Explore the Family Name Saetern
The meaning of Saetern
Southeast Asian (Iu Mien): from the name of the Tern or Tang clan of the Iu Mien people from Laos + the Thai prefix sae, denoting a clan. Compare Tang 10. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Kao, Nai, Yao, Cheng, Chan, Lai, Chiew, Fou, Chien, Choy, Kong, Sou, Meuy, Pao.
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How common is the last name Saetern in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saetern has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Saetern was ranked as the 14,273rd most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it climbed up to the 14,058th spot, marking a 1.51% rise in its rank. The number of individuals carrying this last name also grew over this period, from 1,926 in 2000 to 2,142 in 2010, indicating an increase of 11.21%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 2.82%, from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,273 | #14,058 | 1.51% |
| Count | 1,926 | 2,142 | 11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.73 | 2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saetern
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Saetern surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander between 2000 and 2010, with a significant increase from 92.78% to 96.41%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased drastically from 6.49% to 1.77%. There were slight changes within the White and Hispanic groups, with the former increasing from 0.31% to 0.42% and the latter rising from 0.42% to 1.26%. No individuals with the Saetern surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.78% | 96.41% | 3.91% |
| Two or More Races | 6.49% | 1.77% | -72.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.42% | 1.26% | 200% |
| White | 0.31% | 0.42% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |