Explore the Family Name Sajous
The meaning of Sajous
French: habitational name from Sajous or Sajus, the name of several places in southwestern France. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti, where it is most common.
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How common is the last name Sajous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sajous" has shown a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 50,659, representing a significant growth rate of approximately 19.97%. The count, or number of individuals with this surname, also increased during this period, from 295 to 412, marking an impressive upsurge of roughly 39.66%. This growth reflects a proportional rise from 0.11 per 100,000 individuals in 2000 to 0.14 per 100,000 in 2010, indicating a substantial boost in the surname's presence of about 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #50,659 | 19.97% |
| Count | 295 | 412 | 39.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sajous
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates interesting shifts in the ethnic distribution associated with the surname "Sajous". The largest ethnicity represented in both years is Black, which saw a slight increase from 80% in 2000 to 84.47% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White more than doubled from 2.71% to 5.83%. Hispanic representation remained relatively consistent, rising subtly from 5.08% to 5.34%. However, the proportion of those claiming two or more ethnic identities significantly decreased by 66.15%, from 12.20% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80% | 84.47% | 5.59% |
| White | 2.71% | 5.83% | 115.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.08% | 5.34% | 5.12% |
| Two or More Races | 12.2% | 4.13% | -66.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |