Explore the Family Name Sapir
The meaning of Sapir
Jewish: 1. artificial name from Hebrew sapir ‘sapphire’. 2. shortened form of Sapiro. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Akiva, Ari, Arie, Gidon, Moshe, Sima, Yael, Yehuda, Yonah.
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How common is the last name Sapir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sapir" has seen a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sapir was ranked 60,390th in terms of frequency, with 312 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had climbed to 55,386th and the count increased to 371, a rise of about 18.91 percent. The proportion of people named Sapir per 100,000 also grew by 8.33 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #55,386 | 8.29% |
| Count | 312 | 371 | 18.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sapir
In regards to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a significant shift among those who carry the surname Sapir. In 2000, approximately 90.71 percent identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 91.37 percent in 2010. There was an impressive growth within the Hispanic community, starting at 1.92 percent in 2000 and ballooning to 4.85 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races also saw a slight uptick from 2.88 percent to 3.23 percent. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped from 4.17 percent in 2000 to nil in 2010. Neither Black nor American Indian and Alaskan Native populations registered any presence in both years for the Sapir surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.71% | 91.37% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 4.85% | 152.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 3.23% | 12.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |