Explore the Family Name Sandner
The meaning of Sandner
German: 1. topographic name, a variant of Sand 1, from an enlarged form of Middle High German sand ‘sand’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. 2. habitational name for someone from the city of Xanten on the Lower Rhine.
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How common is the last name Sandner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sandner" showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 46,523rd in terms of popularity, with an occurrence of 431. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 46,404, with an increase in count to 459. This indicates a growth of approximately 6.5% over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #46,404 | 0.26% |
| Count | 431 | 459 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Sandner surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 94.20% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010. The proportion who identify with two or more races also increased marginally by 3.45% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.86% to 0%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Sandner surname experienced a notable rise by 10.07%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 94.77% | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.4% | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.53% | 10.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |