Explore the Family Name Sanft
The meaning of Sanft
German: nickname for a slow, easy-going person, from Middle High German sanfte ‘easy’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sanft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sanft" has seen a consistent rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 56,826 but climbed to rank 55,121 by 2010, marking an increase of 3%. The count also increased from 336 people in 2000 to 373 in 2010, showing an 11.01% growth during this period. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the "Sanft" surname per 100,000 people rose by 8.33%, increasing from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #55,121 | 3% |
| Count | 336 | 373 | 11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanft
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift within the "Sanft" surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase of 31.56%, rising from 22.62% to 29.76%. Also, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 3.27% to 5.90% which marks an 80.43% jump. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races fell sharply by 46.53%, from 9.52% to 5.09%. The White group decreased slightly by 8.66%, going down from 63.99% to 58.45%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.99% | 58.45% | -8.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.62% | 29.76% | 31.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 5.9% | 80.43% |
| Two or More Races | 9.52% | 5.09% | -46.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |