2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sarault
Of French origin signifying "saracen" or a person from North Africa.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Sarault. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sarault 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Sarault in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarault, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sarault
The surname Sarault has its origins in France, likely emerging during the medieval period between the 11th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "sar," meaning a type of woven cloth or fabric. The name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade involving the production or sale of this particular textile.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sarault name can be found in the Trésor de Recherches, a collection of documents compiled in the 14th century by the historian and genealogist Pierre d'Hozier. This suggests that the name was already well-established in parts of northern France by that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jacques Sarault (1520-1588) was a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His legacy is a testament to the skilled artisans and tradesmen who bore this surname.
During the 17th century, the Sarault family expanded their presence across different regions of France. One notable individual was Pierre Sarault (1630-1703), a merchant and landowner from the Champagne region, who acquired substantial wealth and property through his successful business ventures.
As the centuries progressed, the Sarault name continued to spread and evolve. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Marie-Geneviève Sarault (1755-1818), a renowned painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her artistic talents in Paris.
Another notable bearer of the Sarault name was Jean-Baptiste Sarault (1780-1842), a military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself on the battlefield and rose through the ranks, achieving the rank of General in the French Army.
The Sarault surname has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich history and legacy that spans various regions of France and encompasses diverse professions and accomplishments. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the cultural and economic fabric of French society during that period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sarault
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarault, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sarault 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 Sarault surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sarault
Sarault 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,208 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 2,208 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,231 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 Sarault 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 | #150,452 | #147,221 | 2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 113 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sarault bearers went from 109 to 113 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,221.
FAQ
Sarault surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sarault?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Sarault. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Sarault?
Sarault ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Sarault. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Sarault.
Has Sarault become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sarault went from 109 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Sarault?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sarault, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Sarault in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sarault appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Sarault (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 Sarault mean?
Of French origin signifying "saracen" or a person from North Africa. 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 Sarault (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 people share the surname Sarault?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.