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

Sarpy, 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 Sarpy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarpy in America

Sarpy is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarpy surname appeared 393 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 Sarpy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarpy 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 Sarpy

The surname Sarpy is believed to have originated in France, with records dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "sarpe," meaning a type of woven fabric or tapestry. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person involved in the textile trade or weaving industry.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Sarpy can be found in the 13th-century French manuscript, the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), which listed various occupations and professions in Paris at the time. This document mentions a "Jehan Sarpy," who was likely a weaver or tapestry maker.

The name Sarpy also appeared in several medieval French records and documents, such as tax rolls and property deeds. For instance, a "Guillaume Sarpy" was recorded as a landowner in the village of Sarpeville (now part of Normandy) in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Sarpy was Jacques Sarpy (1520-1596), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion. He was known for his bravery in battle and his loyalty to the king.

Another notable individual with the surname Sarpy was Jean-Baptiste Sarpy (1677-1743), a French explorer and fur trader who was one of the first European settlers in the region of present-day Missouri, United States. He established trading posts along the Missouri River and is credited with introducing the name "Sarpy" to the area, which is now reflected in the name of Sarpy County, Nebraska.

In the 18th century, a French artist named Jean-Baptiste Sarpy (1723-1799) gained recognition for his skillful tapestry designs and woven works, which were highly sought after by the aristocracy and royal court of France.

During the 19th century, the surname Sarpy was found in various parts of Europe, including France, Belgium, and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Louis Sarpy (1824-1901), a Swiss-born inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early telegraph and telephone systems.

Throughout its history, the surname Sarpy has maintained its association with the textile industry, weaving, and craftsmanship, reflecting its origins as a occupational name derived from the Old French word "sarpe."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarpy

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

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

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