Explore the Family Name Sancen
The meaning of Sancen
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sancen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sancen has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sancen ranked 55,124th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had climbed to 46,314th, marking a rank change of approximately 16%. The number of people carrying the surname also rose during this period. There were about 349 individuals with the surname in 2000, and this figure grew to roughly 460 by 2010, reflecting a count change of 31.81%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Sancen per 100,000 people increased by 23.08% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #46,314 | 15.98% |
| Count | 349 | 460 | 31.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sancen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that virtually all individuals with the surname Sancen identify as Hispanic. In 2000, around 97.71% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, a figure that slightly increased to 98.70% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 45.77%, from 2.01% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. There was no recorded identification for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.71% | 98.7% | 1.01% |
| White | 2.01% | 1.09% | -45.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |