Explore the Family Name Saine
The meaning of Saine
1. Variant of Sain 1, a surname of German origin. 2. French: probably a variant of Saïn (see Sain 6). 3. West African (Gambia): variant of the Serer name Sène (see Sene 2).
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How common is the last name Saine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saine has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,800th in frequency but by 2010, it had risen to the 18,326th position, marking an 11.89% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,180 in 2000 to 1,512 in 2010, reflecting a notable 28.14% increase. The proportion of the population with the Saine surname per 100,000 people grew from 0.44 to 0.51 during this period, constituting a 15.91% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,800 | #18,326 | 11.89% |
| Count | 1,180 | 1,512 | 28.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.51 | 15.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saine
The ethnicity composition of those with the surname Saine also shifted over the decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, with its percentage soaring from 1.19% in 2000 to 6.48% in 2010, representing a 444.54% change. Those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase from 2.54% to 2.91%. The White ethnic group represented the majority, although their proportion decreased by 10.70%, from 68.14% in 2000 to 60.85% in 2010. The Hispanic group saw a 17.16% increase, growing from 5.42% to 6.35%. The Black group experienced a minor increase of 3.16%, moving from 22.12% to 22.82%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained relatively stable with a slight 1.69% increase, from 0.59% to 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.14% | 60.85% | -10.7% |
| Black | 22.12% | 22.82% | 3.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 6.48% | 444.54% |
| Hispanic | 5.42% | 6.35% | 17.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.91% | 14.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.6% | 1.69% |