Explore the Family Name Sandra
The meaning of Sandra
Italian (mainly Piedmont): from the personal name Sandra feminine of Sandro (see Sandri). — Note: It is likely that in the population figure published by the US Census Bureau (which dropped from 397 in the year 2000 to 247 in the year 2010) the female personal name Sandra of some American bearers is also counted as a surname.
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How common is the last name Sandra in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sandra" has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. It fell in ranking from 49,671 in 2000 to 77,522 in 2010, marking a drop of 56.07%. The count of people having this surname also declined by 37.78% during this period, from 397 in 2000 to 247 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the "Sandra" surname for every 100,000 people dropped by 46.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #77,522 | -56.07% |
| Count | 397 | 247 | -37.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.08 | -46.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandra
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sandra", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 53.90% to 57.89%, while those identifying as Black also saw an increase from 9.82% to 12.96%. However, the Hispanic group observed a decline in association with the surname, decreasing from 22.17% to 15.79%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a slight increase, from 9.32% to 9.72%. Unfortunately, data was suppressed for privacy regarding the proportions of those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, so changes for these groups could not be determined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 57.89% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 22.17% | 15.79% | -28.78% |
| Black | 9.82% | 12.96% | 31.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.32% | 9.72% | 4.29% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |