Explore the Family Name Sandidge
The meaning of Sandidge
English: variant of Sandage.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandidge in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sandidge has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sandidge ranked as the 13,777th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 14,695th position, showing a decrease of 6.66%. The number of people with this surname, however, saw a slight increase from 2,016 in 2000 to 2,023 in 2010, a growth of 0.35%. However, when we look at the proportion per 100k, there was an 8% decrease over this decade, going from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,777 | #14,695 | -6.66% |
| Count | 2,016 | 2,023 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.69 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandidge
When discussing ethnic identities associated with the surname Sandidge, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest group is White, which decreased slightly from 69.69% in 2000 to 67.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black increased from 26.34% to 27.63% during the same period. There was also noticeable growth among those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.64% to 2.32%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.60% to 0.74%). Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.29% to 1.58%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.45% to 0.30% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.69% | 67.42% | -3.26% |
| Black | 26.34% | 27.63% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.32% | 41.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.58% | 22.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.74% | 23.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.3% | -33.33% |