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

Sauers, 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 Sauers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sauers in America

Sauers is the 11380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sauers surname appeared 2,771 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sauers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sauers 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 Sauers

The surname "SAUERS" is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "sauer," which means "sour" or "acidic." This term was likely used to describe someone who had a sour disposition or a vinegar maker.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SAUERS" can be found in various medieval German records and manuscripts. One notable mention is in the Heidelberg Codex, a 14th-century legal document from the region of Heidelberg, where the name appears as "Sauers."

During the 16th century, the name "SAUERS" was also associated with certain place names in Germany, such as Sauersheim and Sauerbach. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "SAUERS" was Johann Sauers, a prominent vinegar merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who lived from 1525 to 1598. His business dealings and reputation helped establish the name in the region.

Another notable figure was Hans Sauers (1570-1642), a German lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential works on civil and canon law during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name "SAUERS" gained prominence with the birth of Friedrich Sauers (1741-1817), a German philosopher and educator known for his contributions to the field of pedagogy.

Moving into the 19th century, Wilhelm Sauers (1823-1892) was a renowned German architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Neue Burg in Vienna, Austria.

Additionally, the name "SAUERS" has been associated with several notable figures in the world of arts and literature. For instance, Otto Sauers (1880-1962) was a German playwright and screenwriter who wrote several successful plays and screenplays during the early 20th century.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname "SAUERS," which has its roots firmly planted in the German culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sauers

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

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

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