Explore the Family Name Sandow
The meaning of Sandow
1. Cornish and English: probably a variant of Sandy. 2. Cornish and English: perhaps from a pet form of Alexander; compare Sandry. 3. Polish: variant of Sędów, a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Sędów in Łódź Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Sandow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sandow has seen a subtle decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sandow was ranked the 34,904th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 35,246th. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.41 percent during the same time period, from 612 to 639. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35 percent, indicating that while the absolute number may have grown, the overall prevalence of the name in comparison to others declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #35,246 | -0.98% |
| Count | 612 | 639 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandow
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sandow has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing the name dropped, with the former decreasing by 13.41 percent and the latter disappearing entirely. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained fairly static, showing only a slight decrease of 0.13 percent. Meanwhile, the surname saw an increase among those identifying as Two or more races, surging from 0 to 2.35 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 21.67 percent. The surname did not appear at all among those identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.83% | 91.71% | -0.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.43% | 2.97% | -13.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.19% | 21.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |