Explore the Family Name Sandvik
The meaning of Sandvik
1. Norwegian: variant of Sandvig. 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + vik ‘bay’, ‘inlet’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Anders, Bente, Lars, Morten, Ottar, Thorleif.
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How common is the last name Sandvik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sandvik has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,094 and by 2010, it had risen to 35,812, indicating a 3.46% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also increased by 10.78%, from 566 in 2000 to 627 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #35,812 | 3.46% |
| Count | 566 | 627 | 10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandvik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sandvik surname identify as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 94.35% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or Hispanic decreased significantly, with Black decreasing by 49.69% and Hispanic by 31.91%. There was a small decrease of 20.57% in those identifying as having two or more races. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either suppressed or recorded as zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 95.85% | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.12% | -20.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 0.96% | -31.91% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0.8% | -49.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |