2000
#5,073
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,344
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.35
Rare Last name
Saucier
An occupational French surname referring to a person who makes sauces or is a skilled cook.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,259 Americans carry the last name Saucier. That puts it at #5,312 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 47,218 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saucier 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
7.3K
1 in 47,218
Census rank
#5,312
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,330 bearers of the surname Saucier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5312th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saucier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saucier
Among Census respondents with the surname Saucier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Saucier 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 Saucier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 5,506
- Black or African American5.8% · 370
- Two or more races3.3% · 212
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 185
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saucier
Saucier 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
#5,367
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,489
+145 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 2.20
Rank movement Down 294 places
2020
#5,312
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,330
-159 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 2.12
Rank movement Up 55 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,073 | 6,344 | 2.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,367 | 6,489 | 2.20 | +145 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 294 places |
| 2020 | #5,312 | 6,330 | 2.12 | -159 bearers (-2.5%) | Up 55 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 Saucier 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 | #5,367 | #5,312 | 1.0% |
| Count | 6,489 | 6,330 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 2.20 | 2.12 | -3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saucier bearers went from 6,489 to 6,330 (-2.5% change). The surname moved up 55 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,367 to #5,312.
FAQ
Saucier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saucier?
Name Census estimates that about 7,259 living Americans carry the surname Saucier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 47,218 residents.
How common is Saucier?
Saucier ranks #5,312 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.12 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,330 people with the surname Saucier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,259), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.12 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Saucier.
Has Saucier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saucier went from 6,489 recorded bearers to 6,330. That is a decrease of 159 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,367 to #5,312.
What does the Census say about the background of Saucier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saucier, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Saucier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (5,506 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saucier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Black (5.8%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Saucier (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 Saucier mean?
An occupational French surname referring to a person who makes sauces or is a skilled cook. 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 Saucier (2.12 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 many people have the surname Saucier?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.