Explore the Family Name Sailors
The meaning of Sailors
English: variant of Saylors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sailors in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sailors" has seen a downward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,911th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 21,092nd spot, marking a decline of 17.76%. Additionally, the count of people carrying the Sailors surname decreased from 1,440 in 2000 to 1,245 in 2010, representing a decrease of 13.54%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 20.75% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,911 | #21,092 | -17.76% |
| Count | 1,440 | 1,245 | -13.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.42 | -20.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sailors
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sailors", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 92.45% in 2010, down slightly from 93.89% in 2000. However, other ethnic identities have shown notable changes during this period. The Black representation more than doubled from 1.04% to 2.25%, and the Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase, going up by 28.57% to reach 0.72% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage rose by 23.56%, reaching 2.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native both experienced decreases, falling by 13.17% and 26.32%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 92.45% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.57% | 23.56% |
| Black | 1.04% | 2.25% | 116.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.45% | -13.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.72% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.56% | -26.32% |