Explore the Family Name Sauter
The meaning of Sauter
1. German: occupational name for a shoemaker or cobbler (one who sews leather and other materials), Middle High German sūter (from Latin sutor, an agent derivative of suere ‘to sew’). Compare Sauder and Souter. 2. English (Kent): variant of Salter. 3. Dutch and Flemish: occupational name for a producer or seller of salt, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch sout ‘salt’.
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How common is the last name Sauter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sauter has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 6,839th and rose to 6,562nd by 2010, marking a 4.05% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 4,531 in 2000 to 5,163 in 2010, showing a significant growth rate of 13.95%. The proportion of people named Sauter per 100,000 also saw an increase of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,839 | #6,562 | 4.05% |
| Count | 4,531 | 5,163 | 13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.68 | 1.75 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sauter
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows varying changes among different groups between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 21.05%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a larger increase at 42.27%. Despite a slight decrease of 2.37%, White remained the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Sauter, accounting for 94.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic rose by 74.23%, and the Black community saw the most significant growth, with an increase of 384.62%. Individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed a growth of 76.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.98% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.69% | 74.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.38% | 42.27% |
| Black | 0.26% | 1.26% | 384.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.46% | 21.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.23% | 76.92% |
Sauter 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 Sauter is French & German, which comprises 40.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.9%) and Eastern European (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 40.9% |
| British & Irish | 32.9% |
| Eastern European | 6.2% |
| Other | 20.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Sauter
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 Sauter have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 72.90% |
What Sauter 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 Sauter 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 I-Z140 and R-L23, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Faulkner, Haynes, Crawford, John, Lloyd, Schaefer, James, Walker, Cooper, Hogg.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sauter surname are: H1, H, J1. 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 Sauter 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.
"Sauter" Surname 42.0%
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.
"Sauter" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sauter" Surname 30.8%
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.
"Sauter" Surname 17.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sauter?
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 Sauter are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition