Explore the Family Name Sandys
The meaning of Sandys
English: variant of Sands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sandys has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 111,740 while in 2010 it fell to 118,853, marking a 6.37% drop. However, the count of people with this last name remained stable over the decade with 146 individuals identified as Sandys in both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also remained constant, standing at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #118,853 | -6.37% |
| Count | 146 | 146 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandys
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sandys also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as white and bearing the surname Sandys decreased by 2.92%, moving from 93.84% in 2000 to 91.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 33.33%, growing from a representation of 4.11% in 2000 to 5.48% in 2010. There were no changes amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; their representation remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 91.1% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 5.48% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |