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

Sartain, 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 Sartain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sartain in America

Sartain is the 10577th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sartain surname appeared 3,031 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sartain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sartain 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 Sartain

The surname Sartain is believed to have originated in England in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "serteyn," which means "certain" or "sure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered reliable or trustworthy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sartain name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Robert Sartein is mentioned. This document was a survey of landowners in England, suggesting that the Sartain family may have held some property or status at that time.

In the 14th century, the Sartain name appeared in various records from the county of Lancashire. This included references to places like Sartain Clough and Sartain Meadows, which may have been named after the family or vice versa.

A notable figure with the Sartain surname was John Sartain (1808-1897), an English-born engraver and artist who became a prominent figure in the art world of Philadelphia, USA. He established a successful engraving business and was known for his portraits and landscapes.

Another notable Sartain was Thomas Sartain (1805-1882), the brother of John Sartain. He was also an engraver and artist, and collaborated with his brother on several projects.

In the 19th century, the Sartain name continued to appear in various records and documents, such as parish registers and census records, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire.

One fascinating historical figure with the Sartain surname was William Sartain (1793-1858), a British soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a celebrated artist, known for his paintings of military scenes and landscapes.

Another noteworthy individual was Mary Sartain (1836-1920), an English-born author and philanthropist who wrote several books on social issues and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor and underprivileged.

While the Sartain name may have originated in England, it eventually spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as families emigrated from their homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sartain

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

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

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