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

Sagataw, 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 Sagataw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagataw in America

Sagataw is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagataw surname appeared 107 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 Sagataw.

The history of the last name Sagataw

The surname SAGATAW originates from the East Midlands region of England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "sæga" meaning "sawyer" and "tun" meaning "town," suggesting that the name may have referred to a settlement or village where sawyers, or woodcutters, lived and worked.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAGATAW can be found in the parish records of Nottinghamshire in 1598, where a John Sagataw was listed as a resident of the town of Newark-on-Trent. The name also appears in the court rolls of Lincolnshire in the early 17th century, with a Thomas Sagataw mentioned as a landowner in the village of Scampton.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Captain Robert Sagataw is noted as having served in the Parliamentarian forces under the command of Oliver Cromwell. His bravery in battle was recognized, and he was awarded a small estate in Rutland after the war's conclusion.

In the late 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was William Sagataw (1745-1822), a renowned clockmaker from Leicestershire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another prominent figure was Sir George Sagataw (1798-1876), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Northamptonshire. He made his fortune in the textile industry and used his wealth to establish several schools and hospitals in the region.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the work of renowned author and historian, Emily Sagataw (1856-1932). Her seminal work, "The History of the East Midlands," remains a valuable resource for scholars studying the region's rich cultural heritage.

While the surname SAGATAW is not among the most common in England today, it continues to carry a rich history and legacy, reflecting the ingenuity and resilience of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagataw

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

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 Sagataw 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.

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

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