Explore the Family Name Sado
The meaning of Sado
1. Polish: variant of Sady ‘gray’ (see Szady). Alternatively, a variant of Sada. 2. West African (Nigeria): unexplained. 3. Japanese: written 佐渡 ‘help’ and ‘cross’, a habitational name from the island of Sado in the Japan Sea. Other names with the same pronunciation but no relation to the island are written with 戸 ‘door’ or 土 ‘earth’ as the second character, and the first character might also be written 左 ‘left’. 4. Japanese (Sadō): written 左道 ‘road on the left’ or 左同 ‘same as on the left’, and the first character might also appear as 佐 ‘help’ in some cases.
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How common is the last name Sado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sado" saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 67,936 in 2000, it rose to 67,519 by 2010, marking a growth of 0.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 271 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, an increase of 7.75%. However, despite the increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #67,519 | 0.61% |
| Count | 271 | 292 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sado
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sado", also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 3.51%, making up 29.79% of all "Sados" in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 20%, representing 8.56% of the total in 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a decrease from 45.39% to 33.56%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation showed a growth of 17.26%, reaching 8.22% by 2010. Perhaps the most significant change was seen in those identifying as Black, which surged from 8.12% to 19.86%, a whopping increase of 144.58%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.39% | 33.56% | -26.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.78% | 29.79% | 3.51% |
| Black | 8.12% | 19.86% | 144.58% |
| Two or More Races | 10.7% | 8.56% | -20% |
| Hispanic | 7.01% | 8.22% | 17.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |