Explore the Family Name Sanning
The meaning of Sanning
German: patronymic from Sann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sanning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sanning" has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,936 in popularity with a count of 271 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 77,012 and the count decreased to 249, representing an 8.12% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #77,012 | -13.36% |
| Count | 271 | 249 | -8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanning
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those who carry the surname "Sanning" identify as White. In 2000, this was 96.31%, which slightly reduced to 94.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or Black populations, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. However, there appears to be a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0 in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic identities among those with the "Sanning" surname went from 1.85% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 94.78% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |