Explore the Family Name Sacker
The meaning of Sacker
1. English: occupational name from Middle English saker, sacher(e) ‘maker or seller of sacks or sackcloth’ (a derivative of Old English sacc, sæc ‘sack’, or from Old French sac(h)ier). Compare Secker. 2. German (mainly Säcker): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Sacker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sacker" has seen a drop in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 98,770th in terms of prevalence, with 170 individuals bearing this last name. A decade later in 2010, its rank had slipped to 114,424 with only 153 people carrying this surname, a decrease of 10 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sacker per 100,000 also declined by 16.67 percent from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #114,424 | -15.85% |
| Count | 170 | 153 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sacker
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been some changes recorded between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as white increased slightly from 89.41 percent in 2000 to 90.20 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise from 2.94 percent in 2000 to 3.92 percent in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 4.12 percent in 2000. There were no individuals with the surname Sacker who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.41% | 90.2% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.92% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |