Explore the Family Name Sagan
The meaning of Sagan
1. Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish sagan ‘kettle’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of pots and pans, or a nickname from the same word in a less clear application. 2. Czech and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Sagan (Czech Zaháň), a place in Lower Silesia. 3. Slovak: probably a habitational name from a place formerly called Sag, today Šahy in South Slovakia. It may also be of Polish origin (see 1 above). 4. French (southeastern): nickname for a loud or noisy man, from a dialect word meaning ‘noisy’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Elzbieta, Henryka, Jacek, Janusz, Jozef, Wladyslaw, Wojciech, Zdzislaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Sagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sagan saw a slight decline in rank from 21335 in 2000 to 21790 in 2010, a change of -2.13 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.28 percent, from 1144 to 1193 over the same decade. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by -4.76 percent, from 0.42 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,335 | #21,790 | -2.13% |
| Count | 1,144 | 1,193 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sagan
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Sagan as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, accounting for 95.37 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.22 percent in 2010. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 43.57 percent from 1.40 to 2.01 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by -10.00 percent, from 1.40 to 1.26 percent. The percentage reporting two or more races also dropped from 1.14 to 0.75 percent, a decrease of -34.21 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.22% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.01% | 43.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.26% | -10% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.75% | -34.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |