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

Satchwill, 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 Satchwill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satchwill in America

Satchwill is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satchwill surname appeared 116 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 Satchwill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satchwill 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 Satchwill

The surname Satchwill is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "sæt" and "cwill," which together may have referred to someone who lived near a marshy or swampy area. Alternatively, it could have been derived from the name of a specific place or settlement whose name has been lost to history.

One of the earliest known references to the name Satchwill can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry suggests that a family or individual bearing this surname held lands or property at the time.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Satchwill who was a landowner in the county of Suffolk. His descendants continued to use the surname for several generations, and it spread to other parts of England, particularly in the eastern regions.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named William Satchwill (c. 1520-1589) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was involved in the wool trade and served as a member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers.

Another individual of note was John Satchwill (1640-1712), a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in the village of Great Baddow, Essex. He authored several religious works and was known for his sermons.

In the 18th century, a family of Satchwills resided in the county of Gloucestershire, where they were landowners and prominent members of the local gentry. One member, Henry Satchwill (1725-1803), was a justice of the peace and served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1762.

The Satchwill name has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Satchwill Manor in Suffolk and Satchwill Farm in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its historical roots in the country.

While the surname Satchwill is not among the most common in modern times, it has left its mark on English history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from merchants and clergymen to members of the gentry and landed aristocracy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satchwill

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

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

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