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

Saucier, 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 Saucier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saucier in America

Saucier is the 5367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saucier surname appeared 6,489 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 Saucier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saucier 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 Saucier

The surname SAUCIER originated in France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "saucier," which referred to a person responsible for making sauces or seasonings in a royal or noble household's kitchen. The name is an occupational surname, reflecting the profession of an ancestor who held this culinary position.

In medieval times, sauces played a significant role in French cuisine, as they were used to enhance the flavors of dishes and add complexity to meals. Sauciers were highly skilled professionals who created intricate blends of spices, herbs, and ingredients to craft flavorful sauces for the tables of the nobility and royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAUCIER surname can be found in the "Armorial général de France," a collection of heraldic records compiled in the late 17th century. This armorial register documents the coats of arms and genealogies of French noble families, including several SAUCIER lineages.

The SAUCIER name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was François SAUCIER, a French chef and author who lived in the 18th century (1705-1797). He published a widely acclaimed cookbook titled "Le Cuisinier Gascon" (The Gascon Cook), which showcased the rich culinary traditions of southwestern France.

Another prominent individual was Henri SAUCIER (1857-1919), a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly during the early 20th century. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

In the realm of literature, the name SAUCIER has been carried by writers such as Émile SAUCIER (1870-1935), a French novelist and poet who gained recognition for his works depicting life in rural France.

The SAUCIER surname has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout France. For instance, the town of Saucier in the department of Somme is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a prominent SAUCIER family in the region during medieval times.

While the SAUCIER surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries like Canada, the United States, and other regions with French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saucier

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

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

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