames, its rich history and connections to significant figures and events make it an important part of the cultural tapestry of the Korean peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saeyang

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

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

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