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

Sagastume, 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 Sagastume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagastume in America

Sagastume is the 12560th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagastume surname appeared 2,465 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 Sagastume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagastume 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 Sagastume

The surname Sagastume has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Basque words "sagar" meaning apple and "zume" meaning tree, suggesting a connection to apple orchards or a location where apple trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sagastume can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a census-like document from the late 13th century, which listed landowners and their properties in the region of Navarre. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time, potentially associated with a particular area or estate.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Sagastume was mentioned in the records of the city of Pamplona, where he served as a merchant and council member. His influence and prominence indicate that the Sagastume family had achieved a certain level of status and recognition within the community.

During the 16th century, the Sagastume name appeared in various historical documents related to the Basque provinces, including land records and ecclesiastical registers. One prominent individual from this period was Pedro Sagastume, a scholar and philosopher who authored several works on theology and ethics.

As the centuries progressed, the Sagastume name spread beyond the Basque region, with some individuals migrating to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas. In the 18th century, a renowned military officer named Miguel Sagastume distinguished himself in the Spanish colonial forces, serving in various campaigns and achieving the rank of General.

Another notable figure was Inés Sagastume, a pioneering educator from the 19th century, who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of San Sebastián. Her efforts in promoting education for women were highly regarded and helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities in the region.

Throughout its history, the Sagastume surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and scholars to military leaders and educators. While its origins can be traced back to the Basque region, the name has left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagastume

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

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

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