Explore the Family Name Sagers
The meaning of Sagers
Dutch: from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch saghen ‘to saw’. This surname has died out in the Netherlands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sagers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sagers has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 28,407 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 23,817, marking a 16.16% change. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 791 in 2000 to 1,061 in 2010, a growth of 34.13%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Sagers rose from 0.29 to 0.36, indicating a 24.14% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #23,817 | 16.16% |
| Count | 791 | 1,061 | 34.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.36 | 24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sagers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sagers has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most common ethnicity is White, though its percentage dropped slightly from 90.39% in 2000 to 87.56% in 2010. Black ethnicity saw an increase from 6.19% to 7.63%, while Hispanic identity rose from 1.14% to 1.51%. Remarkably, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were previously unrepresented in 2000, both recorded 0.57% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also rose significantly, from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010—a sizable 146.59% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 87.56% | -3.13% |
| Black | 6.19% | 7.63% | 23.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 2.17% | 146.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.51% | 32.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |