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

Satterfield, 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 Satterfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satterfield in America

Satterfield is the 2577th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satterfield surname appeared 14,023 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Satterfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satterfield 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 Satterfield

The surname SATTERFIELD is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "saeter" meaning someone who occupied a dwelling or hut, and "feld" meaning an open field or clearing. It is believed to have originated in the 12th century as a descriptive name for someone who lived or worked in a small settlement or clearing in a wooded area.

The earliest known recording of the name SATTERFIELD can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1195, where it appears as "Roger de Saterfeld." This suggests that the name may have originated in the Nottinghamshire region of England. Other early spellings include "Saterfielde" and "Satirfeld."

In the 13th century, the surname SATTERFIELD appears in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire, indicating its presence in that county as well. Additionally, the name is mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for Somerset in 1346, demonstrating its spread across various regions of England during the Middle Ages.

One notable historical figure bearing the SATTERFIELD surname was John Satterfield, born in 1592 in Lincolnshire, England. He was a merchant and trader who was involved in the early colonial efforts in Virginia, arriving in the colony in 1619 as part of the Virginia Company.

Another prominent individual was William Satterfield, born in 1654 in Northamptonshire, England. He was a Puritan minister who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the late 17th century and became a prominent figure in the religious community there.

In the 18th century, Thomas Satterfield, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, England, served as a captain in the British Army during the French and Indian War. He played a role in several key battles and was later granted land in Virginia for his service.

Mary Satterfield, born in 1768 in Gloucestershire, England, was a notable writer and poet during the Romantic era. Her work focused on themes of nature and rural life, and she gained recognition for her vivid descriptions and lyrical style.

The SATTERFIELD surname can also be found in historical records related to various place names in England, such as Satterfield Green in Leicestershire and Satterfield Farm in Wiltshire, further indicating the name's geographical origins and connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satterfield

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

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

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