Explore the Family Name Saefong
The meaning of Saefong
Southeast Asian (Iu Mien): from the name of the Fong clan of the Iu Mien people from Laos + the Thai prefix sae, denoting a clan. Compare Fong 7.
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How common is the last name Saefong in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saefong has seen a steady increase from the year 2000 to 2010. It rose in rank from 46240 in 2000 to 44193 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.43%. The total count of people with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 434 to 487, which is a rise of 12.21%. The proportion per 100k population incrementally grew from 0.16 to 0.17, marking a 6.25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #44,193 | 4.43% |
| Count | 434 | 487 | 12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saefong
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saefong. A significant majority—96.30% in 2010, up from 89.17% in 2000—identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a substantial decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, slipping from 9.68% to 2.05%. The 2010 data shows a slight presence of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.03%, not recorded in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surnames being associated with White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.17% | 96.3% | 8% |
| Two or More Races | 9.68% | 2.05% | -78.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |