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

Satti, 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 Satti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Satti in America

Satti is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Satti surname appeared 182 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 Satti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Satti 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 Satti

The surname Satti has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots traced back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th century CE. The name Satti is derived from the Sanskrit word "sattva," which means "being," "essence," or "purity of mind and soul."

In ancient Indian texts, the term Satti was often associated with individuals who possessed spiritual qualities and were considered to be pure of heart and mind. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in various historical documents and inscriptions from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

One notable historical reference to the name Satti is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century Persian language book written by Abu'l-Fazl, the vizier of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The book mentions a person named Satti Rai, who was a prominent figure during the Mughal era.

Among the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Satti was Swami Satti Anand (1839-1919), a renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Sattva Yoga movement in India. His teachings and philosophy focused on the attainment of inner peace and harmony through the practice of yoga and meditation.

Another notable figure was Satti Sahib (1768-1853), a Sikh warrior and commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the Afghan and British forces during the early 19th century.

In the field of literature, Satti Kushal (1891-1974) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, known for his contributions to the development of modern Punjabi literature. His works explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the struggles of the common people.

The name Satti has also been associated with place names in India. For instance, Satti Chowki is a historic town located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was once a prosperous trading center during the Mughal era.

Throughout history, various spellings and variations of the surname Satti have been recorded, such as Sattee, Satthi, and Satti Rai. These variations often reflect regional dialects and linguistic influences within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Satti

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

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

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