2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Satta
An Indian surname denoting a member of a trading community specializing in gambling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Satta. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Satta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Satta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Satta, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.7%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Satta
The surname SATTA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sardinia and Sicily. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "sagitta," meaning "arrow" or "javelin," suggesting a possible connection to archery or military occupations in the past.
In Sardinia, the name SATTA can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was found in various historical records and documents. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is from a document dated 1382, which mentions a certain "Petru Satta" from the village of Bitti.
During the Middle Ages, the SATTA family played a significant role in the local feudal society of Sardinia. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Satta held the title of "Signore di Nuraccheddus" (Lord of Nuraccheddus), indicating his influential status and landholdings.
In Sicily, the SATTA name is also well-established, with records dating back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known instances of the name is from a document from 1567, which mentions a "Vincenzo Satta" from the town of Palermo.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals with the surname SATTA have made their mark in various fields. One such figure was Giuseppe Satta (1714-1786), a renowned Sardinian jurist and professor of law at the University of Sassari. Another notable figure was Salvatore Satta (1902-1975), a celebrated Sardinian writer and lawyer, whose works explored themes of existentialism and the human condition.
In the realm of politics, Giuseppe Satta (1865-1925) was a prominent Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and held important ministerial positions in the early 20th century.
Other notable individuals with the SATTA surname include Giorgio Satta (1925-2009), an Italian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics, and Antonio Satta (1887-1973), a Sardinian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting the landscapes and traditions of his native island.
While the name SATTA has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Sardinia and Sicily, where the name has been present for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Satta
Among Census respondents with the surname Satta, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.7%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Satta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Satta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.4% · 78
- Asian and Pacific Islander23.7% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Satta
Satta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-29 bearers (-21.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 33,994 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+6 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,037 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -29 bearers (-21.2%) | Down 33,994 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.6%) | Up 5,037 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Satta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #146,495 | 3.3% |
| Count | 108 | 114 | 5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Satta bearers went from 108 to 114 (+5.6% change). The surname moved up 5,037 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #146,495.
FAQ
Satta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Satta?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Satta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Satta?
Satta ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Satta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Satta.
Has Satta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Satta went from 108 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 6 (+5.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Satta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Satta, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.7%) and Hispanic (4.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Satta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.4% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Satta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (23.7%), Hispanic (4.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Satta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Satta mean?
An Indian surname denoting a member of a trading community specializing in gambling. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Satta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Satta?
Find out how common the surname Satta is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.