Explore the Family Name Sagehorn
The meaning of Sagehorn
North German: habitational name from a place near Bremen, probably so named from sege ‘sedge, reed’ + Middle Low German horn ‘corner, protruding area’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eldor.
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How common is the last name Sagehorn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sagehorn has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,854 in terms of popularity and had a count of 262. By 2010, although the count increased slightly to 264, the rank fell to 73,464, denoting a change of -5.17 in rank. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,464 | -5.17% |
| Count | 262 | 264 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sagehorn
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Sagehorn surname identify as White. This ethnic identity comprised 96.56% of all Sagehorns in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to 95.08% in 2010. No Sagehorns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group in 2010, making up 3.03% of the Sagehorns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.08% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |