2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sakowitz
A surname possibly derived from a Polish place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sakowitz. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sakowitz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sakowitz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sakowitz
The surname Sakowitz is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period around the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "saken," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with an occupation or trade related to collecting or harvesting goods.
The earliest known records of the Sakowitz name can be traced back to various regions of modern-day Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In these areas, variations of the name, including Sakowicz, Sackovitz, and Sackowitz, were documented in historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries.
One notable historical reference to the Sakowitz name can be found in the "Kirchenbücher" (church records) of the town of Dörrentrup, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. These records date back to the early 17th century and mention several individuals bearing the Sakowitz surname.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Sakowitz surname was Hans Sakowitz, born in 1587 in the village of Oberelsbach, near the city of Würzburg in Bavaria. He was a farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.
Another notable figure was Johann Sakowitz (1645-1712), a merchant and trader from the city of Leipzig in Saxony. He was known for his successful business ventures and contributions to the local economy.
In the 18th century, the Sakowitz name gained prominence with the birth of Friedrich Sakowitz (1725-1801), a renowned scholar and educator from the town of Göttingen. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his teachings at the University of Göttingen.
Continuing into the 19th century, Carl Sakowitz (1821-1897) was a prominent engineer and inventor from Berlin. He is credited with developing several innovative machines and processes that revolutionized the manufacturing industry of his time.
Lastly, Hildegard Sakowitz (1878-1963), born in the city of Cologne, was a celebrated artist and painter known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Her works were widely exhibited and acclaimed throughout Germany and Europe during the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sakowitz
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Sakowitz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sakowitz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sakowitz
Sakowitz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#120,187
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
+8 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,951 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-24 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,862 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,187 | 144 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 1,951 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 21,862 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sakowitz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,187 | #142,049 | -18.2% |
| Count | 144 | 120 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sakowitz bearers went from 144 to 120 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 21,862 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,187 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sakowitz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sakowitz?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sakowitz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sakowitz?
Sakowitz ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Sakowitz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sakowitz.
Has Sakowitz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sakowitz went from 144 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 24 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,187 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sakowitz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sakowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sakowitz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sakowitz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sakowitz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sakowitz mean?
A surname possibly derived from a Polish place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sakowitz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sakowitz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.