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

Sagely, 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 Sagely surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagely in America

Sagely is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagely surname appeared 227 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 Sagely.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagely 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 Sagely

The surname Sagely is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "saelig," which means "blessed" or "wise," and is closely related to the modern English word "sage." The name likely referred to someone who was considered a wise or learned individual within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sagely can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Sagely is listed as a taxpayer. The surname also appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from the late 14th century, suggesting that the name was present in various regions of England during this time.

In the 15th century, the surname Sagely is documented in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the affluent Paston family of Norfolk. One letter from 1472 mentions a "Sagely the Lawyer," indicating that individuals with this surname may have held positions of authority or expertise.

During the Tudor period, a notable bearer of the name Sagely was Sir Thomas Sagely (c. 1490-1562), a prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament who served as a legal advisor to King Henry VIII. Sir Thomas was known for his expertise in ecclesiastical law and played a significant role in the dissolution of monasteries during the English Reformation.

Another historical figure with the surname Sagely was Elizabeth Sagely (c. 1550-1624), a renowned herbalist and apothecary from Stratford-upon-Avon. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely respected, and she is believed to have treated many notable individuals, including members of the Shakespeare family.

In the 17th century, the name Sagely appears in various parish records and tax rolls across England, indicating its continued presence throughout the country. One notable individual from this period was John Sagely (1612-1689), a scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the name Sagely spread across England over the centuries, it also gave rise to various place names and local variants. For example, the hamlet of Sageley in Worcestershire is believed to have derived its name from the surname, as is Sageley Hall, a former manor house in Cheshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagely

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

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

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