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

Saho, 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 Saho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saho in America

Saho is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saho surname appeared 204 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 Saho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saho 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 Saho

The surname SAHO is believed to have originated in Finland, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Finnish word "saha," which means "saw," possibly indicating that the name's earliest bearers were involved in the sawmill industry or worked as sawyers.

One of the earliest known references to the SAHO surname can be found in the Finnish parish records from the late 1500s. These records documented births, marriages, and deaths within local communities, providing valuable insights into the history and spread of surnames in the region.

During the 17th century, the SAHO name appeared in various historical documents, including land ownership records and tax rolls. This suggests that the name had become well-established among certain families and communities within Finland.

Notable individuals with the SAHO surname include Matti SAHO (1823-1891), a Finnish farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the development of his local community. Another notable figure was Liisa SAHO (1875-1949), a renowned Finnish textile artist whose intricate weaving techniques gained widespread recognition.

In the 19th century, the SAHO name began to appear in immigration records as some families migrated from Finland to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. This diaspora helped to spread the name to new regions and cultures.

Juhani SAHO (1902-1978), a Finnish-American engineer and inventor, was born in Finland but later immigrated to the United States, where he made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics. His innovations in aircraft design played a crucial role in the advancement of aviation technology.

Another notable figure was Kaarina SAHO (1920-2005), a Finnish writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, nature, and the human experience. Her literary contributions were widely celebrated and earned her numerous accolades throughout her career.

Anna SAHO (1942-2018) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her captivating landscape paintings and her unique ability to capture the beauty of the Finnish countryside on canvas. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saho

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

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

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