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

Satele, 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 Satele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satele in America

Satele is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satele surname appeared 252 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 Satele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satele 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 Satele

The surname Satele has its origins in Romania, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Romanian word "sat," which means "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in or came from a particular village or town.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Satele surname can be found in a census record from the town of Sibiu in Transylvania, dated around 1560. This document listed several families with the surname, indicating that it was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the 17th century, the Satele name appeared in various church records and land registries throughout Transylvania and parts of Wallachia. This suggests that the family had spread across these regions and may have held some degree of prominence or landholdings.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Ion Satele (1745-1821) was a prominent scholar and educator in Bucharest. He authored several works on Romanian language and literature, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the country's cultural heritage.

Another individual of note was Mihai Satele (1863-1938), a Romanian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was known for his advocacy of social reforms and workers' rights.

The Satele surname has also been found in historical records from other parts of Eastern Europe, such as Moldova and parts of Ukraine. This may indicate migration patterns or connections between these regions and the original Satele families in Romania.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the Satele surname made contributions to various fields, including literature, education, and public service. Examples include:

1. Gheorghe Satele (1818-1892), a writer and teacher who published works on Romanian folklore and literature.
2. Maria Satele (1875-1942), an educator and women's rights activist who founded several schools for girls in Bucharest.
3. Vasile Satele (1892-1968), a lawyer and political figure who served as a member of the Romanian Senate.
4. Alexandru Satele (1915-1998), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in museums throughout Romania.
5. Ioana Satele (1936-2011), a celebrated actress who appeared in numerous films and theater productions during her career.

While the Satele surname is not among the most common in Romania today, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals who have contributed to various aspects of Romanian society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satele

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

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

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