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

Sett, 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 Sett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sett in America

Sett is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sett surname appeared 115 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 Sett.

The history of the last name Sett

The surname SETT is of English origin, first appearing in records during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "sæt," meaning a seat or residence. This suggests that the name was initially used to describe someone who lived near a particular landmark or location.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the SETT surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1195, where a Richard de Sette is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with the SETT surname in various counties across England.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Sette, Sette, and Sett, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and writing at the time. It is also possible that the name is related to the Old English word "gesett," meaning a settler or someone who had established a residence in a particular area.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several mentions of places with names like "Setta" and "Sette," which could be connected to the origin of the SETT surname. These place names may have been derived from the Old English word "sæt" or could have been related to the names of early settlers in those areas.

One notable individual with the SETT surname was John Sett (c. 1420 - 1490), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, England. Another prominent figure was Sir William Sett (c. 1550 - 1623), a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London in 1616.

Other historical figures with the SETT surname include:

1. Thomas Sett (c. 1580 - 1658), an English clergyman and author.
2. Edward Sett (c. 1625 - 1699), a British explorer and cartographer.
3. Mary Sett (c. 1670 - 1738), an English philanthropist and founder of a charity school.
4. John Sett (c. 1720 - 1805), a British naval officer and explorer.
5. William Sett (c. 1775 - 1845), an English industrialist and inventor.

The SETT surname has persisted throughout the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields across different regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sett

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

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 Sett 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.

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

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