Explore the Family Name Sanderlin
The meaning of Sanderlin
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Alexander. 2. Americanized form of Swedish Sandelin or Sandlin. Compare Sunderlin.
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How common is the last name Sanderlin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sanderlin has marginally declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sanderlin was the 14,514th most common surname, while by 2010 it had slipped to the 14,950th position, a drop of 3 percent. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,883 in 2000 to 1,978 in 2010, marking an increase of roughly 5.05 percent. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.7 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,514 | #14,950 | -3% |
| Count | 1,883 | 1,978 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.67 | -4.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanderlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Sanderlin surname showed varied changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased their representation among those with the Sanderlin surname from 0.74 percent to 0.96 percent, an increase of about 29.73 percent. Individuals who identified with two or more races also saw a substantial increase of about 49.69 percent. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 75.04 percent to 73.46 percent. The Hispanic population with this surname almost doubled, jumping from 1.27 percent to 2.38 percent. The Black community saw a negligible increase from 20.45 percent to 20.48 percent. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Sanderlin surname saw a significant decrease from 0.90 percent to 0.35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.04% | 73.46% | -2.11% |
| Black | 20.45% | 20.48% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.38% | 49.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.38% | 87.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.96% | 29.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.35% | -61.11% |