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

Saigh, 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 Saigh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saigh in America

Saigh is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saigh surname appeared 244 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 Saigh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saigh 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 Saigh

The surname SAIGH originated in Scotland and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "saoidh," which means "noble" or "venerable." The earliest known mention of the name appears in the parish records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, in 1598.

The SAIGH family was initially concentrated in the western regions of Scotland, particularly in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. They were likely descendants of Gaelic-speaking clans that had settled in these areas during the medieval period.

In the early 17th century, a SAIGH family is recorded as owning lands in the parish of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. One notable member of this family was John SAIGH (1620-1685), a Presbyterian minister who played a significant role in the religious struggles of the time.

The name SAIGH can also be found in various Scottish historical documents, such as the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland (1660) and the Records of the Parliaments of Scotland (1689). These references indicate that the SAIGH family had gained some prominence and influence during that period.

Another notable figure with the surname SAIGH was Robert SAIGH (1745-1823), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Glasgow. He established several charitable institutions, including the SAIGH Asylum for the Blind and the SAIGH School for Orphans.

In the 19th century, the SAIGH family spread beyond Scotland, with members migrating to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to North America. One such individual was William SAIGH (1825-1892), who emigrated to Canada and became a successful farmer in Ontario.

Other notable individuals with the surname SAIGH include:

1. James SAIGH (1780-1856), a Scottish poet and author from Ayrshire.
2. Margaret SAIGH (1820-1898), a Scottish suffragist and advocate for women's rights.
3. Alexander SAIGH (1865-1942), a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
4. Edith SAIGH (1875-1958), a Scottish artist known for her landscape paintings.
5. Douglas SAIGH (1920-1998), a Scottish-American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

While the surname SAIGH may have evolved and diversified over time, its Scottish origins and connection to the Gaelic word "saoidh" remain a significant part of its history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saigh

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

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

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