Explore the Family Name Sachtleben
The meaning of Sachtleben
North German: nickname for someone perceived as leading an easy life or a life of luxury, from Middle Low German sacht(e) ‘soft’ + leben ‘life’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sachtleben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sachtleben has experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sachtleben was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 61,297th slot – an increase of 1.21%. The actual count of individuals with the Sachtleben surname also rose from 302 in the year 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking an 8.61% increase. However, the proportion of people named Sachtleben per 100k remained steady at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #61,297 | 1.21% |
| Count | 302 | 328 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sachtleben
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sachtleben, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.68% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.65% in 2010. No Sachtlebens reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. A notable change, however, occurred in the category of Two or more races, which saw an increase from 0 in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 96.65% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |