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

Sak, 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 Sak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sak in America

Sak is the 25486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sak surname appeared 970 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 Sak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sak 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 Sak

The surname SAK has its origins rooted in the Germanic languages and is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Germany. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "sah," which translates to "knife" or "sword," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving blades or metalworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAK can be traced back to the 12th century in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a collection of medieval records from the region of Westphalia, Germany. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname SAK, indicating its existence during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name SAK appears in the Onomasticon Saxonicum, a historical text that documents the names and surnames prevalent in the region of Saxony, further solidifying its presence in the German territories.

Notable individuals with the surname SAK throughout history include Johann Christoph Sak (1668-1733), a German composer and organist during the Baroque period, renowned for his contributions to sacred music. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Sak (1780-1845), a Prussian military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

The name SAK has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in Germany. For instance, the village of Sakrau in the state of Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a potential connection between the name and the settlement.

Other notable individuals with the surname SAK include:

1. Karl Sak (1901-1976), a German politician and member of the Nazi Party during World War II.
2. Günther Sak (1928-2007), a German actor and voice artist known for his work in radio plays and dubbing.
3. Lutz Sak (born 1949), a German footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including Werder Bremen.
4. Christian Sak (born 1977), a German professional ice hockey player who represented his country at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
5. Elke Sak (born 1966), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).

While the surname SAK has its roots in Germany, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals across various regions and nationalities, reflecting the widespread migration and cultural exchange that has occurred throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sak

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

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

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