Douglas Sauter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Sauter — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Sauter is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Sauter: Sauter is a surname of German origin. The name refers to: Al Sauter (1868–1928), Major League Baseball infielder Anton Eleutherius Sauter (1800–1881), Austrian botanist Christian Sauter (born 1988), German professional footballer Christian Sauter (born 1980), German politician Christoph Sauter (born 1991) German footballer Cory Sauter (born 1974), American professional football player Doug Sauter (born 1954), retired Canadian ice hockey coach Ernest Sauter (1928–2013), German composer Eddie Sauter (1914–1981), American music composer and jazz arranger Fritz Sauter (1906–1983), Austrian-German . Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Sauter

English

Sauter is a surname of German origin. The name refers to: Al Sauter (1868–1928), Major League Baseball infielder Anton Eleutherius Sauter (1800–1881), Austrian botanist Christian Sauter (born 1988), German professional footballer Christian Sauter (born 1980), German politician Christoph Sauter (born 1991) German footballer Cory Sauter (born 1974), American professional football player Doug Sauter (born 1954), retired Canadian ice hockey coach Ernest Sauter (1928–2013), German composer Eddie Sauter (1914–1981), American music composer and jazz arranger Fritz Sauter (1906–1983), Austrian-German .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Douglas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Douglas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Douglas Sauter

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Douglas Sauter:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sauter?
The surname Sauter originates from English. Sauter is a surname of German origin. The name refers to: Al Sauter (1868–1928), Major League Baseball infielder Anton Eleutherius Sauter (1800–1881), Austrian botanist Christian Sauter (born 1988), German professional footballer Christian Sauter (born 1980), German politician Christoph Sauter (born 1991) German footballer Cory Sauter (born 1974), American professional football player Doug Sauter (born 1954), retired Canadian ice hockey coach Ernest Sauter (1928–2013), German composer Eddie Sauter (1914–1981), American music composer and jazz arranger Fritz Sauter (1906–1983), Austrian-German .
What are the origins of the name Douglas Sauter?
The name Douglas Sauter combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Sauter originates from English.
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