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

Sake, 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 Sake surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sake in America

Sake is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sake surname appeared 142 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 Sake.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sake 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 Sake

The surname "SAKE" is believed to have originated in Japan, where it is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "sake," which refers to the traditional rice wine. The name likely first emerged during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) or the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), when surnames became more widely adopted in Japanese society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAKE" can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle compiled in the 14th century. The text mentions a samurai named Sake Nobuyoshi who served under the Kamakura shogunate in the late 12th century.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, a notable figure named Sake Motochika (1506-1564) was a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Tosa domain on the island of Shikoku. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the time and was known for his military prowess.

Another individual of note was Sake Yoshitaka (1568-1629), a samurai warrior who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate in the early Edo period. He was recognized for his bravery and loyalty during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a crucial conflict that helped establish the Tokugawa clan's dominance over Japan.

In the 18th century, Sake Tsunetami (1718-1786) was a renowned scholar and poet who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese literature and classical texts. He was particularly revered for his expertise in the field of waka poetry.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Sake Hirofumi (1841-1909) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in modernizing Japan and establishing its presence on the international stage. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in negotiating treaties with various Western nations.

While the surname "SAKE" is not among the most common surnames in Japan today, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions to Japanese society and culture throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sake

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

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

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