Explore the Family Name Saephan
The meaning of Saephan
Southeast Asian (Iu Mien): from the name of the Phan clan of the Iu Mien people from Laos + the Thai prefix sae, denoting a clan. Compare Phan 5. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Muang, Seng, Chiew, Choy, Kao, Nai, Foo, Lai, On, Tsai, Tseng, Yao, Meuy, Thon.
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How common is the last name Saephan in the United States?
The Saephan surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,759th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 14,443rd spot, representing a 4.97% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with the Saephan surname increased slightly during this decade, growing from 2,019 to 2,069, indicating a growth rate of 2.48%. The proportion of individuals named Saephan per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease, going from 0.75 to 0.7, a drop of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,759 | #14,443 | -4.97% |
| Count | 2,019 | 2,069 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.7 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saephan
Turning to ethnicity, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the Saephan surname bearers identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 92.47% in 2000 and rose to 96.13% in 2010, showing an increase of 3.96%. Those who identified under two or more races decreased significantly from 6.54% to 1.98%, a drop of 69.72%. The percentage identifying as White grew from 0.64% to 0.82%, while those identifying as Hispanic or Black were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.82% and 0.24% respectively. There were no recorded instances of the Saephan surname among the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.47% | 96.13% | 3.96% |
| Two or More Races | 6.54% | 1.98% | -69.72% |
| White | 0.64% | 0.82% | 28.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |