Explore the Family Name Sandborn
The meaning of Sandborn
1. English: variant of Sanborn. This surname is not found in Britain. 2. Swedish: ornamental name from sand ‘sand’ + born ‘well’, the latter borrowed from Low German.
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How common is the last name Sandborn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sandborn saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,233 in popularity with a count of 382 people bearing this surname. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 55,121 as only 373 individuals were recorded with this surname, marking a 2.36% drop. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #55,121 | -7.59% |
| Count | 382 | 373 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandborn
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Sandborn experienced some variations over the decade, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Sandborns identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (93.19% and 92.49% respectively), though there was a slight decrease of 0.75%. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while those identifying as having two or more races increased significantly by 122.29%, from 1.57% to 3.49%. The Hispanic representation decreased by 35.89%, while Black representation showed a new presence at 1.61% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 92.49% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 3.49% | 122.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.34% | -35.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |