Explore the Family Name Sandon
The meaning of Sandon
1. English: habitational name from any of several places called Sandon (in Essex, Hertforshire, and Staffordshire), Sanden in Hungerford (Berkshire), or Sandown Park in Esher (Surrey). The placenames all derive from Old English sand ‘sand’ + dūn ‘hill’. 2. In some cases possibly also French: from an Old French oblique form of Sando, a personal name of ancient Germanic origin, based on the element sand ‘true, just’.
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How common is the last name Sandon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sandon has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sandon was ranked as the 80,502nd most popular surname, with 219 individuals carrying this surname at a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had dropped to the 86,314th position, with 216 individuals identified with this surname and a decreased proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people. This represents a change in rank by -7.22% and a dip in count by -1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #86,314 | -7.22% |
| Count | 219 | 216 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sandon has also varied slightly over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.41% of those with this surname identified as white, while 3.65% identified as Hispanic, and 2.74% as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native or having two or more races. By 2010, the percentage identifying as white had declined to 87.96%, while the Hispanic population surged to 7.41%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category's representation fell to zero, but a new category emerged, with 2.78% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.41% | 87.96% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 7.41% | 103.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |