Explore the Family Name Sanidad
The meaning of Sanidad
Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish sanidad ‘health, healthiness’, applied as a nickname, or perhaps as a metonymic occupational name for a health inspector.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sanidad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sanidad has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 89,172nd, but rose significantly by 26.03 percent to 65,964th in 2010. The count of individuals with the surname Sanidad also experienced growth, increasing by 55.44 percent from 193 to 300 within the same period. This data shows a rising trend in the proportion per 100,000 people having this last name, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #65,964 | 26.03% |
| Count | 193 | 300 | 55.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanidad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sanidad, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 75.67 percent in 2010, down slightly by 2.64 percent from 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races has slightly increased from 10.88 percent in 2000 to 11.67 percent in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased notably by 35.71 percent, from 8.29 percent in 2000 to 5.33 percent in 2010. A new demographic emerged in 2010 with 6 percent identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.72% | 75.67% | -2.64% |
| Two or More Races | 10.88% | 11.67% | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6% | 0% |
| White | 8.29% | 5.33% | -35.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |