Explore the Family Name Sandora
The meaning of Sandora
Apparently an Americanized form of an unidentified Italian surname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandora in the United States?
The surname "Sandora" saw a significant shift in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Sandora was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname and had a count of around 398 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank fell to the 64,388th position with only 309 individuals carrying this last name. This represents a drop of nearly 30% in its ranking and a 22% decrease in the number of people with this surname. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Sandora also declined by about 33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #64,388 | -29.91% |
| Count | 398 | 309 | -22.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandora
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Sandora identify as White. In 2000, about 91.46% identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 89.64% by 2010. There was an increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.77% in 2000 to 6.47% in 2010. Those who identified as being of two or more races made up just over 2% in both years. There were no recorded instances of people with the surname Sandora identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 89.64% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 4.77% | 6.47% | 35.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.94% | -3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |