Explore the Family Name Sadler
The meaning of Sadler
English, Scottish, and German: occupational name for a maker or seller of saddles, from Middle English sadeler(e) ‘saddler’ or an agent derivative of Middle High German and Middle Low German sadel ‘saddle’. The name has also been established in Ireland since the 16th century. In North America, this surname has also absorbed other German variants (see Sattler and Sedler) and cognates from other languages, e.g. Polish Siedlarz and Czech Sedlář, Slovak Sedlár, Slovenian and Croatian Sedlar. Compare Saddler.
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How common is the last name Sadler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sadler saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 1571 and by 2010 it had slipped to 1678, a change of -6.81%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Sadler surname increased from 20,939 in 2000 to 21,504 in 2010, a growth of 2.7%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Sadler name declined by -6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,571 | #1,678 | -6.81% |
| Count | 20,939 | 21,504 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 7.76 | 7.29 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sadler
The ethnic identity associated with the Sadler surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, growing by 81.25%. The share of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities rose by 26.75%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly by -2.37%, though it remained the majority at 80.20% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant surge, rising by 61.29%. There was a minor uptick in those identifying as Black, with an increase of 1.72%, and the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.15% | 80.2% | -2.37% |
| Black | 13.92% | 14.16% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.5% | 61.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.99% | 26.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.58% | 81.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.56% | 14.29% |
Sadler ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Sadler is British & Irish, which comprises 55.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.2%) and Eastern European (3.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.0% |
| French & German | 23.2% |
| Eastern European | 3.4% |
| Other | 18.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Sadler
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Sadler have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 86.80% |
What Sadler haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Sadler is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-Z156, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Schumacher, Abbott, Adams, Baumann, Jorgensen, Giles, Madsen, Pedersen, Bowers, Christiansen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sadler surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Sadler have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Sadler" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Sadler" Surname 35.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sadler" Surname 25.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Sadler" Surname 16.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sadler?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Sadler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition