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

Satterwhite, 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 Satterwhite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satterwhite in America

Satterwhite is the 6678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satterwhite surname appeared 5,057 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Satterwhite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satterwhite 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 Satterwhite

The surname Satterwhite is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name that likely referred to a settlement or area associated with a person named Sater or Satter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Satterwhite can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, where it appears as "Saterhuyt." This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have originally referred to a location near a white or pale-colored hill or settlement belonging to someone named Sater.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records with spellings such as "Saterwhite" and "Satrewhyte," further reinforcing the connection to a place name. It is possible that the name was associated with a specific location or landholding, as was common practice during that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Satterwhite was John Satterwhite, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade and owned properties in the county of Gloucestershire.

Another individual of note was William Satterwhite, a member of the English gentry who lived in the 17th century. He is mentioned in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where he served as a church warden in the 1670s.

In the 18th century, the Satterwhite family had established a presence in the county of Somerset. Edward Satterwhite (1712-1792) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Somerton, where he and his descendants played an active role in the local community.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Satterwhite continued to appear in various parts of England. One notable figure was Charles Satterwhite (1825-1903), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Liverpool. He made significant contributions to local charities and was involved in various civic organizations.

Another individual of note from this period was Mary Satterwhite (1842-1912), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded a school for girls in London and was actively involved in the suffrage movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Satterwhite has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and landowners to educators and philanthropists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has left its mark across different regions and generations, reflecting the diverse experiences of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satterwhite

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

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

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