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

Sane, 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 Sane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sane in America

Sane is the 23817th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sane surname appeared 1,061 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 Sane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sane 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 Sane

The surname SANE has its origins in the French language, with its roots dating back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of northern France. The name is derived from the Old French word "sain," which means "healthy" or "sound." This word itself stems from the Latin word "sanus," with the same meaning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Sane" in this historical document, likely referring to a person of Norman descent.

During the Middle Ages, the SANE surname was prevalent in various parts of France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. The name was often associated with skilled craftsmen, such as blacksmiths or stonemasons, whose work required physical strength and good health.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean SANE (born around 1220) was a prominent architect and stonemason who worked on the construction of the famous Chartres Cathedral in northern France. His contribution to this Gothic masterpiece is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship associated with the SANE surname during that era.

Another important historical figure bearing the SANE surname was Pierre SANE (1486-1557), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as the President of the Parlement of Paris, one of the most powerful judicial bodies in France at the time.

As the SANE surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to England, where it was sometimes anglicized to "Sain" or "Sayne." One notable English bearer of the name was Sir Thomas SANE (1558-1635), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1614.

In the 17th century, the SANE surname also appeared in Scotland, where a prominent figure named Robert SANE (1620-1692) was a renowned theologian and academic who served as the Principal of the University of Glasgow.

Moving into the 18th century, the SANE surname gained prominence in the literary world with the French author and philosopher Nicolas SANE (1713-1784), whose works explored themes of moral philosophy and social criticism.

Throughout its long history, the SANE surname has been associated with various professions, from skilled craftsmen and architects to jurists, academics, and writers. Its origins as a name denoting good health and soundness have endured, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of this surname across different cultures and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sane

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

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

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