Explore the Family Name Sandage
The meaning of Sandage
Probably an Americanized form of Polish Sandacz, a nickname from sandacz ‘perch’ (the fish).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sandage saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,526th among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,679th spot, marking a 4.19% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 824 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.85%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname fell by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #28,679 | -4.19% |
| Count | 824 | 831 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandage
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sandage, we see that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Whites carrying the Sandage surname rose slightly from 94.42% in 2000 to 96.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 59.76%, with their representation falling from 3.28% in 2000 to just 1.32% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up a small portion of the surname holders, with a minor decrease in their share from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were minimal or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 96.15% | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.44% | -8.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 1.32% | -59.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.6% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |