Explore the Family Name Sandrock
The meaning of Sandrock
German: from a shortening of Sam(m)etrock (Middle High German samīt + roc ‘coat’), a nickname for a person wearing such garment. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Rainer, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Sandrock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sandrock has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. This surname was ranked 30,614th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 33,036th by 2010, a decline of nearly 8%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 719 to 693 during the same period, representing a decrease of about 3.62%. The proportion of people with the surname Sandrock per 100,000 population saw a more significant drop of 14.81%.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #30,614 | #33,036 | -7.91% |
Count | 719 | 693 | -3.62% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandrock
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Sandrock identify as White. However, there was a minor dip in this percentage from 96.52% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight uptick from 1.95% to 2.02%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, moving from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. The number of people claiming Asian/Pacific Islander identity appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.52% | 95.67% | -0.88% |
Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.02% | 3.59% |
Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.44% | 73.49% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |