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

Sáez, 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 Sáez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sáez in America

Sáez is the 8758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sáez surname appeared 3,745 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 Sáez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sáez 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 Sáez

The surname Saez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "saez," which means "wise" or "knowledgeable." The name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was considered intelligent or learned.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Saez can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a census-like document from the 14th century that listed the inhabitants of various towns and villages in the region of Castile-Leon. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname Saez, indicating its use and prevalence during that time.

In the 15th century, the surname Saez appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Iberian Peninsula. For example, the Archivo Histórico Nacional (National Historical Archive) in Madrid holds documents mentioning individuals with the surname Saez, providing valuable insights into their lives and activities during that era.

Notable individuals with the surname Saez include Juan Saez de Zumeta (c. 1460-1520), a Spanish military commander and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Another prominent figure was Pedro Saez de Paterna (c. 1480-1545), a Spanish Renaissance artist and painter known for his works in the city of Valencia.

In the 16th century, the surname Saez was associated with several place names in Spain, such as Saez de Valdivielso, a municipality in the province of Burgos. This connection suggests that the name may have originated or been prominent in specific geographical areas within the country.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Saez surname continued to appear in various historical records, including baptismal, marriage, and burial registers maintained by churches and local authorities. Notable individuals from this period include Juan Saez de Zumaran (1617-1685), a Spanish composer and organist, and Gaspar Saez (1646-1716), a Spanish Baroque painter known for his religious works.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent figures with the surname Saez was José Saez y Saez (1801-1876), a Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1858 to 1863. Another notable individual was Antonio Saez de Heredia (1825-1891), a Spanish diplomat and politician who held various diplomatic positions throughout Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sáez

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

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

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