Explore the Family Name Sachse
The meaning of Sachse
German: variant of Sachs. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Rainer, Armin, Claus, Heinz, Hildegarde, Johannes, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Sachse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sachse has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Sachse ranked 24,306 in popularity and dropped to 25,403 by 2010, indicating a 4.51% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 966 in 2000 to 974 in 2010, marking an increase of 0.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #25,403 | -4.51% |
| Count | 966 | 974 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sachse
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 57.69%, from 0.52% to 0.82%. Those claiming two or more ethnicities showed a decrease of 9.65%, moving from 1.14% to 1.03%. The majority with the Sachse surname identified as White, but there was a slight decrease over the decade, from 97.20% to 95.48%. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.04% to 2.26%, a rise of 117.31%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.48% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.26% | 117.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.03% | -9.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.82% | 57.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |