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

Sawtelle, 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 Sawtelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sawtelle in America

Sawtelle is the 19398th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sawtelle surname appeared 1,393 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sawtelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sawtelle 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 Sawtelle

The surname Sawtelle is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "sautier," which means "leaper" or "dancer." This occupational name was likely given to an entertainer or performer who specialized in leaping or acrobatic feats.

The earliest known record of the name Sawtelle dates back to the 12th century in Normandy, France. It was initially spelled "Saultier" or "Sautier." Over time, the spelling evolved to "Sawtelle" as the name spread to other regions.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Pierre Sawtelle was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Normandy. He was a court jester known for his impressive acrobatic performances.

During the 14th century, the name Sawtelle appeared in the Hundred Rolls, a census-like record of landholders in England. This suggests that individuals with the surname had migrated from France to England by that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jean Sawtelle was born in the French town of Rouen in 1523. He was a respected scholar and writer who published several works on literature and philosophy.

The Sawtelle name also has a connection to the town of Sawtel, located in the English county of Somerset. It is believed that some individuals with the surname may have derived their name from this place name, which was originally spelled "Sautel" or "Sautelle."

Another notable figure was William Sawtelle, born in 1620 in Lincolnshire, England. He was among the early Puritan settlers who emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America in the 1630s.

In the 18th century, a French artist named Claude Sawtelle gained recognition for his intricate landscape paintings. He was born in Paris in 1735 and spent most of his career painting commissioned works for the French nobility.

The 19th century saw the birth of Henry Sawtelle, an American entrepreneur and industrialist. Born in 1842 in Boston, Massachusetts, he founded the Sawtelle Manufacturing Company, which produced textile machinery and played a significant role in the industrial revolution.

Additionally, the name Sawtelle is associated with the town of Sawtelle, California, which was founded in the late 19th century and named after the Sawtelle family, who were among the early settlers in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sawtelle

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

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

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