Explore the Family Name Saah
The meaning of Saah
1. Arabic (Palestine): from ṣāʿ, of unknown meaning, used as a surname. 2. West African (Liberia): from a personal name found among the Kissi and Kono peoples, denoting a first-born boy. 3. West African (Ghana): Akan (Fante) name of unexplained etymology. The h after final vowel in Ghanaian names like this is characteristic Anglicization. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Nabih, Adib, Adla, Basem, Emad, Faraj, Ibrahim, Issa, Jamil, Mazen, Mousa, Nabil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saah has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Saah ranked 62,236th in popularity and rose to the 50,851st position by 2010, marking an upward shift of 18.29%. The number of individuals bearing the Saah surname also increased from 301 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, indicating a growth of 36.21%. Consequently, the proportion of the Saah surname per 100k people grew by 27.27% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #50,851 | 18.29% |
| Count | 301 | 410 | 36.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saah
Turning to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Saah, there were noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 6.31% to 2.44%, while individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped from 5.32% to 1.22%. The majority of individuals with the Saah surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 76.41% to 65.85%. Interestingly, the Black community saw a remarkable rise from 10.96% to 29.02%. No changes were reported among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.41% | 65.85% | -13.82% |
| Black | 10.96% | 29.02% | 164.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.31% | 2.44% | -61.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5.32% | 1.22% | -77.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |