Explore the Family Name Saeki
The meaning of Saeki
Japanese: written 佐伯, denoting an assistant to an official, such as a guard. The word also calls to mind noisiness, sawagi, and the Saeki were known for their loud ferocity in battle. They descended from the very ancient and warlike Ōtomo clan, which claimed descent from the hero Michi no Omi, a companion of the mythical Emperor Jinmu. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku, the name is found mostly in western Japan. Some families have taken the surname from their places of residence, which had been named after earlier residents of the original Saeki family. The original pronunciation was Saheki or Sahegi. Owing to the similarity in pronunciation, it could be that the name is sometimes spelled Saiki in America, but the two names are different originally.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saeki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saeki has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 107,565th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 150,452nd. This represents a significant drop of almost 40%. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 153 to 109 during this period, indicating a nearly 29% fall. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by roughly one-third, from 0.06 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #150,452 | -39.87% |
| Count | 153 | 109 | -28.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saeki
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that while the majority of those with the Saeki surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, the percentage did decrease from 97.39% in 2000 to 86.24% in 2010. Interestingly, there were notable increases in other ethnic identities over this decade. While no individuals with this surname identified as White or Hispanic in the 2000 survey, about 4.59% did in the 2010 survey. No change was observed in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all registering zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.39% | 86.24% | -11.45% |
| White | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |