Explore the Family Name Sageser
The meaning of Sageser
Americanized form of German Sägesser, Segesser, an occupational name for a scythe maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German sëgense ‘scythe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sageser in the United States?
The surname Sageser, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 70,679th in popularity with a count of 258, representing a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 77,788th while the count also decreased to 246, which translates to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a -10.06% change in rank and a -4.65% change in total count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #77,788 | -10.06% |
| Count | 258 | 246 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sageser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Sageser surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.84% in 2000 to 95.53% in 2010, showing a -3.35% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sageser surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 95.53% | -3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |