Explore the Family Name Satow
The meaning of Satow
Americanized form of Japanese Satō (see Sato). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Fumio, Hideo, Susumu, Tadao, Tomio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Satow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Satow has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Satow was the 62,577th most popular surname and by 2010 it dropped to the 65,593rd rank, marking a decrease of 4.82%. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1% from 299 in 2000 to 302 a decade later. This change led to a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.11 to 0.10, dropping by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #65,593 | -4.82% |
| Count | 299 | 302 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Satow
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Satow also provides interesting insights based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals carrying the surname Satow identify as White, making up 57.86% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 58.28% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, but their percentage decreased slightly from 29.77% in 2000 to 28.81% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities remained fairly stable, decreasing slightly from 8.36% to 8.28%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 4.01% to 4.3%, showing a growth of 7.23%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.86% | 58.28% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.77% | 28.81% | -3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 8.36% | 8.28% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 4.3% | 7.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |