2000
#6,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,599
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.70
Rare Last name
Sattler
An occupational surname referring to a saddler, one who makes or repairs saddles and other leather goods.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,077 Americans carry the last name Sattler. That puts it at #7,261 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 67,511 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sattler 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
5.1K
1 in 67,511
Census rank
#7,261
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,427 bearers of the surname Sattler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7261st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sattler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sattler
Among Census respondents with the surname Sattler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Sattler 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 Sattler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 4,105
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 149
- Two or more races2.3% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 37
- Black or African American0.5% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sattler
Sattler 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
#6,887
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,879
+280 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 131 places
2020
#7,261
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,427
-452 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 1.48
Rank movement Down 374 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,756 | 4,599 | 1.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,887 | 4,879 | 1.65 | +280 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 131 places |
| 2020 | #7,261 | 4,427 | 1.48 | -452 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 374 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 Sattler 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 | #6,887 | #7,261 | -5.4% |
| Count | 4,879 | 4,427 | -9.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.65 | 1.48 | -10.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sattler bearers went from 4,879 to 4,427 (-9.3% change). The surname moved down 374 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,887 to #7,261.
FAQ
Sattler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sattler?
Name Census estimates that about 5,077 living Americans carry the surname Sattler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 67,511 residents.
How common is Sattler?
Sattler ranks #7,261 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.48 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,427 people with the surname Sattler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,077), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.48 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Sattler.
Has Sattler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sattler went from 4,879 recorded bearers to 4,427. That is a decrease of 452 (-9.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,887 to #7,261.
What does the Census say about the background of Sattler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sattler, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Sattler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (4,105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sattler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Sattler (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 Sattler mean?
An occupational surname referring to a saddler, one who makes or repairs saddles and other leather goods. 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 Sattler (1.48 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 common is the surname Sattler?
You can see how common the surname Sattler is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.