Explore the Family Name Sacra
The meaning of Sacra
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sacra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sacra saw a minor decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 42,604 to 43,732, representing a change of -2.65%. In terms of count, however, there was a slight increase from 479 to 493 individuals bearing the surname, marking a rise of 2.92%. The proportion of people with the Sacra surname per 100,000 also saw a small decline, from 0.18 to 0.17, which is a percentage change of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #43,732 | -2.65% |
| Count | 479 | 493 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sacra
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the Sacra surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.45% in 2000 to 93.31% in 2010. There are now some individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with both groups representing 1.42% and 2.23% respectively in 2010; these groups were not present in the 2000 data. The category of Two or more races saw a modest increase from 2.09% to 2.23%. However, no individuals with the Sacra surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.31% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.23% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |