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

Sakho, 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 Sakho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakho in America

Sakho is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakho surname appeared 197 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 Sakho.

The history of the last name Sakho

The surname "SAKHO" is believed to have originated in the Serer region of Senegal, West Africa, during the 16th century. It is derived from the Serer word "sakhor," meaning "one who is vigilant" or "one who is watchful." The name is thought to have been given to individuals who served as sentries or guards in their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the Kingdom of Sine, a pre-colonial Serer state located in present-day Senegal. One notable figure bearing the name was Sakho Lamine Diop, a Serer nobleman and military leader who fought against French colonial forces in the late 19th century.

As the Serer people migrated and settled in different parts of West Africa, the name "SAKHO" spread across the region. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with this surname living in the coastal regions of present-day Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.

During the 20th century, the name gained prominence in other parts of the world, particularly in France and England, due to migration and cultural exchange. One notable figure was Mamadou Sakho, a French professional footballer who played for Liverpool FC and the French national team, born in 1990.

Other notable individuals with the surname "SAKHO" include:

1. Abdoulaye Sakho, a Senegalese politician and former Prime Minister of Senegal, born in 1938.
2. Diarra Sakho, a Senegalese basketball player who represented Senegal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, born in 1987.
3. Malick Sakho, a Senegalese footballer who played for various clubs in France and Turkey, born in 1980.
4. Oumar Sakho, a Senegalese footballer who played for clubs in France and Turkey, born in 1983.
5. Souleymane Sakho, a Senegalese professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various European leagues, born in 1979.

While the surname "SAKHO" is most prevalent in Senegal and among the Serer people, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, particularly in West Africa and among the African diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakho

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

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 Sakho 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.

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

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