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

Sattler, 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 Sattler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sattler in America

Sattler is the 6887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sattler surname appeared 4,879 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 Sattler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sattler 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 Sattler

The surname Sattler originated in German-speaking regions of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is an occupational surname derived from the German word "Sattler," which means "saddler" or a maker of saddles. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were individuals involved in the trade of crafting saddles and related leather goods.

The name Sattler can be traced back to the 13th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Augsburg, Germany, dated around 1280, where a person named "Conradus Sattler" is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the surname Sattler is found in various historical records, such as tax rolls and guild registers. For example, in the city of Nuremberg, Germany, a guild of saddlers existed, and several individuals with the surname Sattler were listed as members.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Sattler continued to spread across German-speaking regions, with notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Johann Sattler (1542-1617), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable figure was Johann Michael Sattler (1786-1847), a German astronomer and mathematician who made important contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics.

As the name Sattler became more widespread, it also appeared in various place names and variations. For instance, the town of Satteldorf in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of saddlers in the area.

Over the centuries, several other individuals with the surname Sattler have left their mark in various fields. These include Johann Sattler (1756-1828), a German botanist and author; Julius Sattler (1833-1899), an Austrian painter and illustrator; and Karl Sattler (1884-1952), a German architect known for his work in Munich.

While the surname Sattler originated as an occupational name, it has since become a widely recognized surname across German-speaking regions and beyond, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sattler

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

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

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