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

Satapathy, 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 Satapathy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satapathy in America

Satapathy is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satapathy surname appeared 111 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 Satapathy.

The history of the last name Satapathy

The surname Satapathy is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Sat" meaning truth or truth-seeker, and "Pathy" meaning traveler or wanderer.

Historically, the Satapathy surname was associated with a community of priests and scholars who traveled from village to village, imparting religious and spiritual knowledge. They played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Odisha, preserving and disseminating ancient Hindu texts and traditions.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Satapathy name can be found in the Madala Panji, a chronicle of Odisha's rulers and events, dating back to the 16th century. This chronicle mentions several individuals with the Satapathy surname, indicating their involvement in religious and administrative affairs during that time.

Notable individuals with the Satapathy surname include Govinda Satapathy (1845-1920), a renowned scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Odia literature. Another prominent figure was Pandit Nilakantha Satapathy (1875-1956), a revered Sanskrit scholar and author of numerous works on Hindu scriptures.

In the 20th century, Harekrushna Satapathy (1898-1983) gained recognition as a pioneering advocate for women's education and social reforms in Odisha. Likewise, Sachidananda Satapathy (1917-2008) was a distinguished literary figure and recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his contributions to Odia poetry.

Mehr Satapathy (1933-2013), a renowned sculptor and artist, gained international acclaim for her intricate and vibrant stone carvings, which depicted scenes from Indian mythology and rural life.

The Satapathy surname continues to be prevalent in Odisha and among the Odia community worldwide, carrying with it a rich heritage and association with scholarship, literature, and the preservation of cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satapathy

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

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 Satapathy 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.

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

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