Explore the Family Name Sahota
The meaning of Sahota
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name meaning ‘hare’ in Punjabi, based on the name of a Jat clan. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Darshan, Jarnail, Raghbir, Sohan, Ashwani, Bahadur, Hardev, Hari, Joga, Pradeep, Prem, Pritam.
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How common is the last name Sahota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sahota has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,163rd most popular name, by 2010 it had climbed to 19,223rd place, showing a growth of 26.53%. The number of people with the Sahota surname also increased significantly during this period, with a count of 879 in 2000 and 1,412 in 2010, reflecting a notable growth of 60.64%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also rose from 0.33 to 0.48, indicating a 45.45% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #19,223 | 26.53% |
| Count | 879 | 1,412 | 60.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.48 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahota
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Sahota surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that from 2000 to 2010, the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 87.49% to 91.86%. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 55.51%, from 7.17% to 3.19%. The percentage of white individuals decreased slightly, from 4.32% to 3.33%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics rose from 0.57% to 0.85%. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero throughout the decade, indicating no individuals with the Sahota surname identified with these ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.49% | 91.86% | 4.99% |
| White | 4.32% | 3.33% | -22.92% |
| Two or More Races | 7.17% | 3.19% | -55.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 0.85% | 49.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |