Explore the Family Name Satchell
The meaning of Satchell
English: nickname presumably for someone who made or sold bags or purses, from Old French and Middle English sachel ‘satchel, small bag, purse’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Satchell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Satchell has remained relatively steady between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,986 in popularity with 2,391 bearers. By 2010, the name had shifted slightly to rank 12,017, with an increase to 2,598 bearers. This represents a modest growth of approximately 8.66% over the decade. However, the proportion of Satchells per 100k people dipped by 1.12%, which indicates that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, their overall representation in the population didn't change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,986 | #12,017 | -0.26% |
| Count | 2,391 | 2,598 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.88 | -1.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Satchell
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Satchell surname. The greatest proportion of Satchells identified as Black, a figure that barely changed from 63.24% in 2000 to 63.55% in 2010. Those identifying as White represented the second largest group, but this percentage dropped from 32.12% in 2000 to 29.87% in 2010. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the proportion of Satchells increased dramatically by 175.24%, from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. Satchells identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a considerable increase, more than doubling from 0.29% to 0.65%. On the other hand, the percentages of Satchells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races both decreased slightly over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.24% | 63.55% | 0.49% |
| White | 32.12% | 29.87% | -7% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.89% | 175.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 2.69% | -8.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.65% | 124.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.35% | -7.89% |