Explore the Family Name Sapia
The meaning of Sapia
Italian (Sicily): from the feminine form of Sapio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Sabastian, Salvatrice, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sapia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sapia has seen a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,672nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 40,909th place, marking an 11.55 percent decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 575 to 533, which represents a 7.3 percent drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population went down by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #40,909 | -11.55% |
| Count | 575 | 533 | -7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sapia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sapia also changed significantly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races both saw substantial decreases, dropping by 45.98 percent and 30.45 percent respectively. Those identifying as White also fell slightly by 2.75 percent. However, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 40.12 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native which saw a significant increase of 145.90 percent. Conversely, the Black demographic witnessed a decrease of 24.71 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.43% | 84.05% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 6.43% | 9.01% | 40.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 3% | 145.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 1.69% | -30.45% |
| Black | 1.74% | 1.31% | -24.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0.94% | -45.98% |