Explore the Family Name Sanks
The meaning of Sanks
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sanks in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sanks saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 27,049 in 2000 to 28,408 in 2010, representing a change of -5.02. Similarly, the count (the number of people with the surname) decreased marginally, going from 842 in 2000 to 840 in 2010, showing a decline of 0.24%. The proportion of individuals with the Sanks surname per 100,000 also declined during this period by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #28,408 | -5.02% |
| Count | 842 | 840 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanks
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Sanks, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 53.33% in 2000 to 56.07% in 2010, demonstrating a 5.14% rise. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased moderately from 41.92% in 2000 to 36.90% in 2010. Interestingly, there was significant growth within those identifying with two or more races, going from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010, marking a 75.26% increase. The Hispanic representation also experienced growth, rising from 2.26% to 3.33%, a 47.35% increase. Finally, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.33% | 56.07% | 5.14% |
| White | 41.92% | 36.9% | -11.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 3.33% | 75.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.33% | 47.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |