Explore the Family Name Sappington
The meaning of Sappington
Possibly English: habitational name from Sapperton in Gloucestershire or Lincolnshire, both named from an Old English sapere ‘soapmakers, soap merchants’ + tūn ‘settlement, farmstead’. The surname, however, does not occur in present-day records.
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How common is the last name Sappington in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Sappington has witnessed a slight decline according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked at 11,023 in 2000, the surname fell to 11,694 by 2010 - a decrease of approximately 6.09%. However, the actual count of people carrying the Sappington name increased marginally from 2,646 in 2000 to 2,680 in 2010, marking a 1.28% increase. Despite this, the proportion per 100k individuals dipped by 7.14%, moving from 0.98 in 2000 to 0.91 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,023 | #11,694 | -6.09% |
| Count | 2,646 | 2,680 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.91 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sappington
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Sappington surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that the majority identify as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 89.68% in 2000 to 87.61% in 2010. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic (up by 91.67%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (up by 38.41%). People identifying as Black also increased from 5.52% to 6.16%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a minor decrease from 0.57% to 0.56%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.00% to 2.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.68% | 87.61% | -2.31% |
| Black | 5.52% | 6.16% | 11.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.2% | 10% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.51% | 2.09% | 38.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.38% | 91.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.56% | -1.75% |