Explore the Family Name Sapien
The meaning of Sapien
Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Zapiain (see Zapien). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Alberto, Gabriela, Juan, Manuel, Pedro, Adriana, Angel, Armando, Benito, Demesio, Eduardo.
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How common is the last name Sapien in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sapien has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,057 in terms of popularity across the United States, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 15,236 - a positive change of approximately 5.11%. The count of people bearing this last name also increased during this period, with a total of 1,658 individuals in 2000 and growing to 1,931 by 2010 — a notable increase of 16.47%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Sapien surname per 100k residents showed an upturn of 6.56%, going from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,057 | #15,236 | 5.11% |
| Count | 1,658 | 1,931 | 16.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.65 | 6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sapien
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Sapien surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, Hispanics made up over 80% of those with the Sapien surname, showing a slight increase of 0.41% over the decade. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, increasing slightly from 13.87% in 2000 to 14.03% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Sapiens identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, increasing by 39.58%. However, the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or decreased, with data for some years being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.66% | 84% | 0.41% |
| White | 13.87% | 14.03% | 1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.67% | 39.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.57% | -5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |