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

Sat, 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 Sat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sat in America

Sat is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sat surname appeared 151 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 Sat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sat 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 Sat

The surname "Sat" is believed to have originated in India during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sat," which means "truth" or "being." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used by members of the Brahmin caste in the northern regions of the subcontinent.

One of the earliest documented examples of this surname appears in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a scholar named Sat Narayan who served as a tutor to the imperial court. Another notable figure from this era was Sat Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, who lived from 1534 to 1581.

As the Brahmin community migrated across the Indian subcontinent, the surname "Sat" spread to various regions. In some areas, the spelling evolved to "Sath" or "Seth," reflecting local linguistic variations. The surname was particularly prevalent among Hindu and Sikh communities in the northern and western states of India.

During the colonial era, several individuals with the surname "Sat" gained prominence. One such figure was Sat Narain Aggarwal, a renowned historian and educationist from the 19th century. He authored several books on Indian history and culture, including "The Modern History of Hindustan" and "The Principles of Hindu Ethics."

Another notable bearer of this surname was Sat Pal Maharaj, a spiritual leader and founder of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, who lived from 1876 to 1969. His teachings on meditation and spiritual enlightenment gained a global following.

In more recent times, the surname "Sat" has been associated with individuals from various fields. One such example is Sat Mahajan, an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. Another is Sat Duggal, a prominent Indian-American businessman and philanthropist, who has been recognized for his contributions to education and community development.

While the surname "Sat" is primarily concentrated in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the influential Brahmin community of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sat

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

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

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