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

Sagi, 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 Sagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagi in America

Sagi is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagi surname appeared 362 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 Sagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagi 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 Sagi

The surname SAGI is believed to have originated in Hungary and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "sag", which means "willow tree". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willow trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAGI surname can be found in a document from the town of Sárvár, Hungary, dated 1289. This document mentions a landowner named Péter SAGI, suggesting that the name was already in use among the Hungarian nobility at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the SAGI name appears in various legal documents and property records throughout Hungary. In the 15th century, a nobleman named János SAGI was recorded as owning land in the village of Kiskunhalas, located in the southern part of the country.

One of the most notable historical figures with the SAGI surname was Mihály SAGI, a Hungarian soldier and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the Long War against the Ottoman Empire and was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Gábor SAGI was mentioned in the records of the city of Debrecen, suggesting that the name was also present among the urban trading class of that era.

Another prominent individual with the SAGI surname was Károly SAGI, a Hungarian poet and writer who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his romantic poetry and his works that celebrated Hungarian national identity.

During the 20th century, the SAGI name continued to be found in various parts of Hungary, with several individuals achieving notable accomplishments. For example, István SAGI was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Budapest between the 1930s and 1950s.

While the SAGI surname has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Hungary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagi

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

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

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