Explore the Family Name Saez
The meaning of Saez
Spanish (Sáez): variant of Sánchez (see Sanchez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Diego, Jorge, Juan, Carlos, Enrique, Miguel, Pedro, Rafael, Guillermo, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Saez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saez increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Saez was the 9,661st most common surname in America with a proportion of 1.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen to the 8,758th position representing an increase of 9.35%. During this period, the number of people bearing the Saez name also climbed by 21.32%, from 3,087 individuals in 2000 to 3,745 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,661 | #8,758 | 9.35% |
| Count | 3,087 | 3,745 | 21.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.27 | 11.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saez
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Saez surname. A notable growth was seen among Asian/Pacific Islanders, increasing by 74.44% between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a significant decrease of 47.27% in individuals identifying as two or more races during the same time frame. The number of White individuals with the Saez surname fell by 15.95%, while the proportion of Black individuals dropped by 10.11%. Despite these changes, the majority of individuals with the Saez surname identified as Hispanic, which saw a slight increase of 0.96% to reach 87.29% in 2010. There was also a doubling of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals possessing the Saez name, although they still represented a small fraction of the total population. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.46% | 87.29% | 0.96% |
| White | 9.72% | 8.17% | -15.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 2.32% | 74.44% |
| Black | 1.78% | 1.6% | -10.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.32% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.29% | -47.27% |