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

Sathe, 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 Sathe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sathe in America

Sathe is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sathe surname appeared 439 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 Sathe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sathe 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 Sathe

The surname SATHE is of Indian origin, with its roots traced back to the state of Maharashtra in the western region of the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries.

One theory suggests that SATHE is derived from the Sanskrit word "satha," which means "truthful" or "sincere." This connection implies that the name may have been initially associated with individuals known for their honesty and integrity. Alternatively, some scholars propose that SATHE is a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from a particular village or region within Maharashtra.

Historical records from the era of the Maratha Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 17th to the 19th centuries, contain references to individuals bearing the surname SATHE. One notable figure was Yashwantrao Sathe, a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the SATHE family gained prominence as landowners and administrators in the Pune region of Maharashtra. Records from this period mention Balwantrao Sathe, a respected member of the Peshwa court, who played a crucial role in the governance of the Maratha Empire.

As the British East India Company expanded its influence in India during the 19th century, several individuals with the surname SATHE held prominent positions within the colonial administration. One such figure was Ganpatrao Sathe, who served as a respected judge in the Bombay Presidency during the latter half of the 19th century.

In more recent times, the name SATHE has been associated with several notable personalities in various fields. Vasant Sathe, born in 1920, was a renowned economist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of development economics and poverty alleviation. Govind Sathe, born in 1924, was a celebrated Marathi writer and playwright who received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

While the surname SATHE has its roots in Maharashtra, it has since spread to other parts of India and even to the Indian diaspora around the world. The name continues to hold cultural significance and is associated with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sathe

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

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

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