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

Sain, 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 Sain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sain in America

Sain is the 7155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sain surname appeared 4,675 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sain 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 Sain

The surname Sain has its origins in the Old French language, derived from the word "sain," meaning "healthy" or "sound." It is thought to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sain can be found in the famous Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already been introduced to England by Norman settlers during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillelmus Sain was recorded as holding lands in the county of Somerset, England. This indicates that the name had become established in various parts of the country by that time.

The surname Sain has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, the village of Saintes in western France was once known as "Sain" in its earlier forms. Similarly, the town of Saint-Sain in the Burgundy region of France may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Sain surname was Jean Sain, a French nobleman born in the late 14th century, who served as a knight and advisor to King Charles VI of France.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Robert Sain (1504-1559) was a prominent English clergyman and author, who served as the Bishop of Norwich and authored several theological works.

Another significant historical figure with the Sain surname was Sir John Sain (1638-1718), an English politician and Member of Parliament who played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

During the 18th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Pierre Sain (1720-1795) made significant contributions to the field of calculus and was elected to the French Academy of Sciences.

In the 19th century, a Scottish artist named William Sain (1813-1890) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, depicting scenes from the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Over the centuries, the surname Sain has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Sayne, Sayn, and Saigne, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained relatively consistent, rooted in the Old French word for "healthy" or "sound."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sain

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

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

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