Explore the Family Name Sank
The meaning of Sank
English (Nottinghamshire): perhaps from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Samuel, with assimilation of /mk/ to /ŋk/ (compare Sinkin for Simkin).
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How common is the last name Sank in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sank' has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 70,052 and by 2010, it had dropped to the 73,464th spot, marking a decrease of 4.87 percent. However, the total people carrying the 'Sank' surname marginally increased from 261 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.15 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people saw a decline of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #73,464 | -4.87% |
| Count | 261 | 264 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sank
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Sank' also shows some interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The surname is predominantly identified with White ethnicity, although it decreased from 85.06 percent in 2000 to 80.30 percent in 2010. There was a notable introduction of Hispanic identity (2.65 percent) in 2010 that was not present in 2000. The proportion of Black identity slightly increased from 13.03 percent in 2000 to 14.02 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.06% | 80.3% | -5.6% |
| Black | 13.03% | 14.02% | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |