Explore the Family Name Sankoh
The meaning of Sankoh
West African (Sierra Leone): from the name of the Sankoh clan of the Temne people. It seems to be a variant of the Mandinka name Sako.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sankoh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sankoh has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 89,895th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 56,444th position, marking a 37.21% increase in rank. The number of individuals with the surname also rose from 191 to 362, an 89.53% increase within the decade. The proportion of the Sankoh surname per 100,000 people similarly saw a significant increase, from 0.07 to 0.12, a rise of 71.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #56,444 | 37.21% |
| Count | 191 | 362 | 89.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sankoh
When reviewing data on ethnic identity for the surname Sankoh, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified with this surname, the percentage identifying as Black increased from 92.15% to 96.96%, a 5.22% increase. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.19% to 1.66%, a 60.38% decline. There was also a complete disappearance of White individuals bearing this surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.15% | 96.96% | 5.22% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 1.66% | -60.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |