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

Satorius, 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 Satorius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satorius in America

Satorius is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satorius surname appeared 151 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 Satorius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satorius 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 Satorius

The surname Satorius originates from Latin and is believed to have roots in ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "sator," which means "sower" or "planter." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked in agriculture, perhaps a farmer or a gardener.

In its earliest recorded usage, the name Satorius appeared in various Latin texts and manuscripts from the Roman era. One notable example is the Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum, a collection of ancient Roman inscriptions, which includes several references to individuals bearing the name Satorius.

As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Satorius likely spread to other regions and underwent various spelling variations. In medieval times, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name Satorius may have been adopted by individuals involved in agricultural activities across different parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Satorius was Gaius Satorius Secundus, a Roman politician and orator who lived in the 1st century AD. Another notable figure was Lucius Satorius Firmanus, a Roman jurist who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.

In later centuries, the name Satorius appeared in various historical records and documents across different regions. For example, in the 13th century, there are mentions of a family named Satorius in the records of the city of Genoa, Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name Satorius was associated with several scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Johannes Satorius (1532-1592), a German physician and botanist who authored several works on medicinal plants and herbs.

Another individual of note was Erasmus Satorius (1572-1637), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Heidelberg. He published several works on legal theory and jurisprudence.

In the 17th century, there was a Dutch painter named Hendrick Satorius (1610-1660) who was known for his still-life paintings and portraits. His works can be found in various art collections across Europe.

While the surname Satorius may have evolved and undergone various spelling variations over time, its Latin origins and potential occupational associations with agriculture and planting remain an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satorius

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

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

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