Explore the Family Name Sandau
The meaning of Sandau
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place near Stendal called Sandau. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Heinz, Udo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sandau was ranked 47,939th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 48,800th in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.8%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.1% from 415 in 2000 to 432 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #48,800 | -1.8% |
| Count | 415 | 432 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandau
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicated that the majority of individuals with the surname Sandau identified as White, with 91.81% in 2000 and 91.20% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 4.10% to 4.17%. Individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities appeared in 2010, making up 1.39% of the Sandaus. There were small decreases in the Hispanic population from 1.93% to 1.62%, while those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native saw an increase from 1.45% to 1.62%. No Sandaus identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.81% | 91.2% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.1% | 4.17% | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.62% | -16.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 1.62% | 11.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |