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

Satake, 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 Satake surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satake in America

Satake is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satake surname appeared 142 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 Satake.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satake 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 Satake

The surname SATAKE is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back to the feudal period of Japan's history. It is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Akita Prefecture, located in the northern part of the main island of Honshu.

The name SATAKE is derived from the Japanese word "satake," which means "sugar cane field" or "sugar plantation." This suggests that the family may have had connections to the cultivation of sugar cane or owned lands dedicated to this crop in the early stages of their history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SATAKE surname can be found in the "Azuma Kagami" (The Mirror of the East), a historical chronicle compiled in the late 13th century. This text mentions a notable figure named SATAKE Yoshiatsu, who lived during the late Kamakura period (1185-1333) and played a role in the military campaigns of the time.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1603), a powerful samurai clan bearing the SATAKE name emerged in the Hitachi Province (present-day Ibaraki Prefecture). The most prominent member of this clan was SATAKE Yoshishige (1548-1612), a formidable daimyo (feudal lord) who controlled a vast territory and played a significant role in the reunification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable figure with the SATAKE surname was SATAKE Toshihiro (1572-1633), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. His calligraphic works are celebrated for their beauty and are considered among the finest examples of Japanese calligraphy from that era.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the SATAKE clan continued to hold influential positions as daimyo in various regions of Japan. One such figure was SATAKE Yoshizumi (1647-1699), who ruled over the Akita Domain (present-day Akita Prefecture) and was known for his efforts in promoting education and infrastructure development in his territory.

The SATAKE surname has also been associated with several place names in Japan. For instance, the town of Satake-mura (literally "SATAKE village") in Akita Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from the prominent SATAKE clan that once held power in the region.

Throughout its history, the SATAKE surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including military leadership, politics, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satake

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

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

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