Explore the Family Name Sahin
The meaning of Sahin
1. Turkish (Şahin): from şahin ‘common buzzard’ or ‘hawk’, a word of Persian origin, applied as an ornamental name, nickname, or metonymic occupational name for a hawker (compare Sain 2). This is the fourth most frequent surname in Turkey. Compare Shahin. 2. Bangladeshi and Indian: variant of Shahin.
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How common is the last name Sahin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Sahin' significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sahin was ranked the 45,227th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the 30,390th position, denoting a significant rise of 32.81%. The count of individuals with the surname also surged by 72.42%, from 446 to 769, over the decade. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 52.94%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #30,390 | 32.81% |
| Count | 446 | 769 | 72.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.26 | 52.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahin
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that between 2000 and 2010 there were some notable shifts for the surname 'Sahin'. The percentage of those identifying as White rose by 19.29% to make up 89.60% of all Sahins in 2010, making it the predominant ethnicity associated with the name. There was also a slight increase of 15.56% among those who identified as Black. However, there were declines among other groups. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a decrease of 49.70%, while the percentage of individuals with two or more races dropped dramatically by 70.31%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decrease of 5.59%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained consistent at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.11% | 89.6% | 19.29% |
| Two or More Races | 18.39% | 5.46% | -70.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.36% | 1.69% | -49.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.69% | -5.59% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.56% | 15.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |