Explore the Family Name Sailor
The meaning of Sailor
English (Lancashire): variant of Saylor. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sailor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sailor" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname held rank 12533 in terms of popularity, but it dropped to rank 12789 by 2010, marking a 2.04% decrease. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname grew from 2268 in 2000 to 2412 in 2010, representing an increase of 6.35%. The proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 2.38%, moving from 0.84 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,533 | #12,789 | -2.04% |
| Count | 2,268 | 2,412 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.82 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sailor
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Sailor surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races increased by 63.38% and 70.21%, respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a minor decrease of 3.43%, shifting from 73.50% to 70.98%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black both saw slight increases, with the former rising by 5.67% and the latter by 5.30%. Interestingly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 12.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.5% | 70.98% | -3.43% |
| Black | 20.55% | 21.64% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.61% | 5.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.4% | 70.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 1.2% | -12.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.16% | 63.38% |