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

Sagesse, 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 Sagesse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagesse in America

Sagesse is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagesse surname appeared 162 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 Sagesse.

The history of the last name Sagesse

The surname Sagesse originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "sage," meaning wise or prudent. This name likely referred to someone who was considered knowledgeable or intelligent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sagesse name can be found in a medieval French manuscript from the year 1247, which mentions a "Renaud Sagesse" living in the village of Aubigny-sur-Nère in the region of Berry.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family called Sagesse residing in the town of Dijon, which was then part of the Duchy of Burgundy. One notable member of this family was Jean Sagesse, a merchant who was born in 1372 and died in 1438.

The Sagesse name also appeared in various other regions of France during this time period, including Normandy, Brittany, and Aquitaine. Some variations in spelling included Sagess, Sagese, and Saigesse.

In the 16th century, a man named Pierre Sagesse (1503-1578) gained recognition as a scholar and translator in the court of King Francis I. He is known for his translations of ancient Greek texts into French.

Another notable individual with this surname was Marie Sagesse (1622-1701), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Theresa of Spain.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sagesse name was found in several villages and small towns across France, such as Limoges, Angers, and Rouen. Some of these places had street names or landmarks that incorporated the word "Sagesse," possibly reflecting the presence of families with this surname in those areas.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Sagesse was the 19th-century French painter and engraver, Henri Sagesse (1819-1888). His works are part of several museum collections, including the Louvre in Paris.

While the Sagesse name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the surname remains most prevalent in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagesse

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

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

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